Daniel Hillard, a struggling, out-of-work actor, will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy we need right now — one that proves we’re better together.
. There is nothing really wrong with the show, but like the wisps of smoke that seem to rise continually from the lead character in a scene in which he was setting a dinner - and himself - on fire, this show is one that quickly vanishes from memory before one can get out of the theater parking lot.
Like the movie, the show depends on a strong and special actor in the title role, and McClure, who earned a Tony nomination for his performance in the Broadway production, exceeds expectations. Rather than attempting to mimic Williams’ iconic performance, McClure makes the role his own. With his impressive talent for vocal impressions, physical comedy and serious acting, he elicits laughter as the madcap Mrs. Doubtfire and empathy as a father suffering through a nasty divorce.
| 2019 | Regional (US) |
5th Avenue Theatre Pre-Broadway Production Regional (US) |
| 2022 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2023 | West End |
West End |
| 2023 | US Tour |
US Tour US Tour |
| 2025 | US Tour |
Non-Equity Tour US Tour |
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