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.
The music by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick is big, bright, and bouncy and makes for many fun dance numbers. “Make Me A Woman” is a fun makeover song featuring Daniel’s brother Frank (Aaron Kaburick) and his brother-in-law Andre (Nik Alexander). “Easy Peasy” is when an overly confident Daniel attempts to cook using YouTube cooking videos and still has to order takeout because it’s harder than it looks. Major props to whoever green-lit a tap number about spatchcocking a chicken, and even more than the show describes it and does it correctly.
Indeed, without watching Robin Williams perform the part, it’s much easier to recognize the constant impressions and wild energy of the character as coping mechanisms that wear thin on the other adults around him. McClure’s Daniel can’t avoid making the joke in every situation presented to him, often to his own detriment. McClure manages to both honor the original performance of Williams while still grounding the character and finding a way to make it his own.
| 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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