Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Ohio Theatre

Put it in your diary, because come Sunday 5th November 2023, the lively city of Columbus will echo with the chuckles and tunes of one of the top-notch and newly produced musicals, the musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire. The Ohio Theatre will open its gates, and the celebrated tale of Mrs. Doubtfire will enact magnificently on its stage.

Consider this your special invitation to dive into the lives of the Hillard family. Here, Daniel Hillard, an out-of-work actor and father, takes extreme measures that challenge his wife to her limits, leading her to realize that divorce is her preferred path. After a complicated legal battle, Daniel loses custody of his kids. Driven by desperation to be with his offspring, he devises an alter ego, Euphegenia Doubtfire, a Scots governess who stormily enters the household, forever altering the Hillard family dynamic. The home is now a platform of surprises, startling revelations, and uproarious mirth, as Daniel embarks on a journey that redefines fatherhood, all while Mrs. Doubtfire takes on a persona of her own. What might possibly go awry when there are prosthetic breasts, artificial teeth, wigs, stockings, and a Scottish brogue intertwined in an complicated act of disguise?

The enthralling 'Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical' manages to encapsulate all the successes of the original cinematic masterpiece, while infusing it with a novel twist. The on-stage intimacy brought forth by the performers' portrayal of their roles and personal journeys lends an additional layer of depth to the Mrs. Doubtfire storyline. Written by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, the musical's original songs and music combine seamlessly with the narrative, written by John O’Farrel and Karey Kirkpatrick. Uproarious scenarios are accentuated by tunes like 'Make Me A Woman' and 'Easy Peasy,' while the tender moments are enriched with tracks such as 'Let Go' and 'As Long As There Is Love.' These songs truly flourish when heard live, as the story unravels before your gaze.

The Broadway iteration of this classic tale offers precisely the kind of stage performance we all yearn for. Your moment to witness this theatrical triumph is right here, so reserve your Ohio Theatre admission passes for 'Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical' right away!

You're in for an incredible time, and the Hillard family's journey, alongside that of Mrs. Doubtfire, will rekindle the concept of unity, infusing your dash of melody and mirth to your 2023.