Feelgood comedy musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” is coming to Australia.
“Mrs. Doubtfire,” based on the beloved Robin Williams-starring film of the same name, will premiere on these shores at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre in November 2026.
The musical is directed by multiple Tony Award-winning Jerry Zaks, and features “all the iconic moments you know and love, plus fabulous new songs and show-stopping dance numbers,” according to a press release.
Director Zaks recently directed his 26th Broadway production “The Music Man”, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. He has received four Tony Awards and eight Tony Award nominations throughout a glittering career.
“Producing ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ has been an incredible and joyful experience. This show is heartwarming, hilarious and fun for the whole family and we’re delighted that audiences in Melbourne will now get to embrace everybody’s favourite nanny for themselves,” say producers Kevin McCollum & Jamie Wilson.
“We cannot wait to premiere this new musical in Melbourne at the beautiful Princess Theatre. Melbourne is the home of comedy and ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ is a hilarious and heartfelt musical that proves we’re better together,” adds producer Suzanne Jones of Jones Theatrical Group.
The official synopsis reads: “Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate bid to stay in their lives.
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“But as his character takes on a life of its own, Daniel discovers more than he bargained for about family, love and what it really means to be a father.”
“Mrs. Doubtfire” played to sold-out crowds in the West End for almost two years. It also enjoyed a Broadway season and tours across the US, Germany, South Korea and Brazil. A recently announced UK tour will kick off in August this year.
The musical has received positive reviews from critics.
“Funny, moving and a great time. Doubtfire brings families of all ages together,” wrote the BBC.
“A surefire hit…no doubt!” said the Daily Express.
Visit www.mrsdoubtfiremusical.com.au for further information and tickets.