Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Benedum Center Pittsburgh

Put it in your diary, because come Tuesday 28th November 2023, the bustling city of Pittsburgh will echo with the giggles and harmonies of one of the top-notch and newly produced musicals, the musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire. The Benedum Center will open its gates, and the renowned tale of Mrs. Doubtfire will play out magnificently on its stage.

Consider this your special invitation to plunge into the lives of the Hillard family. Here, Daniel Hillard, an out-of-work actor and father, takes extreme measures that test 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 offspring. Driven by urgency to be with his offspring, he devises an alter ego, Euphegenia Doubtfire, a Scots au pair who stormily enters the household, forever altering the Hillard family dynamic. The home is now a theater of unexpected events, shocks, and uproarious mirth, as Daniel embarks on a journey that redefines fatherhood, all while Mrs. Doubtfire takes on a character all her own. What could possibly go awry when there are prosthetic breasts, artificial teeth, wigs, stockings, and a Scottish brogue intertwined in an intricate act of disguise?

The enthralling 'Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical' manages to encapsulate all the victories of the original movie, while adding a new dimension to it. The on-stage intimacy achieved by the actors as they embody their characters and their journeys enhances the emotional richness of the Mrs. Doubtfire narrative. Crafted by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, the musical's unique melodies and compositions fuse seamlessly with the plot, which was penned by John O’Farrel and Karey Kirkpatrick. Uproarious situations are accentuated by melodies like 'Make Me A Woman' and 'Easy Peasy,' while the softer moments are elevated through tracks such as 'Let Go' and 'As Long As There Is Love.' The melodies truly flourish when experienced live, as the story unravels before your senses.

The Broadway iteration of this iconic story offers precisely the kind of stage performance we all yearn for. Your opportunity to attend this stage triumph is right now, so reserve your Benedum Center tickets for 'Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical' immediately!

You're in for an amazing time, and the Hillard family's journey, alongside that of Mrs. Doubtfire, will revive the notion of being together, infusing your dash of tunes and laughter to your 2023.