- MRS. DOUBTFIRE THEMUSICAL
- Hanover Theater, Worcester, Mass
- June 26, 2026
The National Tour of the Broadway Smash Hit – MRS. DOUBTFIRE has arrived in Worcester concluding the Hanover Theater’s 2025-2026 season. Based on the phenomenal Robin Williams comedy that hit movie screens during the 1993 Holiday season.
The film was inspired by the novel- Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine published in 1987. Daniel Hilliard has lost custody of his children in a messy divorce but will do anything to see them and be part of their lives. When he discovers that his Ex is looking for a Nanny/Housekeeper he decides that he is the perfect choice. Daniel creates Mrs. Doubtfire, an elderly Scottish “Lady” who charms her way into the job.
The musical captures most of the plot of the film through the first act but the longish second half seems padded with too many songs that seem to repeat the same narratives. But the younger members of the audience ate it all up, often applauding the jokes and performers who delivered the punchlines.
The cast lead by Craig Allen Smith as Daniel/Doubtfire gave quite the energetic portrayal, with astonishing comic timing; I don’t think Robin Williams could have handled a 2 ½ hour performance on stage at his pace and certainly could not have sung it as well as Smith. He held the audience in his hands from the time he appeared on stage in the frocks. The talented cast had some standouts including the Ex-wife, Melissa Campbell with her incredible vocals, & the 3 actors playing their children. Many supporting actors were also given individual chances to shine.
The first act up to the intermission, when two of the children realize who Mrs. Doubtfire really is, follows the movie almost scene for scene. The second act is less faithful to the original and runs into some problems with big changes that for me resulted in too much padding and extraneous business not serving the story.
Thankfully many wonderful new jokes are included in this crisp bright production that has been travelling the country for a couple of years.