Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Benedum Center Pittsburgh

Save the date, because come Thursday 30th November 2023, the lively city of Pittsburgh will resonate with the chuckles and melodies of one of the greatest and newly produced musicals, the live version of Mrs. Doubtfire. The Benedum Center will welcome you, and the renowned tale of Mrs. Doubtfire will unfold magnificently on its stage.

Consider this your personal invitation to immerse yourself into the lives of the Hillard family. Here, Daniel Hillard, an unemployed actor and father, takes drastic measures that test his wife to her limits, leading her to acknowledge that divorce is her wanted path. After a messy legal battle, Daniel loses custody of his kids. Driven by a sense of urgency to be with his kids, he creates an alter ego, Euphegenia Doubtfire, a Scots governess who energetically crashes into the household, fundamentally transforming the Hillard family dynamic. The home is now a theater of astonishing occurrences, amazements, and uproarious mirth, as Daniel embarks on a journey that redefines fatherhood, all while Mrs. Doubtfire takes on a persona of her own. What can possibly turn south when there are prosthetic breasts, artificial teeth, wigs, stockings, and a Scottish brogue intertwined in an elaborate act of camouflage?

The enthralling 'Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical' manages to encapsulate all the successes of the original movie, 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. Crafted by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, the musical's unique melodies and compositions blend seamlessly with the plot, which was penned by John O’Farrel and Karey Kirkpatrick. Uproarious scenarios are accentuated by musical pieces like 'Make Me A Woman' and 'Easy Peasy,' while the more poignant moments are heightened by tracks such as 'Let Go' and 'As Long As There Is Love.' These songs truly shine when experienced live, as the story unfolds before your eyes.

The Broadway iteration of this iconic story provides exactly the kind of theatrical spectacle the current time demands. Your chance to experience this stage triumph is right now, so secure 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 concept of unity, adding a dose of melody and mirth to your 2023.