Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Benedum Center Pittsburgh

Mark your calendars, because come Wednesday 29th November 2023, the vibrant city of Pittsburgh will throb with the chuckles and harmonies of one of the top-notch and recent musicals, the live version of Mrs. Doubtfire. The Benedum Center will throw open its doors, and the renowned tale of Mrs. Doubtfire will play out magnificently on its stage.

Consider this your special invitation to immerse yourself into the lives of the Hillard family. Here, Daniel Hillard, an jobless actor and father, takes drastic measures that challenge his wife to her limits, leading her to acknowledge that divorce is her desired path. After a complicated legal battle, Daniel loses custody of his kids. Driven by a sense of urgency to be with his kids, he devises an alter ego, Euphegenia Doubtfire, a Scots au pair who stormily enters the household, fundamentally transforming the Hillard family dynamic. The home is now a platform of astonishing occurrences, shocks, and uproarious mirth, as Daniel undertakes a journey that redefines fatherhood, all while Mrs. Doubtfire takes on a life of her own. What could imaginably take a wrong turn when there are prosthetic breasts, artificial teeth, wigs, stockings, and a Scottish brogue intertwined in an complicated act of pretense?

The mesmerizing 'Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical' manages to embody all the successes of the original cinematic masterpiece, while infusing it with a novel twist. The on-stage intimacy resulting from the actors' portrayal of characters and their narratives lends an additional layer of depth to the Mrs. Doubtfire tale. Written by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, the musical's original songs and music combine seamlessly with the story, written by John O’Farrel and Karey Kirkpatrick. Uproarious circumstances are accentuated by melodies 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.' The melodies truly shine when experienced live, as the narrative unravels before your gaze.

The Broadway iteration of Mrs. Doubtfire provides exactly the kind of theatrical spectacle the current time demands. Your chance to witness this stage triumph is at your fingertips, so book your Benedum Center 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 notion of being together, bringing a dose of music and merriment to your 2023.