Director

Starring Sally Fields and the late great Robin Williams, Mrs. Doubtfire was an instant hit on its release, capturing audience's hearts with the story of Daniel, a recently divorced dad who comes up with a novel way to spend more time with his kids - becoming their elderly Scottish nanny - Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire! Charming his way into their lives, he soon becomes a fixture. But when questions start to arise about just who this Mrs. Doubtfire is, it looks like he's gonna need a lot more than a makeover to hide from this fallout.

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Mrs. Doubtfire

Milton Keynes Theatre

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Costa Mesa in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Mrs. Doubtfire is now dazzling and delighting audiences at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre! This ‘genuinely funny comedy musical’ (Time Out) based on the beloved film is ‘a surefire hit!’ (The Telegraph, Daily Express). The Telegraph calls it ‘a complete joy’, The Times says it ‘soars from screen to stage’, and City AM hails Mrs. Doubtfire as ‘funny, heart-warming and wildly entertaining!’

Shaftesbury Theatre

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to San Diego in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh out loud
funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

San Diego Civic Theatre

A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together 

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Cleveland in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. 

Playhouse Square

Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

This iconic 90's nanny returns to conquer the 21st century in an exciting new musical adaptation of the cherished 1993 classic. Fresh from its Broadway and West End debut, this spectacular show brings the film's original charm and mayhem to the stage, now with a touch of extra theatrical flair. Get ready for delightful antics, energetic dance numbers, and heaps of heart as this entertaining tale unfolds on an all-new UK Tour!

Director

Jerry Zaks

Events

Upcoming events

13 - 25 Oct, 2026

Mrs. Doubtfire · Theatre Under The Stars

2 - 21 Mar, 2027

Mrs. Doubtfire · Liverpool Empire Theatre

Past events

8 - 27 Jun, 2026

Mrs. Doubtfire · Milton Keynes Theatre

24 - 29 Sep, 2024

Mrs. Doubtfire · Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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