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We love a nostalgic, feel-good musical here in Melbourne – hello, Anastasia, Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast – and now we've received news that a blockbuster production that's heavy on both the nostalgia and feel-good vibes is heading Down Under for the very first time.
Yep, hold onto your saucepan lids, folks – the musical adaptation of Mrs Doubtfire is coming to Melbourne after spreading joy to audiences overseas.
Based on the 1993 cinematic masterpiece starring Robin Williams and Sally Field, this warm, hilarious and high energy live show is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks. It's been delighting sold-out crowds in London's West End for the last two years, has a Broadway season tucked under its belt, and has also toured across the United States, South Korea and Brazil since its inception.
Opening at the Princess Theatre in November, Mrs Doubtfire is an epic, family-friendly musical that's rooted in the movie we all know and love, but with a few extra surprises that are tailor-made for the live stage (think catchy songs, dazzling dance sequences and plenty of goofy gags). You can expect to fall back into the wild exploits of divorced, out-of-work-actor dad Daniel Hillard, who, after losing custody of his kids, creates the showstopping alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire.
And as any fan of the movie knows, what follows is pretty damn hilarious.
Casting is yet to be announced, so we'll keep you updated on who lands the role as Australia's Mrs Doubtfire. In the meantime, you can join the waitlist for tickets via the website.
Get keen, dearies!
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