MRS. DOUBTFIRE Post-Hiatus Return - News & Discussion Thread- Page 5

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/31/22 at 3:41pm

I have August 14 temporarily marked in my book for a permanent Doubtfire closing. It’s before the kids go back to school, and before the show premieres overseas in Manchester.

Makes sense honestly. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 3/31/22 at 4:07pm

While I agree that it's unlikely the show lasts beyond Labor Day, I wouldn't view Manchester or the kids in the cast as a factor. There's no need for the creative team in New York, and Bway costumes/props could be saved for a US tour.

Manchester (the start of a UK tour) is a separate capitalization for which building costumes would be a budget line. Raising money for the UK production would have begun months ago, and if they were to indicate in offering papers that they're shipping/repurposing Bway costumes, it would be announcing the failure of the Bway production. And not to split hairs, but August 14 would be cutting it too close for a September 2 start of previews in Manchester (assuming laundering, sorting, shipping, fittings for 29 people, and 10+ days of tech).

Updated On: 3/31/22 at 04:07 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 6:05pm

From a casting notice posted recently, it seems Zachary Dietz is no longer continuing with the production; Matthew Smedal will assume the role of music director / conductor. 

[Mark_E]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 6:14pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "While Manchester (the start of a UK tour) "

I'm led to believe that following Manchester, the show has already booked into a mid-sized West End musical house. There is certainly a lot of love for the film in the UK so I think it should do very well here.

[MattieIce2018]

Posted: 4/2/22 at 3:59pm

Jenn Gambatese posted something to say goodbye to the kids who are leaving today and part of her caption mentions that they're recording an album this week - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb2sVXLOwJe/?utm_medium=copy_link

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 12:01am

After over a 3-month hiatus, Mrs. Doubtfire resumes performances tonight at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Welcome back, poppets!

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 4:41pm

Production photo with two of the new kids, who are making their Broadway debuts tonight:

Tyler Wladis and Titus Landegger will alternate as Christopher Hillard, and Austin Elle Fisher and Ava Gail Prince will alternate as Natalie Hillard.

[willep]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 5:58pm

Looking forward to seeing this again, personally.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 6:45pm

It looks like the show will be implementing a new Overture starting tonight, according to MD Matthew Smedal's Insta story. 

Curious to hear about other changes — if any — since January 9.

[willep]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 7:24pm

I’ve heard there are some minor changes. Saw a photo of a script from their rehearsals last week that said it was updated March 2022.