Rob McClure is worth the ticket price alone in the warm-hearted Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire - A New Musical Comedy
THEATRE REVIEW
By Rudy S.
Headliner Chicago
THEATRE REVIEW
By Rudy S.
Headliner Chicago
Helloooo Chicago!
The touring production of Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical Comedy has made its way to our city with some added star power. Rob McClure, who played the Tony-nominated title role on Broadway, stars in the touring production.
The touring production of Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical Comedy has made its way to our city with some added star power. Rob McClure, who played the Tony-nominated title role on Broadway, stars in the touring production.
Photo courtesy of Broadway in Chicago
If you were a kid in the 90's, Mrs. Doubtfire was one of the first quotable movies that you watched over and over. What's not to love about the story? It's funny, it's heartwarming and the first time children of divorce could relate to the characters on screen. It's always tricky to bring a show that's so ingrained in pop culture, but this show does it right. First of all, they keep the quotable lines and memorable moments from the film, but also bring the characters into modern times.
Let's take a moment first to celebrate Rob McClure, who not only is singing and dancing on stage, but also has over 25 costume changes throughout the show, some that we get to see in progress on stage. McClure's real life wife Maggie Lakis plays Miranda in the production which adds an extra layer to the complexities of this relationship. Their three children Lydia, Christopher and Natalie bring their different points of views on divorce, their parents and how they deal with their evolving world.
Let's take a moment first to celebrate Rob McClure, who not only is singing and dancing on stage, but also has over 25 costume changes throughout the show, some that we get to see in progress on stage. McClure's real life wife Maggie Lakis plays Miranda in the production which adds an extra layer to the complexities of this relationship. Their three children Lydia, Christopher and Natalie bring their different points of views on divorce, their parents and how they deal with their evolving world.
photo courtesy of Broadway in Chicago
While a generation of 90's kids know every scene by heart, we have to appreciate there's a generation of theatre-goers that have never seen the movie. So it's wonderful to know that the same magic we experience as children, is now being experienced by theater goers.
The show is amazing and just a fun night at the theatre. If you've grown up with this movie or if you're looking for a fun family experience, this show is not to be missed.
The show is amazing and just a fun night at the theatre. If you've grown up with this movie or if you're looking for a fun family experience, this show is not to be missed.
3.5 stars (out of four)
Mrs. Doubtfire - The New Musical Comedy
Now Playing through March 10
Nederlander Theatre
Broadway in Chicago
18 West Randolph
Chicago, Illinois
www.broadwayinchicago.com
Mrs. Doubtfire - The New Musical Comedy
Now Playing through March 10
Nederlander Theatre
Broadway in Chicago
18 West Randolph
Chicago, Illinois
www.broadwayinchicago.com