Mrs. Doubtfire - Ordway - March 2026

Mrs. Doubtfire, a new musical Comedy

Program Cover

Music & Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karen Kirkpatrick

Book by Karen Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell

Based on the Twentieth Century Studios Motion Picture

Review by Ernest Edwards

The Ordway continues their Broadway @ The Ordway 2025/2026 season with the new musical Mrs. Doubtfire on tour. My season tickets for the Ordway is for Sunday evening’s. If the show is only in town for one week, I end up seeing the last performance in downtown St. Paul before it moves onto the next city.  

Based on the title, you are probably thinking, another stage musical based on a movie. Yes. This one is a lot of fun. If you a fan of the movie, definitely go see it. If you are a fan of musical theater, then go see it.  It makes for a fun and entertaining evening.  If you have seen the Robin Williams movie, you already know the story. There’s some fun changes and additions to make it a full two act musical.  

Daniel Hilliard/Mrs. Doubtfire is played by Craig Allen Smith. I did see the original Broadway production in May 2022. Rob McClure played Daniel Hilliard/Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway and reprised the role for the first National

The stage, before the show begins

Tour of Mrs. Doubfire. Rob was amazing! Let me tell you, Craig Allen Smith has definitely stepped up the plate and is filling big shoes as Daniel/Mrs. Doubtfire.  His rendition of the Act One song “It’s About Time” had a lot of energy and creativity to it. That is a great song about how to read a clock. Playing Daniel/Mrs. Doubtfire live on stage, 8 times a week, is no easy feat. Craig makes it look easy. 

There are some quick costume changes that happen in this show. Some are on stage, but most are off stage. The crew behind the scenes definitely need some recognition for those costume changes.  

Also want to mention Brian Kalinowski as Frank Hilliard and Devon Wycovia Buchanan as his husband Andre Mayem. They are Daniel’s brother and brother-in-law. They help Daniel and also provide additional comedy. The rest of the cast is pretty amazing too.  

I think we need to mention Catherine Zuber as the Costume Designer. We see some of her creativity and genius live on stage. 

Check out www.ordway.org for tickets to the rest of their 2025/2026 Broadway @ The Ordway season, and for information on the recently announced 2026/2027 Broadway @ The Ordway season.