MRS. DOUBTFIRE announces its lineup of POPPETS for its Broadway return!!!

by | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Casting, News, Shows

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WELCOME BACK POPPETS!!! Things are once again about to be EASY PEASY as full casting has been revealed for the musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway this Fall. Under the direction of Jerry Zaks, the cast will once again be led by…..
Tony Award nominee Rob McClure (Broadway’s Avenue Q, Chaplin, and Something Rotten) as newly divorced actor “Daniel Hillard” and his incognito alter-ego “Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire”,
Broadway favorite Jenn Gambatese (Hairspray, All Shook Up, Tarzan, WICKED, and School of Rock) as his newly divorced wife “Miranda Hillard”,
Tony nominee Brad Oscar (The Producers, Young Frankenstein, and Something Rotten) as his makeup artist brother extraordinaire “Frank Hillard”,
Newcomer Analise Scarpaci as his older daughter “Lydia Hillard”,
Young Broadway veteran Jake Ryan Flynn as his son “Christopher Hillard”,
newcomer Avery Sell as his youngest daughter “Natalie Hillard”,
Broadway veteran J Harrison Ghee (Kinky Boots) as “Andre”,
Broadway and West End favorite Mark Evans (The Book of Mormon, Ghost the Musical, Wicked, and more) as the new love interest for “Miranda” herself “Stuart Dunmeyer”,
Broadway favorite Charity Angél Dawson (currently in the return of Waitress) as “Wanda Sellner”,
Broadway veteran Peter Bartlett (Beauty and the Beast, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, She Loves Me, and Something Rotten) as “Mr. Jolly”,
and
a full Ensemble.
No word was said though who from the Ensemble will be playing the role of “Janet Lundy” The role was initially performed by the late Doreen Montalvo who sadly passed away last year from a stroke. It breaks our heart for the entire company of MRS. DOUBTFIRE. However, we know every performance will be a dedication to this celebrated performer. RIP.
Following a successful out-of-town tryout in Seattle in 2019, MRS. DOUBTFIRE: THE MUSICAL originally began Broadway previews on March 9th, 2020 and was slated to have its Opening Night on April 5th, 2020. However, the entire production was abruptly shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic after only 3 preview performances here on the Great Bright Way.
However, it will be back stronger than ever AS LONG AS THERE IS LOVE. The show will resume Broadway previews on October 21st, 2021 and finally reach its official Opening Night on December 5th, 2021 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
Who is excited?!!!

Tony winner Harvey Fierstein to release memoir I WAS BETTER LAST NIGHT, In stores Spring 2022

by | Aug 14, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, News

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GO, MAMA, GO, GO GO!! It has just been announced that Tony Award winning versatile performer and writer Harvey Fierstein is set to release his first ever memoir next year in 2022.
The book entitled I WAS BETTER LAST NIGHT will be released on March 1st, 2022. It will take readers on the ultimate journey of Fierstein’s career from Brooklyn, NY to the Great Bright Way. You will get a full behind the scenes access of Fierstein’s process with creating many of his notable projects including Torch Song, Cheers, Mrs. Doubtfire, La Cage Aux Folles, Fiddler on the Roof, Newsies, Kinky Boots, and of course Hairspray.
You will also discover never before told personal stories of how he got his notable gravelly deep voice, the discoveries of his sexuality, personal struggles, and so much more.
Fierstein began developing this memoir more throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We at New York Broadway Tours cannot wait to read it.
Who is excited?

MRS. DOUBTFIRE cast celebrates Father’s Day!!

by | Jun 20, 2021 | Broadway, Shows

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In honor of Father’s Day, Tony nominee Rob McClure and his on-stage family from Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical virtually reunited for a special virtual video celebrating Dad’s everywhere. Share in the happiness as this onstage family have a little fun & games day plus share their excitement of reuniting this Fall. Along with McClure (who will play Daniel Hillard and his alter-ego “Mrs. Eugenene Doubtfire”), the video also features returning original cast members……
Analise Scarpaci who will star as older daughter “Lydia Hillard”,
Jake Ryan Flynn as older son “Christopher Hillard”,
and
Avery Sell as youngest daughter “Natalie Hillard”.
AS LONG AS THERE’S LOVE, the musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire is set to resume its Broadway previews on October 21st, 2021 and the official opening night set for December 5th, 2021 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
Who is excited?!!!!