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| Rob McClure photo by Joan Marcus |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"...a heartwarming and humorous adaptation of the beloved 1993 film comedy. ...While there isn't anything majorly different in the musical from the hit film, the national tour features Rob McClure, who starred in the Broadway run of the show and received a Tony nomination for his efforts, and his performance is superb....Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell's book is sharp and funny and features a delightful mix of comedy and heartfelt moments, staying true to the spirit and the most of the plot of the original film while updating the setting to the current time period and adding a few fun and fresh elements. Jerry Zaks' direction ensures the humor doesn't overpower the heartfelt moments in the show, including a nice coda at the end that echoes the heartwarming film ending. ...However, while the performances and creative designs shine, the musical numbers in Mrs. Doubtfire are only somewhat average. This is surprising since Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, who wrote the score, were also responsible for the catchy music and hilarious and smart lyrics for Something Rotten!. " - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"Many will come to Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical out of nostalgia for Robin Williams or the heartwarming story of family and redemption. While the stage adaptation delivers an enjoyable experience, it does so more for its emotional pull than for memorable music or innovative storytelling. Written and adapted for the stage with the primary goal of entertaining and touching the audience’s hearts, it succeeds in leaving a lasting impression through endearing storytelling. " - Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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