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MRS. DOUBTFIRE Sets West End Closing Date, Hints at Future Productions
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

In a new special video, Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical has announced its London closing date. The musical will play its final performance on 26 April 2025 at The Shaftesbury Theatre.

New Cast Members to Join MRS. DOUBTFIRE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

Rehearsals have begun for new cast members who will be joining Mrs. Doubtfire on stage, as the hit family musical enters its second year in the West End. Learn who is joining the cast and see how to purchase tickets!

Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Opens in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023

Read the reviews for Mrs. Doubtfire in the West End.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Extends In The West End Until June 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

Due to popular demand, the new hit family stage musical of Mrs. Doubtfire, which opened this week to critical acclaim at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London, has extended bookings until June 2024, with a new weekly schedule including Sunday performances from January 2024, and over 13,000 new seats put on sale at £30 or under.

Video: First Look at All New Footage From MRS. DOUBTFIRE in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

An all new trailer has been released of the brand-new stage musical Mrs. Doubtfire, currently at the Shaftesbury Theatre with press night on 22 June 2023.

Photos: First Look At MRS. DOUBTFIRE in London's West End
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023

See first-look photos of the brand new stage musical Mrs. Doubtfire, currently in previews at London's Shaftesbury Theatre!

MRS. DOUBTFIRE to Host a Gala Performance Supporting Comic Relief on Father's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

The new musical production Mrs. Doubtfire at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London will host a Gala performance supporting Comic Relief on Father’s Day, Sunday 18 June 2023 at 3pm.

Photos: First Look at Gabriel Vick in MRS. DOUBTFIRE in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023

All new photos have been released of Gabriel Vick in the iconic role of Mrs. Doubtfire. The highly anticipated musical production will begin performances in London at the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Theatre from Friday 12 May 2023, with a Press Night on Thursday 22 June. 

Full Cast Announced For London Production of MRS. DOUBTFIRE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023

New comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the iconic movie, will preview on television for the first time in the U.K. on 17 March 2023 with an exclusive performance on BBC's Comic Relief.

MRS DOUBTFIRE The Musical Will Open in the West End in May 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

New comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the iconic movie, will open in the West End next Summer. The production will begin performances at the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Theatre from Friday 12 May 2023, with a Press Night on Thursday 22 June. Mrs. Doubtfire will introduce Gabriel Vick (Avenue Q) as Daniel Hillard.

Gabriel Vick, Laura Tebbutt, and More Will Lead the UK Premiere of MRS. DOUBTFIRE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2022

The full cast has been announced for the UK premiere of Mrs. Doubtfire, the new comedy musical based on the iconic movie, which will run for a strictly limited season at the Manchester Opera House from Friday 2 September 2022 until Saturday 1 October.

Photos/Video: First Look at the Cast of WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT? at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2021

Get a first look at the show. Freely inspired by the novel The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling, this romantic musical comedy reimagines Fielding’s classic tale in London’s swinging sixties. Written by the Tony Award winning Joe DiPietro (Memphis The Musical), with a stellar creative team including director Luke Sheppard and legendary choreographer Dame Arlene Phillips.

Casting Announced for WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT? Premiering at Birmingham Rep; Check Out New Rehearsal Photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2021

Today the full cast and creative team has been announced for the highly anticipated, brand new musical, What’s New Pussycat? An exclusive first look video and images of the cast in rehearsals have also been released today.

BASE Productions Presents A TALE TO TELL: A Short Musical Film
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2020

Following the news of Pantomimes and shows being cancelled across the land, audiences will still have the opportunity to watch their favourite fairy-tale heroes, villains and dames in an original film that no virus can stop.

VIDEO: John Barrowman, Elaine C Smith, Alex Norton, and More Sing 'Beautiful City' in Honour of the NHS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2020

Scottish stars of stage and screen, including John Barrowman, Elaine C Smith and Alex Norton with nearly thirty West End performers, have together recorded a spirit-lifting rendition of Beautiful City from Stephen Schwartz's musical Godspell.

Further DUSTY Casting Released On Dusty Springfield's Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2018

To celebrate the birthday of Dusty Springfield (born 16 April 1939) further casting has been announced today for DUSTY, the landmark new musical about her life which will have its world premiere at Theatre Royal Bath in June 2018 before dates at The Lyceum in Sheffield, Newcastle Theatre Royal, and The Lowry in Salford.

Rialto Chatter: Broadway-Bound GROUNDHOG DAY to Play Schoenfeld Theatre This Spring?
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2016

While the producers remain coy regarding an opening date and theater for the production, The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports today that sources say they have a Shubert theater lined up.

Breaking News: GROUNDHOG DAY Musical Will Still Cast Shadow on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2016

Although Scott Rudin withdrew as a producer from the musical adaptation of GROUNDHOG DAY earlier this summer, The New York Times reports that following a successful debut at London's Old Vic Theatre, the show will still be transferring to Broadway as planned.

Photo Flash: New Musical GROUNDHOG DAY Opens At The Old Vic
by Marianka Swain - Aug 17, 2016

Artistic Director of the Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. The brand-new musical had its opening last night at London's Old Vic.

Review Roundup: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL Opens in London
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2016

Artistic Director of the Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. The brand-new musical had its opening today at the Old Vic and the critics are weighing in.