The Classic Center Authority announced on March 18 that the musical comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire” will be performed at The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, Georgia, on March 25 and 26.
The event brings a Broadway hit based on the well-known movie to local audiences. Organizers say tickets are selling quickly for this limited engagement.
According to the announcement, the show tells the story of Daniel Hillard, an out-of-work actor who creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire after losing custody of his children. Through this character, he learns important lessons about fatherhood and family.
The production is based on original direction by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks and features a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell with music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick. The creative team includes tour director Steve Edlund, choreographer Michaeljon Slinger, arranger Ethan Popp, music supervisor Matthew Smedal, scenic designer David Korins, costume designer Catherine Zuber, lighting designer Philip S. Rosenberg, sound designer Keith Caggiano, hair and wig designer Victoria Tinsman (based on original designs by David Brian Brown), makeup designer Craig Forrest-Thomas, and casting by Murnane Casting (Chad Eric Murnane and Amber Snead). Anna Klevit serves as stage manager.
The second North American tour is produced and managed by Work Light Productions. This production is licensed by Music Theatre International.
The Classic Center describes itself as a premier multi-use conference center and performing arts theatre located in Athens. Its facilities include the Akins Ford Arena which opened in 2024.
