The producers of Mrs. Doubtfire have announced new casting for the final engagements of the 2023-2024 North American Tour.
Joining the company as Miranda Hillard beginning tonight, September 3, in Reno, NV is renowned Broadway actress, Catherine Brunell. She was recently seen on Broadway in Mean Girls and Something Rotten!
New to principal roles for the remainder of the tour are Charlotte Sydney Harrington and Sunny Lauren Hoder as Natalie Hillard, Jake Beser and Sam Bird as Christopher Hillard, Marquez Linder as Andre Mayhem, and Alex Ringler as Stuart Dunmire.
They join two-time Tony Award® nominee, Rob McClure as Daniel Hillard/ Euphegenia Doubtfire, Giselle Gutierrez as Lydia Hillard, Aaron Kaburick as Frank Hillard, and Romelda Teron Benjamin as Wanda Sellner who have been with the company since the tour’s launch in Buffalo.
Rounding out the company are David Hibbard, Bianca Rivera-Irions, Josiah Hicks, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, Sheila Jones, Julie Kavanagh, Ian Liberto, Jacob Major, Naderah Munajj, JP Qualters, Luke Rands, Lannie Rubio, Neil Starkenberg, Joey Stone, Gina Ward, Lauryn Withnell, and Julia Yameen.
The remaining cities for 2023-2024 North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire can be found at www.DoubtfireBroadway.com. The beloved musical comedy will play its final performance on November 24, 2024, in Appleton, WI.
The Chicago Tribune declares Mrs. Doubtfire is “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy Broadway needs right now” and the Hollywood Reporter calls this “a feel-good, family-friendly musical comedy that delivers.”
Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.
Biographies
CATHERINE BRUNELL (Miranda Hillard). Broadway: Mean Girls (Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George/Mrs. Heron), Something Rotten (Portia), Les Miserables (Eponine), Mary Poppins, Thoroughly Modern Millie (orig. cast), Big River, A Tale of Two Cities, and ELF. Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Paper Mill, Ford’s Theatre, Old Globe, Goodspeed, MUNY. Recent TV: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Sound of Music LIVE!, and NBC’s One Night Only hosted by Tina Fey. Training: Northwestern University. NYC Marathoner. Everything: Chris, Beatrice, Charlie & Gus.
CHARLOTTE HARRINGTON (Natalie Hillard). National Tour: Waitress (Lulu), Grinch (Annie). Regional: Sound of Music (Gretl, Paper Mill Playhouse). Thank you to Telsey & Co. for this opportunity. Especially grateful to Kim Pedell/Zoom and my amazing coaches. Love to Mom, Dad, RJ, grandparents, and the rest of my family for their support and encouragement. @charlotteharrington_official
SUNNY LAUREN HODER (Natalie Hillard) is so excited to be joining Mrs. Doubtfire!! Theatre: Gypsy (Balloon Girl U/S Baby Louise). TV: Sesame Street, SNL. Voiceover: My Friend Bada Josh Selig, Summerstock Goodspeed. Thank you Jerry Zaks, Telsey, Stewart Talent, and Jana Kogen! Special thanks to my family for helping me achieve my dreams! Say hellooooooo @sunnylauren5
JAKE BESER (Christopher Hillard). National Tour Debut! Regional: Tommy and Me (Bucks County Playhouse). Thanks to Nancy Carson, Bob Marks, and all my theater friends at the Bergen County Players and Porch Light Productions for all your support and training. Love to my family – especially Mom, Dad, Oliver, and Gwen.
SAM BIRD (Christopher Hillard). Performance credits include: A Christmas Carol, Young Scrooge & Turkey Boy; A Doll’s House, Viktor; and The Who’s Tommy, Young Tommy (Denver Center for Performing Arts); Matilda, Tommy (Littletown’s Town Hall Arts Center); The Little Mermaid, Flounder, Kinky Boots, Young George (Denver School of the Arts). Sam attends middle school at Denver School of the Arts and is ecstatic to be joining the Mrs. Doubtfire national tour with such a talented cast and crew. @sam_bird_rocks_
MARQUEZ LINDER (Andre Mayem) is grateful to be on the road again in his 2nd National Tour. Past credits: 1st National Tour of Tootsie: The Musical, Beautiful at Theater by the Sea, Evita at Gateway Playhouse. @marquezlinderart @knittherainbowinc
ALEX RINGLER (Stuart Dunmire). Thanks for coming to see the show! Love to Philip! More info: alexringler.com, Insta: @alexringler, TikTok: @alexringler0
With direction by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, the new musical comedy features a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell and music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, the Tony Award nominated team behind Something Rotten! The creative team is rounded out by Choreographer Lorin Latarro; Music Supervisor, Arranger and Orchestrator Ethan Popp; Scenic Designer David Korins; Costume Designer Catherine Zuber; Lighting Designer, Philip S. Rosenberg; Sound Design by Brian Ronan and Craig Cassidy; Hair & Wig Designer David Brian Brown; and Casting by The Telsey Office (Craig Burns, CSA).
Mrs. Doubtfire is produced by Kevin McCollum, Jamie Wilson, Gavin Kalin, Hunter Arnold, LAMS Productions, Nicole Eisenberg, Boyett/Miller, James L. Nederlander, Ayal Miodovnik, Sing Out Louise Productions, Bob Cohen, Isaac Hurwitz, Independent Presenters Network, Tim Lacyznski, Bard Theatricals, and Lucas McMahon.
Work Light Productions serves as the Executive Producer and General Manager for the tour.
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