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Casting Announced for ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ 2nd North American Tour

The producers of Mrs. Doubtfire, the smash hit musical comedy critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” ( Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” ( The Hollywood Reporter) are thrilled to announce casting and dates for the 2nd North American tour.

The critically acclaimed production features Craig Allen Smith in the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire (everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny), joined by actress Melissa Campbell as Miranda Hillard.

Rounding out the principal company are Alanis Sophia as Lydia Hillard, Brian Kalinowski as Frank Hillard, DeVon Wycovia Buchanan as Andre Mayem, Collin Salvatorè as Stuart Dunmire, Kennedy V. Jackson as Wanda Sellner, Vivian Atencio and Ava Rose Doty as Natalie Hillard, and Chance Challen and Theodore Lowenstein as Christopher Hillard.

The cast also includes Scott Taylor-Cole, Naja Bates, Kirstin Angelina Henry, Chaz Ingraham, Se’Lah Jackson, Giulia Marolda, Chelsea Lynne Myers, Jayden Cyrus Nelson, Izzy Ramirez, Grayson Todd, Rico Velazquez, Patrick Joseph Wallace, and Kade Wright.

Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

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

CRAIG ALLEN SMITH (Daniel Hillard). Helloooooo Dears! Craig is bursting at the seams with joy to be making his National Tour Debut as Mrs. Doubtfire. Some favorite roles include: Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls, Gary in Noises Off!, Jerry in The Full Monty, and Rooster Hannigan in Annie. Craig would like to give all his love to his friends, family, and especially his wife, Theresa and his boys Aidan & Braedan. IG: @csmith4920 www.CraigAllenSmithActor.com

MELISSA CAMPBELL (Miranda Hillard). National tour debut! Recent credits: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Carole King), Le Petit Theatre & Arizona Broadway Theatre; Carousel (Julie Jordan), Tulane Summer Lyric; White Christmas (Betty Haynes), Prather Productions. Cincinnati native, now based in NYC. Endless love to her family, friends, and Stephen. OCU Alum – Go Stars! @melmelcampbell

ALANIS SOPHIA (Lydia Hillard). Puerto Rican recording artist, singer-songwriter, and performer who’s been chasing melodies since before she could talk. Her work spans TV, commercials, theatre, and music. Represented by Rebel Creative Group. Fueled by rhythm, heart, and a lot of coffee. Grateful to her family, friends, and team for their love and support.

BRIAN KALINOWSKI (Frank Hillard). Native of Wilmington, DE; graduate of DeSales University in Allentown, PA; resident of NYC. Other roles: Chicago (Amos) International Tour; Hairspray (Edna) RCCL’s Oasis of the Seas, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, White Plains PAC. MAC Award winning performer at NYC’s legendary Don’t Tell Mama Piano Bar. IG & TikTok: @bkonbway

DEVON WYCOVIA BUCHANAN (Andre Mayem) is extremely excited to put their non-binary flare on this hilarious role! National Tours: The Book Of Mormon; Escape To Margaritaville. Regionals: Kinky Boots (SBDT), The Wiz (ART), In The Heights (WBT) Special Thanks to About Artists Agency, Chad Eric Murnane- Fuselier, my wonderful family and loyal friends. Instagram: divadevo86

COLLIN SALVATORÈ (Stuart Dunmire) is honored to be part of the Mrs. Doubtfire Broadway National Tour!
Regional: Lt. Cable in South Pacific (ACM), Man 1 in I Love You, You’re Perfect… (ACM), and Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde (ACM).

KENNEDY V. JACKSON (Wanda Sellner). National tour debut! She comes from a small town in South Carolina, where she began training in acting. Alumni: South Carolina Governor’s School of the Arts & Humanities, YoungArts Finalist, BFA from UNC School of the Arts. Special thanks to Mom, my family, Isaiah, and the many mentors for their support!”

CHANCE CHALLEN (Christopher Hillard) lives in Santa Barbara with his parents, 3 older brothers and 3 cats. Credits: Int’ tour: The Sound of Music (Kurt/Friedrich/Swing)  Regional: Bonnie & Clyde (Young Clyde), Elf, The Musical (Michael). “Thank you McKenna/DDO Kids, Murnane Casting, Julia Meadows, my amazing family and friends.” Follow my adventures: @chance_challen

THEODORE LOWENSTEIN (Christopher Hillard) is thrilled to join the Doubtfire family! Theatre credits include Elf The Musical (Michael Hobbs) and All My Sons (Bert). Film credits include Wicked (Children’s Choir). Thanks to Work Light, Murnane, Bercy and friends and family whose support is helping make his dreams come true. @theodorelowensteinny www.theodorelowenstein.com

VIVIAN ATENCIO (Natalie Hillard) is thrilled to be performing with Mrs. Doubtfire! Past performances include: Les Misérables (Broadway National Tour, Little Cosette/Young Eponine), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Broadway National Tour, Cindy-Lou Who), “Blue’s Clues” (Nickelodeon). Thank you, DDO Agency, Bohemia Group, Tom Sitzler, Alyson Isbrandtsen, Darby Vincent, Analise Scarpaci, Murnane Casting, family and friends for helping Vivian achieve her dreams! @officialvivianatencio

AVA ROSE DOTY (Natalie Hillard) is thrilled to make her National Broadway Tour debut! Regional Credits: Tiny Tim (ACC, Goodman Theatre), Young Tommy, 4 (The Who’s Tommy, Goodman Theatre), Gretl (SOM, Wagon Wheel), Tiny Tim (ACC, Drury Lane) and Baby June (Gypsy, BTG). TV/FILM: Ghostlight, Behind the 8 Ball, Cub Bear (Wonder Pets) Special thanks: Laura Alexander & Lauren, TXA & Jason Bercy, Kevin K, Anne & Jessi, Nathan, M+C, Ragan, SJA & my Chicago family and friends for your love & support! @itsavarosed

Based on the original 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 tour director Steve Edlund and tour choreographer Michaeljon Slinger based on the original choreography by  Lorin Latarro; Arranger and Orchestrator Ethan Popp; Music Supervisor Matthew Smedal, Scenic Designer David Korins; Costume Designer Catherine Zuber; Lighting Designer, Philip S. Rosenberg; Sound Design by Keith Caggiano; tour Hair & Wig Design by Victoria Tinsman based on original Hair & Wig Design by David Brian Brown; Makeup Design by Craig Forrest-Thomas; and Casting by Murnane Casting (Chad Eric Murnane, CSA and Amber Snead, CSA). The production is stage managed by Anna Klevit.

The 2nd North American Tour is produced and general managed by Work Light Productions.

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