§ Part of venue’s 2024/2025 season

2023-2024

• Producer: Work Light Productions
• Music and Lyrics: Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick
• Book: Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell
• Director: Jerry Zaks
• Choreographer: Lorin Latarro
• Associate Choreographer: 
• Musical Supervisor, Arranger & Orchestrator: Ethan Popp
• Lighting Design: Phillip S. Rosenberg
• Scenic Design: David Korins
• Costume Design: Catherine Zuber
• Hair & Wig Design: David Brian Brown
• Sound Design: Brian Ronan & Craig Cassidy
• Casting: The Telsey Office
• Booking Company: The Booking Group
• Press Representative: Allied Global Marketing

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

ROB McCLURE * (Daniel Hillard). Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire (Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominations), Chaplin (Tony, Drama League, Astaire, and Outer Critics Circle nominations and won Theatre World and Clive Barnes awards), Beetlejuice, Something Rotten!, Noises Off, Honeymoon In Vegas, I’m Not Rappaport, and Avenue Q, as well as Where’s Charley? and Irma La Douce at Encores!. Off- Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors. Regional: Spamalot at The Kennedy Center, and productions at The MUNY, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Old Globe, The Arden, Cleveland Playhouse, American Repertory Theatre, Walnut Street, Delaware Theatre Co., Flat Rock Playhouse, The McCarter, and La Jolla Playhouse. His acclaimed solo concert, Smile, has been performed on stages all over the world. Film: Recursion (Best Actor at The Queen’s World and Williamsburg film festivals.) TV: PBS Great Performances 50th Anniversary Concert, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Julia, New Amsterdam, Blue Bloods, Servant, Evil, The Bite, Person Of Interest, Elementary, and The Good Fight. Despite divorcing her 8 times a week on stage, he is proudly and happily married to Leading Lady, Maggie Lakis. For their daughter, Sadie.

MAGGIE LAKIS * (Miranda Hillard). Credits include Bea in Something Rotten! (1st National Tour), Avenue Q (1st National Tour and Off-Broadway at New World Stages), Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas (New Victory) and John Doyle’s re-imagined Allegro (Classic Stage Company). Regional: Clybourne Park and Sunday in the Park with George (Arden Theatre), It’s a Wonderful Life: a Radio Play (Bucks County Playhouse), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway and Into the Woods (The Muny). Thanks to everyone at The Mine.

GISELLE GUTIERREZ (Lydia Hillard) is a singer/songwriter from Plant City, Florida. Giselle is currently a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Central Florida. She is thrilled to make her professional debut with such an accomplished and talented company. Instagram @_gisellegutierrez_

AARON KABURICK (Frank Hillard) Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire, Something Rotten!, Hello, Dolly!, Motown, Sister Act, Billy Elliot.  National Tours: The Full Monty, Annie, and Billy Elliot.  Regional: St. Louis Muny, Sacramento Music Circus, Music Theatre Wichita.  TV: “Fosse/Verdon,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Girls5eva.”  Hometown: Carlinville, IL.  Boston University Alum. @aaronkab  

NIK ALEXANDER * (Andre Mayem) is overjoyed to be joining this wonderful company. Broadway/National Tour credits include: Ain’t No’ Mo, Motown the Musical, Hamilton, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Jesus Christ Superstar and Dreamgirls. Music singles “Too Good to be True”, “Take Me Back” and ” Not the Enemy” available on all streaming platforms. @nikalexander90

LEO ROBERTS * (Stuart Dunmire) West End leading man and British baritone. Currently based in New York City, he continues to amaze audiences with his 2023 show Baritone on Broadway. Disney’s Beauty & the Beast (Beast), Universal Pictures Les Misérables, Shrek the Musical (Shrek), Showboat (Steve Baker), West Side Story, Carousel, Oklahoma, An American Eclipse. 

ROMELDA TERON BENJAMIN (Wanda Sellner) Broadway: Brooklyn The Musical. Off-Broadway: Sistas The Musical, The Secret Life of Bees, Bare A Pop Opera (Original Sister Chantelle) Tour: Smokey Joe’s Café. Select Regional: Gypsy (Mazeppa), Catch Me If You Can (Pre BWay), Chicago. Film/TV: “Law & Order: SVU,” “Last Week Tonight: John Oliver Show.”  Blessed! Love You Mommy, Family, Circle, & WAM! @theromeldateronbenjamin

AXEL BERNARD RIMMELE * (Christopher Hillard) National tour debut! Regional: True North: A Magical New Holiday Musical (Orlando Family Stage); The Secret Garden (Central Florida Vocal Arts); Oliver! (Theatre at St. Lukes). Love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, Anna, family & friends for their encouragement and support! Special thanks to coaches, Telsey, and Barry Kolker. For “Pop,” William Ernest Nessler, III.

EMERSON MAE CHAN * (Natalie Hillard) is honored to be making her national tour debut. Previous credits: The Sound of Music (Gretl), Paramount Theatre and Children of Eden, Broadway in Chicago. Emmy is an avid Squishmallow collector, enjoys crafting and just being a kid! Thanks to her friends, family, Gray Talent Group & The Telsey Office! IG: @emerson.mae.c

CODY SAWYER BRAVERMAN * (Christopher Hillard) National Tour debut! Broadway: Leopoldstadt (Young Leo). Regional: Sound of Music (Kurt), Paper Mill Playhouse and A Walk on the Moon (Danny), George Street Playhouse. Film/TV: “Sesame Street,” “The Harbinger.” VO: “Cocomelon” (JJ). Thanks to Bercy Talent, Zuri Agency, incredible coaches and the best friends and family. Endlessly dreaming. @codybraverman

KENNEDY ALEXANDRA PITNEY * (Natalie Hillard). Broadway: The Music Man (Gracie Shinn). Regional dance: The Nutcracker Spectacular. Petite Miss Starpower. Mini Dancer of the Year Finalist. Grateful for Kim Pedell, CESD, Telsey+Co, creative/production teams, Ruobing Zhang, Matthew James Thomas, and Rock City Dance Center.  Love to Dad, Mom, London, Emory, Grammy, Papa, Nini, JR, Jay!  @kennedy_pitney

DAVID HIBBARD (Mr. Jolly/Judge) Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire, CATS (Tugger for 2,197 performances), Once Upon A Mattress (Jester), A Class Act (Bobby/Michael Bennett), Spamalot (Patsy), Billy Elliot, Elf (Matthews), Something Rotten! (Francis Flute, U/S Nick); Lotsa regional theatre, television/radio commercials, documentary narrations. Faculty Molloy College/CAP21.  Graduate of The Ohio State University, Music Education degree. Maggie Thatcher ROCKS!

ALEX BRANTON (Ensemble) is delighted to be touring with a story so meaningful. Thanks Jimmy and creatives for making this millennial’s dream a reality. CMU graduate. “The only weapon we have is the comedy.” – Robin Williams @alex_branton

JONATHAN HOOVER (Ensemble) has been seen on stages across the United States and the world, as well as your television. But most importantly, if you enjoyed today’s show, please consider donating to the ACLU’s Drag Defense Fund at https://action.aclu.org/give/support-drag-defense-fund.

ALEX RINGLER (Ensemble) Thanks for coming to see the show! Love to Philip! More info: alexringler.com, Insta: @alexringler, TikTok: @alexringler0

NEIL STARKENBERG (Ensemble, Assistant Dance Captain) Broadway: Mamma Mia! (Pepper, u/s Sky). Tour: Mamma Mia!, Peter Pan. TV: “Instinct,” “HIMYM.” Regional: BAZ, Mary Poppins, Footloose, Tarzan.  Love to “The Fam,” Natalie, Doubtfire team & Bradley. @njstarkenberg 

MARQUEZ LINDER (Ensemble) 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

JODI KIMURA (Ensemble) Maui native, LA-based. Broadway: Mrs Doubtfire (Janet Lundy).  US & UK National Tours: South Pacific (Bloody Mary). Helen Hayes nominee. LA Ovation nominee. Love to my family, friends & Amber-Sky Skipps, jodikimura.com

LANNIE RUBIO (Ensemble) Originally from Miami, FL. Credits include Off-Broadway: ¡Americano!. Regional: Honky Tonk Angels (Darlene), Chicago (Roxie). TV: “Asi Se Baila” (Telemundo). Beyond grateful to God, mi familia, and Daniel Hoff Agency! @therealannierubio

JULIE KAVANAGH (Ensemble, Dance Captain) National Tours: Hello, Dolly!, La Cage Aux Folles. Regional: Goodspeed, Paper Mill, Old Globe, MUNY, Maltz Jupiter, Bucks County, Theatre Aspen. CCM Grad! Love to DGRW, Mom, Dad, & Bryan! @julzkavs

JULIA YAMEEN (Ensemble) is ECSTATIC to be joining the company of Mrs. Doubtfire! She was most recently seen in RENT (MUNY). Sending endless love to her family, friends, HH, cast and creatives! ig: @juliayameen

LAURYN WITHNELL (Ensemble) B.F.A. Boston Conservatory. Credits: West Side Story, Matilda, Pippin, Cabaret, and performing across Canada with her family band. Much love and gratitude to Hudson Artists Agency, Telsey, and my wonderful friends and family! www.laurynwithnell.com

SHEILA JONES (Ensemble) Happy to be here. Credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (50th Anniversary Tour), Oklahoma! (Denver Center), Cinderella (Geva Theatre), Legally Blonde (Norwegian Cruise). Talk to me about your intimacy doula needs. @jo.sheila  

GINA WARD (Swing) would like to thank Brian Herrick at HKA, Jimmy Larkin, the entire Doubtfire team, Sarah Brown, her mom, dad, & incredible sister. She is beyond grateful.

BIANCA RIVERA-IRIONS (Swing) National Tour: Pretty Woman. Regional: West Side Story (Anita), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. BFA, Boston Conservatory. Thank you to my friends, family, BLOC, Telsey, and Doubtfire team! Los amo a todos.

JOEY STONE (Swing) Credits include MOTOWN: the Musical (Broadway, Tour), What to Send Up When It Goes Down (Congo Square and Lookingglass Theatre). Movement Director of Chlorine Sky (World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre). @atjoeystone

NOTEABLE REPLACEMENTS & ADDITIONS

ALEX BRANTON (Daniel Hillard) is delighted to be touring with a story so meaningful. Thanks Jimmy and creatives for making this millennial’s dream a reality. CMU graduate. “The only weapon we have is the comedy.” – Robin Williams @alex_branton

JONATHAN HOOVER (Daniel Hillard) has been seen on stages across the United States and the world, as well as your television. But most importantly, if you enjoyed today’s show, please consider donating to the ACLU’s Drag Defense Fund at https://action.aclu.org/give/support-drag-defense-fund.

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

JACOB MAJOR (Ensemble, u/s Stuart). National Tour debut! Regional: TUTS, Riverside, Cincinnati Playhouse, Tuacahn, STAGES St. Louis. Proud graduate of Elon University, originally from Houston. Love and gratitude to the entire Doubtfire team, Jimmy Larkin, The Roster, and the fam!

NDAYA DREAM HOSKINS (Swing). National Tour Debut! A current MT major and dance minor at Pace University. Recent credits; Jason Williams The Experience Live! Infinite thanks to God, my family, friends, & Daniel Hoff Agency! Jeremiah 29:11. IG: @ndayadream

IAN LIBERTO (Swing). Broadway: New York, New York, Hello Dolly!, How To Succeed…, Chaplin, Billy Elliot, Promises Promises. Tours: Book Of Mormon, Evita, A Chorus Line, Throughly Modern Millie. BFA Millikin University. Love to his family and Kasey. 

JP QUALTERS (Swing). First national tours: Kinky Boots, School of Rock. Special thanks to Take 3 Talent, Telsey, love to his family for all the support! JP is also a proud type 1 diabetic. IG @JPQ22.

LUKE RANDS (Swing). National Tour: Anastasia. Regional: Music Theatre Wichita (The Drowsy Chaperone, Newsies, Hairspray, 42nd Street), North Shore Music Theatre (Escape to Margaritaville). BFA, Brigham Young University. The Link Program, Class 4. Many thanks to Danny, Mikey, Telsey and the Doubtfire team, his educators, and his wonderful friends and family. Instagram: @lukerands

History

• North American Tour (2023–2024)
  • • Union status: Equity
    • Announced: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
    • Cast announcement: Monday, August 21, 2023 (more)
    • Updated cast announcement: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 (more)

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the tour’s producers recouped its initial $5 million investment after 29 weeks on the road.

Additional Productions

• 2025–