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) have announced the full cast for the second North American tour coming to Walton Arts Center for four performances Dec. 19-21.
The critically acclaimed production features Craig Allen Smith making his national tour debut 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.
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.
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 and wig design by Victoria Tinsman based on original hair and 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.
Tickets are $48.30-109.25 and can be purchased by visiting waltonartscenter.org, by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm or in-person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm.
Looking to shake up your night at the theater? Learn the art of the perfect pour when you step into a world of flavor and fun at our hands-on cocktail class before the show. Whether you are a seasoned sipper or a curious beginner, this interactive experience will teach you the secrets of crafting two beautiful, balanced cocktails paired with light appetizers from Fire and Lightning Catering. $45 reserves your seat (and cocktail shaker) for the classes on Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20 at 6 pm.
Show Dates and Times
Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 pm
Support for Walton Arts Center is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Walton Arts Center is Arkansas’ largest and busiest performing arts presenter. Each year more than 215,000 people from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma and beyond attend more than 300 public events at Walton Arts Center, including performances, rehearsals, community gatherings, receptions, weddings and more. Approximately 35,000 students and teachers participate annually in arts learning programs at Walton Arts Center, and almost 250 volunteers donate 28,000 hours of time each year to its operations. Walton Arts Center presents entertainers and artists from around the world including Broadway musicals, renowned dance companies, international artists, up-and-coming jazz musicians and more. As a non-profit organization, Walton Arts Center enjoys the generous support of public sector funding, corporate sponsorship and private donors, allowing audience members to enjoy world-class performances at a great price. To learn more about Walton Arts Center, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.
