Mrs Doubtfire musical is arriving at the West End in 2023

A new movie-based musical confirmed its run in the West End

The 1993 hit movie from the Twentieth Century Studios, starred by Robin Williams, got its musical version.

The story is about out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the 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.

Book: Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell

Original music and lyrics: Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick (the Tony Award-nominated team behind Something Rotten!, along with O’Farrell)

Director: 4-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks (Hello, Dolly!)

Scenic design: David Korins (Hamilton)

Choreography: Lorin Latarro (Waitress)

Music supervisor: Ethan Popp (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical).