I hardly know where to start to describe what goes on in this show, but it seems to be about the lengths one father will go to just to be around to watch his three kids grow up.
Rob McClure plays that father, named Daniel Hillard. His wife Miranda (Maggie Lakis, coincidentally McClure’s real wife) wants him to go out and make the money they need to raise these kids. But Daniel wants to be home to watch them grow up.
The only way he can figure to do this is to “become” Mrs. Doubtfire (and we get to watch him make that change, and it’s pretty funny).
The plot (an adaptation of the 1993 film) is way too complicated to try to explain, so I won’t. Let it be said that puppets, fakery, lying, crazy costumes and songs go on for the entire length of this two and a half-hour show. Oh, and dance, lots and lots of dance.
There’s a judge (David Hibbard), somebody named Mr. Jolly (never did figure out why that character is there, but he’s also played by David Hibbard), lots of other characters who flit in and out, and a sizable ensemble, all of whom can dance (even flamenco), sing and play crazy.
McClure and Lakis are excellent as the spouses, and so is everyone else in this large, unruly cast.
The band consists of five imported and six local musicians, all keeping the beats going. Along with the huge cast, the audience (well, at least this audience member) was kept utterly confused but always amused.
If you’re looking for a noisy show with lots of action, songs and dance, get on down to Civic Theatre for “Mrs. Doubtfire.” It runs through June 9.
The details
“Mrs. Doubtfire” runs through June 9 at San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, downtown.
Shows June 6 at 7:30 p.m., June 7 at 8 p.m (ASL performance); June 8 at 2 and 8 p.m.; June 9 at 1 (open caption performance) and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/mrs-doubtfire-touring-tickets/artist/3007777?venueId=82007
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