A new musical comedy based on the beloved film, following an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.
Mrs. Doubtfire opens at Bass Concert Hall on September 22, 2026, and runs through September 27. It's a new musical comedy based on the movie, and this is the National Touring Company production making its way to Austin.
If you're familiar with the film, you know the setup: an out-of-work actor who'll do just about anything to stay in his kids' lives. The stage adaptation keeps that at its center, with Craig Allen Smith taking on the title role of Euphegenia Doubtfire—the Scottish nanny who becomes the heart of the show. It's a family-friendly comedy that works as much for the kids as it does for the adults, and it's built around that same kind of warmth and humor that made the original a hit.
Before it hits Austin, the production has picked up some strong reviews along the way. The Manchester Evening News called it "wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny," while The Hollywood Reporter described it as "a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers." Chicago Tribune went a bit further, calling it "the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now," and Time Out kept it simple, billing it as a "genuinely funny musical comedy."
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It's a short run—just a few days from September 22 to September 27—so if you're planning to go, you'll want to pick your night early. You can find tickets and the full schedule at the Bass Concert Hall box office or through Texas Performing Arts.
