Mrs. Doubtfire: the hit musical comedy lands at the Fox Theatre
Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny hits the Fox Theatre stage on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. In Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical based on the beloved film, out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his kids. Critics call it heartwarming, family-friendly and laugh-out-loud funny. Just three shows at the Fox, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates Euphegenia Doubtfire, a kindly Scottish nanny, in a desperate bid to stay in their lives. As the character takes on a life of her own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about being a father. The musical is based on the beloved film.
Music and lyrics are by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick, the Tony-nominated team behind Something Rotten!, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell. The tour follows the original direction of four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks and is directed by Steve Edlund. It plays three shows at the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Avenue, as part of the 2026-27 Fox Theatre Series presented by Fifth Third Bank.
Music and lyrics are by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick, the Tony-nominated team behind Something Rotten!, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell. The tour follows the original direction of four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks and is directed by Steve Edlund. It plays three shows at the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Avenue, as part of the 2026-27 Fox Theatre Series presented by Fifth Third Bank.
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