The 2025-2026 Great Southern Bank Broadway Season at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts opens with a musical re-imaging of a much-loved family film!  Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny, Mrs. Doubtfire, takes the stage at Hammons Hall for three performances, October 21-23 at 7:30 each evening.

The musical tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of a man who will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard 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.

Cast member Guilia Marolda gave us some insights into her own ties to the show and what it’s like to be a part of a touring Broadway production:

MRS. DOUBTFIRE is such a beloved story — what was your first connection to it (the movie, the musical, or both)?
I first watched the movie when I was a kid, with my parents! They made it a point to show me really great films and expose me to a lot of the classics, so that’s how I first saw the movie. We watched a lot of other Robin Williams films too, with my favorites being Hook and Dead Poet’s Society.

What excites you most about performing in this show every night?
I’ve never been a part of a show that leaves the audience laughing THIS hard before. It’s really gratifying to be even a small part of passing along that joy—and the audience reacts differently every single night!

What’s the most challenging part of performing in MRS. DOUBTFIRE?
Each number in this show is extremely high energy, and deceptively FAST. Whenever I’m onstage dancing, I have to give 100% to the movement and intention behind it, otherwise the energy drops. There are a lot of sad moments in this show, so it’s super important to keep the energy up in the sillier ones, even if I’m tired after a long week of performing!

Touring means lots of hotels and travel days — what’s your go-to way to make a new city feel like home?
I have a few stuffed animals I like to set up on my hotel bed, some picture collages, and a white noise machine that makes any hotel room feel like my bedroom at home! I also love to light a candle in the hotel room as soon as I get there, usually with a scent that relaxes me.

Do you have any backstage rituals or pre-show routines that help you get into character and ready for the performance?
I have a few different ones with various cast members, but one of my favorites is “chugging” a pretend energy drink in the wings with fellow ensemble member Kirstin before our big dance numbers. I also like to check in with the rest of the ensemble with a hug or a pat on the back at places.

If you could swap roles with another character in the show for a night, who would it be and why?
I think I would swap with Frank Hillard. I absolutely love that he can’t lie without yelling, and I think it would be really fun to try that! He also has some of the best and funniest lines.

What has surprised you most about audiences’ reactions to MRS. DOUBTFIRE?
What shocks me the most is how this show appeals to EVERY age. Kids in the audience laugh at completely different things than the adults do. A lot of people aren’t familiar with the musical before they see it, and they walk out claiming it’s one of their favorites, which is always crazy and wonderful to hear.

If you weren’t an actor, what profession would you pursue?
If I hadn’t gone to school for acting, I probably would’ve gone to law school and become a lawyer.

If you could give advice to young performers dreaming of being on a Broadway national tour, what would you tell them?
You can do it. You can really do it. You have to work hard, and you have to dream big, but it’s possible, for anyone. Also, go to dance class! It’s important, for EVERY member of the company.  

What is your dream role?

Princess Anna in Frozen!

Tickets to Mrs. Doubtfire are on sale now online at HammonsHall.com, by phone at 417-836-7678 or at the Hammons Hall box office at 525 S John Q. Hammons Parkway. The show is recommended for audiences ages 8+. Performances are made possible through generous support from Great Southern Bank and Color Graphics Printing, Inc.

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