‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Delays Broadway Reopening to April
variety.comWilson Chapman editor“Mrs. Doubtfire” has pushed back its return to the Great White Way.The musical, based on the 1993 Robin Williams family comedy of the same name, is now set to reopen April 14, a month later than its originally scheduled March 15 return date.The show’s producer Kevin McCollum confirmed the news to The New York Times on Friday.
Speaking about the decision, McCollum explained it was made based on the trends of New York City COVID-19 cases, as well as tourism in the city.“The good news is that it looks like the virus is calming down, but there are still a lot of unknowns,” McCollum told the Times. “It was just clear that April was a better time to open, given the trends with tourism, and thinking about when families and groups will start to feel comfortable.” The Broadway production of “Mrs.
Doubtfire” has faced numerous delays due to COVID-19. After a run at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, the show began previews at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on March 9, 2020.
The show, along with all other Broadway productions, closed on the 12th as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Mrs. Doubtfire” resumed previews 19.
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