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Mrs. Doubtfire Q&A

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Star Craig Allen Smith Talks

Nostalgia & Family-Friendly Fun

veryone’s favorite Scottish The dual role of Craig Allen Smith (Euphegenia Doubtfire).
nanny is heading to The Buddy Daniel and Mrs. Photo by Joan Marcus.
EHolly Hall in the musical Doubtfire presents
adaptation of the beloved 1993 film, many unique Smith said. “One of my favorite
Mrs. Doubtfire. This new musical challenges, including rapid character costume pieces is used specifically for
comedy about the things we do to and costume changes. that dance number—you’ll have to
stay together stars Craig Allen Smith come see the show to see why.”
in the dual roles of out-of-work actor “Switching between the two
and loving father, Daniel Hillard, and characters is quite interesting,” The music and lyrics by brothers
his kindly alter ego, Mrs. Doubtfire. Smith said. “The voice is surprisingly Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick,
easy to transition between. Having the Tony-nominated team behind
“Mrs. Doubtfire the musical is a seen the movie a bunch of times in Something Rotten!, is one key element
wonderful, nostalgic adaptation theaters as a child, I quickly began that sets the stage musical apart from
of the classic movie starring Robin impersonating Robin Williams, and the movie.
Williams,” Smith said. “It has so that character stays with you.”
much heart, a lot of laughs, and “The plot is basically the same as the
show-stopping musical numbers.” The backstage crew known as “Team movie with some little extra touches
Effie” is responsible for handling to accentuate the relationships Daniel
Taking on such an iconic role was no Smith’s 31 lightning-fast costume has with the people in his life,” Smith
small task. After being cast, Smith changes throughout the show. The said. “Daniel’s kids take center stage
traveled to New York for intensive transformation involves elaborate as well. We have a double cast of
rehearsals with the full production costumes, wigs, and a prosthetic outstanding kids that share the load
team and tour director Steve Edlund. mask. of an eight-show week.”

“With Steve’s guidance, we were able “It’s a choreographed dance that Smith hopes that Mrs. Doubtfire will
to fine-tune this iconic role that pays happens offstage and sometimes provide Lubbock audiences with an
tribute to Williams’ portrayal,” Smith onstage so the audience can see unforgettable experience.
said, “while also focusing on the story what it takes to transform into Mrs.
of a father who will go to any lengths Doubtfire,” Smith said. “There is a “Audiences can expect a lot of laughs,
necessary to be with his kids.” mask I wear along with a wig that a bit of nostalgia, and a tug at the
helps with the heartstrings to remind them of all the
transformation. special people they have in their life,”
It’s quite a Smith said. “And the lengths they
spectacle to would go for the ones they love.”
behold.”
Mrs. Doubtfire will take the stage
One of Smith’s at The Buddy Holly Hall for four
favorite performances Feb. 20-22, 2026.
costumes is
tied to a crowd-
pleasing musical Tickets are available
number. for purchase online at

Theodore Lowenstein (Christopher Hillard), Alanis “The number BroadwayAtTheBuddyHollyHall.com,
Sophia (Lydia Hillard), Craig Allen Smith (Euphegenia BuddyHollyHall.org or by calling
Doubtfire), and Ava Rose Doty (Natalie Hillard). ‘Easy Peasy’ is
Photo by Joan Marcus. so much fun,” 806-792-8339.

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