In a startling illustration of the financial damage a resurgent pandemic is causing on Broadway, the producer of a new musical adaptation of “Mrs. Doubtfire” has decided to close down his show for nine weeks, saying he sees no other way to save the production.

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ on Broadway is pausing to avoid closing

In 1993, a film about an irresponsible father dressing up as a woman to manipulate his way back into his family’s life was a barrel of laughs. A man in a dress? Classic!

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ review: Nanny doesn’t know best

Mrs. Doubtfire director Chris Columbus is clearing out the confusion about a possible NC-17 cut of his beloved film. A viral tweet referencing a 2015 interview with the director made the rounds claiming that, due to star and comedian Robin Williams' penchant for improv, there exists PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17 cuts of the film.

Mrs. Doubtfire director reveals there is an R-rated cut of the film

One year ago, the grim news that Broadway was shutting down was sweeping through the theater district. Performers were packing up their things and heading home; theater staff members were stationed in lobbies to intercept ticket holders and explain to them that the show was canceled.

‘We’ll be back,’ broadway says, on shutdown anniversary

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‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ on Broadway is pausing to avoid closing

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ review: Nanny doesn’t know best

Mrs. Doubtfire director reveals there is an R-rated cut of the film

‘We’ll be back,’ broadway says, on shutdown anniversary