Help support The Munro Review and win a pair of tickets to opening night at Broadway in Fresno
By Donald Munro
Here is a prime giveaway. We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to the final Broadway in Fresno production of the season: “Mrs. Doubtfire.” The tickets are for opening night at the Saroyan Theatre (7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26).
“Mrs. Doubtfire” is a musical based on the famous 1993 film starring Robin Williams. He played a struggling actor who loses custody of his kids in a messy divorce but is determined to stay in their lives by any means necessary. The story in the musical is still set in San Francisco, though the time frame has been updated to the 21st century.
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite Robin Williams memory. (Or, if you’d prefer, just tell us why you want to attend.) I will choose a winner at 10 p.m. Sunday evening, so you need to get your entry in by then. Please read the contest rules below.
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Caty Perez
His role in Good Will Hunting
Karan Johnson
I always loved the story about when Christopher Reeve had his horrible accident and was despondent, Robin Williams appeared in his hospital room, playing the part of a Russian proctologist.
Gloria Burrola
I love films with Robin Williams and I loved Dead Poets Society. Please tell me where to mail a contribution. Last year was the first year I did not donate due to a sad event in my life.
Janet Mills
I love all of the movies Robin Williams starred in.
Steph
I went to a taping of The Dennis Miller Show (a friend got me in so I entered through the backstage door).
After I parked and started walking in I am side by side with Robin Williams. He was my himself, carrying his clothing to change into as he was the guest. We just quietly chatted during the walk. He was calm and friendly and it felt like two colleagues just going in to work together.
Interesting note – Jenna Bush-Hager (before she was married) was also there to watch the taping so I didn’t get to talk much with my friend because Dennis wanted to change some of his jokes about Pres Bush jr so as not to offend Jenna Bush in person. Alter note – hardly any noticeable secret service, maybe two people near her.
Anyways once Robin was brought out he went right into his manic shtick and killed during his appearance.
Janet Adams
Robin Williams—a genius at clowning, yet never the clown. His sincerity shone through, no matter the role.
Sandi Moore
Good Morning, Vietnam. It was hilarious and sad and moving and scary.
Susan Yost Filgate
I have a number of Robin Williams memories going back to the 70s at the Holy City Zoo when he would jump off the balcony into the audience. Since we lived very close to him in San Francisco for a number of years, even more run-ins happened–almost literally! The most memorable was when we were parallel parking on Clement Street in the Richmond District and he walked between our car and the car we were parking behind and my husband had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting him. He yelled out “I want to live!” I think that became one of his lines in a comedy sketch.
Kathy Lee
Our favorite Robin Williams is actually Mrs. Doubtfire! Whenever it comes on we always stop and watch! We have both been unemployed since last June, so a night out would be a HUGE boost! 😀
JAVIER CABRERA
Favortie sitcom Mork and Mindy. What a classic.