Tootsie
The laugh-out-loud funniest musical of the Broadway season. Yes it's another tune-filled spin on a hit movie...but this one is actually good
Rolling Stone (Broadway Production)
Why see Tootsie?
Flying Out On Tour
dapted from the 1980's film, Tootsie features original music by Tony Award winner David Yazbeck (The Band's Visit) and a book by Tony nominee Robert Horn, this brand-new musical comedy follows one failing actor whose terrible behavior sees him take on a larger-than-life new personality to start a fresh...
A financial and critical success when it opened back in '82, the movie went on to receive ten Academy-Award nominations, with the top acting prize heading to Jessica Lange. Described in turns as 'Not your grandmother's Tootsie' (Director Scott Ellis) and a 'Bouncy musical (that) turns the story into a full-on satire of the narcissistic male ego' (Variety), it looks as if Tootsie is ready to take on the 21st Century with aplomb.
What is the story?
When obsessive perfectionist Michael is fired from a Broadway gig due to his proclivities, he decides that change is necessary - even if it means his gender. Taking to drag to pass himself off as the glamorous 'Dorothy', he soon lands a new job. But watch out Broadway, makeup and clothes are no match for this ego!
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 35 minutes with one interval
Dates
Finished Sep 28
Cast
Ashley Alexandra as Julie Nichols
Payton Reilly as Sandy Lester
Jared David Michael Grant as Jeff Slater
Lukas James Miller as Max Van Horn
Kathy Halenda as Rita Marshall
Steve Brustien as Stan Fields
Adam Du Plessis as Ron Carlise
With
Leyla Ali, Connor Allston, Darius Aushay, Michael Bingham, Kyra Christopher, Delaney Gold, Maverick Hin, Dominique Kempf, Marquez Linder, Nicolette Quintero, Alex Ruiz, Stephanie Renee Salyers, Lexi Baldachino, Ashton Lambert
Creative
Directed by Scott Ellis
Music and lyrics by David Yazbek
Book by Robert Horn
Choreography by Denis Jones
Musical direction by Andrea Grody
Set by David Rockwell
Costumes by William Ivey Long
Lighting by Donald Holder
Sound design by Brian Ronan
Awards
Tony Awards, 2019 - Wins
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Santino Fontana
Best Book of a Musical - Robert Horn
Tony Awards, 2019 - Nominations
Best New Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Santino Fontana
Best Book of a Musical - Robert Horn
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre - David Yazbek
Best Direction of a Musical - Scott Ellis
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Andy Grotelueschen
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Lilli Cooper
Best Choreography - Denis Jones
Best Orchestrations - Simon Hale
Best Costume Design of a Musical - William Ivey Long
Drama Desk Awards, 2019 - Wins
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Santino Fontana
Outstanding Music
Outstanding Lyrics
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Reviews
Our review
Fun, Fabulous, Fierce
This review is about the original Broadway production.
Nicola Quinn
Customer reviews
41 reviews, average rating: (2.8 Stars)
Sami Taylor
BEST MUSICAL EVER
My friends and I went to see tootsie yesterday and we totally loved it. Compared to the other shows I’ve seen, it is one of my favorites. So funny and awesome. Yeah, go see this! ... Read more
Regina
Amazing
Truly laughed all the way through! What wonderful talent. I certainly wouldn’t take little kids- lots of swearing! But fine for teenagers and up! ... Read more
David
A great night out
Had a wonderful time seeing this show a while back, and just came across this forum. Would definitely recommend seeing this cast if it comes to a town near you. ... Read more
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