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Tootsie

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Closed August 15, 2021

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

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Why See Tootsie?

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Flying Out On Tour 

After wowing critics and audiences on Broadway, the eleven-time Tony-nominated Tootsie is heading out on its first national tour! Adapted 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 TOOTSIE ABOUT?

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!

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Dates

Opening night: 10 August 2021

Run time

Two hours and 35 minutes with one interval

And before you stop reading

Please note that the images used are from the original Broadway production and may not reflect the cast in the national tour. 

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

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

What we thought

FUN fabulous Fierce

This is a classic musical comedy with laugh-a-minute dialogue, you can't go wrong.

This review is about the original Broadway production.

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What you thought

41 reviews, average rating: (2.8 Stars)

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Regina : “Amazing ”

Truly laughed all the way through! What wonderful talent. I certainly wouldn’t... more

George : “AMAZING ”

Saw the show last night with my wife and we had the best time. First show... more

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