Tootsie 2018 - Articles Page 6

Ages: 10+
Opened: September 11, 2018
Closing: October 14, 2018

Tootsie - 2018 - Chicago History , Info & More

Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601

It’s the story of a talented, but difficult-to-work-with actor who will do anything to land the role of a lifetime—including adopting a new persona as Dorothy Michaels.



Starring Tony® nominee Santino Fontana (Cinderella, the film Frozen), this new production features a score by Tony winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, The Full Monty), a book by Robert Horn (13, Dame Edna Back with a Vengeance), choreography by Tony nominee Denis Jones (Holiday Inn, Honeymoon in Vegas), and direction by eight-time Tony nominee and Olivier Award winner Scott Ellis (She Loves Me, On The Twentieth Century).



TOOTSIE will play a pre-Broadway engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre from September 11- October 14. TOOTSIE will go to Broadway in Spring 2019.

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Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW Announces 2022 - 2023 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series
by Alan Henry - Mar 10, 2022


The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW announces the 2022-2023 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series.

VIDEO: First Look at the National Tour of TOOTSIE in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022


The National Tour of Tootsie comes to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts beginning this month. Get a first look at the show in the video here!

2022-23 Procter & Gamble Broadway Series Announced at Walton Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022


​​​​​​​ Walton Arts Center announced the 2022-23 Procter & Gamble Broadway Series, featuring six must-see shows, during a live sneak peek event this evening.

Buddy Holly Hall Announces 2022�"2023 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022


The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2022–2023 Season for The Buddy Holly Hall. The Season will start off with big news as the number of Broadway show performances increases from two to three due to popular demand.

The Muny Announces Directors, Choreographers & Music Directors for 2022 season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022


The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for The Muny’s 2022 season, which opens on June 13 with the celebrated return of the 2021 hit that audiences went “Whoopee!” for, the Tony Award-winning Chicago.

BWW Review: TOOTSIE at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Feb 16, 2022


Tootsie is a new musical based on the 1982 film starring Dustin Hoffman. The story follows Michael Dorsey ('Is he an actor? Yes, of course, he is. Is he successful? Yes, of course, he's not') and the opening number immediately makes his rotten reputation evident and known.

BEETLEJUICE Tour Confirmed For Fall 2022 at Hennepin Theatre Trust; Full Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2022


Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that the eagerly awaited 2022-2023 Broadway on Hennepin season will include the Minnesota premieres of Beetlejuice and Tina- The Tina Turner Musical, along with engagements of Wicked, Tootsie, To Kill A Mockingbird, Tina, Jagged Little Pill and more! Find out the show's schedule and how to get tickets.

Eric Ulloa to Join LIVE WITH RYE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022


The new Broadway talk show Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway hosted by talk show Host & Producer Rye Myers at BAR 9 (807 9th Ave) will welcome Broadway actor and writer Eric Ulloa on Thursday, February 10 at 7:30. 

BWW Review: TOOTSIE at Fox Theater
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Feb 6, 2022


A New Musical About Making a New Musical #TootsieATL #BroadwayAtlanta #atthefox

See Judy Kuhn, Ricky Rojas & More at The Green Room 42 in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022


The Green Room 42 has announced their February line-up for in-person performances. Additionally, The Green Room 42 is excited to launch 5/5/5 Tickets – in celebration of their 5th Anniversary, five $5 tickets will be available for every show from February 15, 2022, through February 14, 2023.

Broadway In Atlanta Offers Discounted College Student Rush Tickets For TOOTSIE At The Fox Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2022


Students simply need to bring valid college student identification with them to the Fox Theatre Box Office two hours prior to each performance. The Student Rush Ticket price will be valid for all performances with a two-ticket limit per student ID. Student Rush Tickets are subject to availability and will be sold from best available, which may include limited view locations.

Casting Announced for WHISPER HOUSE and THE COLLISION / THE MARTYRDOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021


59E59 Theaters has announced the casts of Whisper House and The Collision / The Martyrdom. Whisper House, presented by The Civilians, will reopen Theater A and begin previews on January 11, 2022, with opening night set for January 20 for a limited run through February 6, 2022.

TOOTSIE is Coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts This January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021


TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale for a limited two-week engagement from January 11 - 23, 2022.

BWW Review: What's Gonna Happen is a Hilarious Time: TOOTSIE at the Hippodrome
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Dec 1, 2021


In the oft-repeated words of the character Sandy, sung in a hilarious patter-fest at strategic points in the musical of Tootsie, playing this week only at the Hippodrome, 'I know what's going to happen.' What's going to happen is that you will attend the show and have an uproarious good time.

Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Opens on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2021


Mrs. Doubtfire, the new musical comedy, officially opened on Broadway tonight, December 5, at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). Check out what the critics are saying!

John Doyle with John Weidman & More From ASSASSINS to Join CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2021


Classic Stage Company will present a new live installment of its popular series Classic Conversations in connection with its recently extended, wildly sold-out production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins, directed by CSC’s Tony Award-winning artistic director, John Doyle.

BWW Interview: Kathy Halenda of TOOTSIE at Saenger Theatre
by Tara Bennett - Nov 9, 2021


TOOTSIE, the comedy musical based on the Oscar-nominated film is coming to the New Orleans Saenger Theatre Nov. 9-14.

Performances Begin This Sunday for Red Bull Theater's THE ALCHEMIST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021


RED BULL THEATER will begin performances Sunday for the World Premiere of a brand new adaptation of Ben Jonson’s classic comedy, The Alchemist, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger, the team that created the hit comedy The Government Inspector.

PHOTO/VIDEO: Get A First Look At TOOTSIE On Tour
by Alan Henry - Oct 28, 2021


Get a first look at the non-equity national tour of Tootsie in all new photos and videos! The cast includes Drew Becker as Michael Dorsey, Ashley Alexandra as Julie Nichols, Payton Reilly as Sandy Lester, Lukas James Miller as Max Von Horn, Jared David Michael Grant as Jeff Slater, Kathy Halenda as Rita Marshall, Steve Brustien as Stan Fields, and Adam du Plessis as Ron Carlisle.

BWW Previews: LOCAL ST. PETE ACTOR PART OF TOOTSIE OPENING at The Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Oct 26, 2021


This 2018 Tony-award-winning musical tells the story of an ornery actor named Michael. Michael is talented, albeit volatile. His industry reputation for being difficult forces him to adopt a new identity as a woman named Dorothy to land a job on Broadway.

Sarah Anne Fernandez to Present NOW WHAT? at Feinstein's/54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2021


FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW will present Sarah Anne Fernandez in Now What? on December 12, 2021 at 9:45 PM. Sarah returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below after flying across the country by broom as the Elphaba u/s on the national tour of Wicked, marking her as one of the youngest girls to don the green paint and witch hat in the show’s history.

Jonathan Larson Grant Winner Tidtaya Sinutoke to Present First Look at New Musical DEAR MR. C
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021


A free, open rehearsal of DEAR MR. C will be presented at Open Jar Studios on October 30th at 1:30pm EST as part of the Award Program. Cast features Sy Chounchaisit, Lily Ali-Oshatz, Francesca Dawis, Katelynn Kenney, and Charles Pang.

Tickets for TOOTSIE at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta to Go On Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021


TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta for a limited one-week engagement from Jan. 25-30, 2022. To celebrate Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta’s 40th anniversary season, a select number of $40 tickets will be sold for each performance.

Digital Rush Lottery Announced for TOOTSIE at DPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021


DPAC has announced that beginning today, October 18th at 9:00 AM, a digital rush lottery will take place for TOOTSIE. TOOTSIE will premiere at DPAC October 19-24, as part of Truist Broadway at DPAC. 

Lilli Cooper, Javier Munoz, Kate Rockwell & Daniel Yearwood to be Featured in THE EYES OF THE WORLD at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021


Following sold-out Zankel Hall shows in 2018 and 2019, historian John Monsky will bring his groundbreaking American History Unbound series to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day on Wednesday, November 10 at 8 p.m.

Other Productions of Tootsie

2018   Chicago Pre-Broadway Run
Chicago
2019   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2021   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour

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