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Tootsie 2019

Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 23, 2019
Closing: January 05, 2020

Tootsie - 2019 Broadway History , Info & More

Marquis Theatre (Broadway)
210 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

Tony nominee Santino Fontana delivers "one of the best musical performances ever seen on a musical stage" (Rolling Stone) in the show critics are calling "Broadway's funniest new musical!" (New York Post). This New York Times Critic's Pick tells the story of Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor willing to do anything for a job -- even if it means playing way against type. When he disguises himself as an outspoken actress named Dorothy Michaels, he defies all odds to become a Broadway sensation. But as audiences fall for Dorothy and Michael starts to fall for the woman of his dreams, he's learning that the hardest part of show business isn't getting to the top... it's keeping up the act.

Winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical, Tootsie has received 11 Tony Award nominations including Best Score (David Yazbek), Best Book (Robert Horn), Best Choreography (Denis Jones), Best Direction (Scott Ellis) and Best Musical. It's "a fresh, funny, madly entertaining riot" (The Hollywood Reporter) loaded with "bushels of exceptional talent" (New York Magazine). Don't miss "the winner Broadway has been waiting for!" (The Washington Post).


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PREVIEW Tootsie - 2019 - Broadway

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Tootsie

WHAT A DRAG
5 / 10

The new Broadway musical Tootsie is a story of transformation in which an actor becomes a better man after passing himself off as a woman. Based on a beloved 1982 movie starring Dustin Hoffman, the show by David Yazbek and Robert Horn unleashes more zippy one-liners and corny double entendres than anyone could ever want. But the film's sweeter charms and magic have gone missing in the metamorphosis from the screen to the stage of the Marquis Theatre.

Theater Review: Can Tootsie Work When It’s Not 1982?
6 / 10

Fontana is pouring plenty of vigor and vocal vibrance into his role, but the truth is that Michael/Dorothy's charm falls pretty flat pretty fast. I found myself thinking of Andy Karl's similarly charismatic-and-self-absorbed performance as Phil Connors in Groundhog Day: Yes, the hero's a jerk. Yes, we know he's going to learn his lesson. But do we really want to dedicate our time to his lengthy, self-centered learning process - especially, in Tootsie, when the hero gets to spend so much of that process enjoying the spotlight? Despite its razzle-dazzle, Tootsie feels empty at the center. It's all but impossible to sympathize with the lead, and it's hard to be that interested in the woman he falls for.

BWW Flashback: TOOTSIE Takes Final Broadway Bow
by Nicole Rosky - January 5, 2020


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the new Broadway musical Tootsie will conclude its critically acclaimed Broadway run today, January 5, 2020. Upon closing, the musical will have played 293 regular and 25 preview performances at the Marquis Theatre (210 W 46th St).

Fox Lands New Pilot From TOOTSIE Team Robert Horn and Scott Ellis
by Stephi Wild - November 24, 2019


Robert Horn and Scott Ellis, the duo behind Tootsie on Broadway, have created a pilot that Fox has officially landed, according to Deadline.

TOOTSIE To Play Final Broadway Performance in January
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2019


It was announced today that the Tony-nominated musical TOOTSIE will play its final performance at at the Marquis Theatre on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

TOOTSIE Partners With New School's College Of Performing Arts For National Author's Day
by Stephi Wild - November 1, 2019


In honor of National Author's Day today, November 1, TOOTSIE has partnered with The New School's College of Performing Arts to launch a playwriting contest for its students. Participants must submit a new, original 5-minute comedic play with the title a?oeWho Are You?a?? based off a TOOTSIE song of the same title. The winner of the contest will receive a private writing consultation with Tony Award-winning book writer Robert Horn.

VIDEO: Andy Grotelueschen Gets Help from TOOTSIE Castmates to Record a Very Special Solo Album
by Nicole Rosky - October 23, 2019


Andy Grotelueschen is no stranger to profanity, as he gets to perform the now iconic 'Jeff Sums It Up' in Broadway's Tootsie every night at the Marquis Theatre. Now he's taking his character's trademark irreverence to the next level... by recording a solo album? Watch below as the whole Tootsie cast takes part in a hilarious film made by Andy's co-star, John Behlmann, and find out what Broadway's most treasured songs might sound like with a Grotelueschen twist.

Dressers Career Spotlight: Lauren Gallitelli Talks Dressing Santino Fontana In TOOTSIE
by Alan Henry - October 23, 2019


Updated September 2023: We're spotlighting different off-stage careers on Broadway to answer some common questions people might have about perusing a career off the stage! This week we're chatting with Lauren Gallitelli, who is Santino Fontana's dresser at TOOTSIE on Broadway! Gallitelli has worked on Broadway at shows such as Cinderella, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Sister Act, and more!

Tony Winner Santino Fontana And Wife Jessica Fontana Welcome First Child
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2019


Santino Fontana and his wife Jessica Fontana have just welcomed a new baby to the family!

Photo Coverage: TOOTSIE Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes and Noble
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - September 11, 2019


Tootsie cast members celebrated the release of their cast recording with a live performance and a CD signing at Barnes and Noble on September 10.

TOOTSIE Will Celebrate Cast Recording Release at Barnes and Noble in September
by Stephi Wild - August 30, 2019


Tootsie cast members will celebrate the release of their cast recording with a live performance and a CD signing at Barnes and Noble on September 10.

Photo Coverage: TOOTSIE Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - July 23, 2019


Tootsie celebrated its 100th performance last night, July 22. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out the photos!

Bid Now to Meet Julie Halston With Two Tickets to TOOTSIE with a Backstage Tour
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2019


Bid to win the chance to meet Julie Halston with 2 tickets to Tootsie with a backstage tour! Julie plays the producer Rita Marshall in the show!

VIDEO: The Cast Of TOOTSIE Performs 'Unstoppable' at the 2019 TONYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 10, 2019


On the 2019 Tony Awards last night, Santino Fontana transformed from failed actor Michael to the sparkling Dorothy in the blink of an eye as he and the cast of Tootsie performed 'Unstoppable.'

TOOTSIE Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 2020
by Julie Musbach - June 6, 2019


TOOTSIE, has announced a new block of tickets on sale through April 19, 2020. Tickets will go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Friday, June 7

VIDEO: Richard Kind Records Ad Spot for TOOTSIE
by Julie Musbach - June 3, 2019


Richard Kind was chosen to be the voice of TOOTSIE's Tony campaign and even he isn't spared the stress of awards season!

MTI to License Broadway's TOOTSIE
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2019


The 11-Time Tony Award-nominated musical, Tootsie, has been acquired for worldwide licensing by Music Theatre International (MTI).

TOOTSIE's Santino Fontana Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Santino Fontana has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for TOOTSIE.

TOOTSIE's Robert Horn Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Robert Horn has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for TOOTSIE.

Photo Coverage: TOOTSIE Star Santino Fontana Gets His Very Own Sardi's Portrait
by Walter McBride - May 21, 2019


This afternoon, Santino Fontana, the star of Broadway's hit musical Tootsie, celebrated an important career milestone with the unveiling of his portrait at the famed Sardi's restaurant.

VIDEO: TOOTSIE Performs 'Unstoppable' on Good Morning America
by Linnae Medeiros - May 17, 2019


The cast of the Tony-nominated musical Tootsie brought Dorothy Michaels to Good Morning America this morning to perform the show's number 'Unstoppable' with its Tony-nominated star, Santino Fontana! Check out the full video below!

VIDEO: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Goes Behind the Scenes of TOOTSIE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019


On today's episode of 'Broadway Week' on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan,' Kelly Ripa goes behind the scenes of 'Tootsie.' She sits down with Santino Fontana, and even tries to take home his character's iconic red dress!

Tootsie History

Other Productions of Tootsie

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

Tootsie - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Santino Fontana
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Robert Horn
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Denis Jones
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical William Ivey Long
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Scott Ellis
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sarah Stiles
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics David Yazbek
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music David Yazbek
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Tootsie
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Brian Ronan
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Design Paul Huntley
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Santino Fontana
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Tootsie
2019 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical David Yazbek
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Santino Fontana
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Robert Horn
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Denis Jones
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Scott Ellis
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Reg Rogers
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Behlmann
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sarah Stiles
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Tootsie
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score David Yazbek
2019 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Robert Horn
2019 Tony Awards Best Choreography Denis Jones
2019 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical William Ivey Long
2019 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Scott Ellis
2019 Tony Awards Best Musical Tootsie
2019 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Simon Hale
2019 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Yazbek
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Andy Grotelueschen
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Santino Fontana
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Lilli Cooper
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Sarah Stiles

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