TOOTSIE Reviews

[JudyDenmark]

CoffeeBreak said: "Daily Beast

https://www.thedailybeast.com/tootsie-on-broadway-a-cross-dressing-classic-gets-a-large-spoonful-of-woke"

THANK YOU for posting this and saving us. This thread is obnoxiously b!tchy even for BroadwayWorld. 

Lets hope more reviews get posted soon. 

[bjh2114]

Hollywood Reporter is a rave, and this quote about the score perfectly sums up how I felt about it:

"[Yazbek's] score here doesn't match the intoxicating spell of his work on The Band's Visit, but every song displays solid musical-theater craftsmanship and is firmly grounded in character and story. And this is the rare modern musical that gives us a fabulously brassy old-fashioned overture and a jazzy entr'acte."

Just because the score might not be as unique or interesting as some of his past work doesn't mean it isn't good.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/tootsie-theater-review-1204056

[After Eight]

"Just because the score might not be as unique or interesting as some of his past work doesn't mean it isn't good."

 

It has nothing to do with his past work. It isn't good because it isn't good. Period.

And for the record, his past work isn't so hot either.

[bjh2114]

Time Out NY is positive and calls the book the funniest since Book of Mormon.

"The most glorious words in the English language, the director of the show-within-a-show in 42nd Street once declared, are musical comedy. But few musicals on Broadway these days live up to the second part of that term: They evoke fond chuckles of appreciation, but they don’t suck the laughs from your belly. Enter Tootsie, all dolled up in a red sequined gown, to drag out the real comic goods. Let other shows mope or brood or inspire, as some of them do very well. This one is out to give you a good time, and that’s just what it does. Tootsie rocks. Tootsie rolls. Tootsie pops."

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/tootsie-broadway-musical-review

[bjh2114]

After Eight said: "It has nothing to do with his past work. It isn't good because it isn't good. Period.

And forthe record, his past work isn't so hot either."

Oh well I'm glad that's settled then.

[Miles2Go2]

Rolling Stone: A Fun-Time Musical for Turbulent Times

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/tootsie-a-fun-time-musical-for-turbulent-times-826419/amp/

[Miles2Go2]

The Wrap: ‘Tootsie’ Broadway Review: Santino Fontana Can’t Fill Dustin Hoffman’s Heels in New Musical

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thewrap.com/tootsie-broadway-review-santino-fontana-dustin-hoffman-david-yazbek/amp/

[Mister Matt]

"Not everyone is so easy to please."

So, if I love the score, it's because I'm just so easy to please? Sit down, John.

[LLW2]

Earlier Washington Post link appeared to go to the Washington Post home page. Here is the review:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/if-you-loved-the-movie-tootsie-then-youll-be-delighted-with-the-new-broadway-show/2019/04/23/336678f2-65cd-11e9-8985-4cf30147bdca_story.html?utm_term=.94e3cb8432a3

 

[Kad]

These reviews are studded with money quotes. Even if the Times hates it, they’ll be fine.

[bjh2114]

^Agreed. And with a strong Times review (or even without), this actually might make the Best Musical race tighter than I expected.

[Jordan Catalano]

I’m thrilled at the reviews so far. I know AfterLife doesn’t think anyone should like the show since he deemed it unworthy to even speak about, but I love it.

[Miles2Go2]

AM NY: Tootsie' review: Musical adaptation disappoints

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.amny.com/amp/entertainment/tootsie-review-1.30156295

[YvanEhtNioj]

Kad said: "These reviews are studded with money quotes. Even if the Times hates it, they’ll be fine."

Now when's the last time we've been able to say that?

[CoffeeBreak]

NY1 https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/theater-reviews/2019/04/24/theater-review---tootsie-

[Miles2Go2]

Entertainment Weekly gives it a B:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/ew.com/theater-reviews/2019/04/23/tootsie-broadway-review/amp/

[thealtoslament]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/theater/review-tootsie.html

Critic's Pick from Jesse Green at NYT

[bdn223]

I have a weird feeling this season is going to turn into a Kinky Boots vs Matilda where Hadestown’s producers overplay their hands as the expected frontrunner, allowing for a big hearted musical Tootsie (or possibly The Prom) to get the hearts and votes of Tony voters.

[Markecib]

Ythealtoslament said: "https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/theater/review-tootsie.html

Critic's Pick from Jesse Green at NYT"

Though he hates the staging. Which is buried toward the bottom of the review. Everything else is positive.

[RippedMan]

I still think Hadestosn will win, but it won’t be a shut-out. This wins book, that wins score.

[Robbie2]

thealtoslament said: "https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/theater/review-tootsie.html

Critic's Pick from Jesse Green at NYT"

https://www.didhelikeit.com/shows/tootsie-review.html

[ND_2000]

Anxious to read Terry Teachout ... anyone know if that is coming?

[Robbie2]

[Robbie2]

[Observation]

I'm so thrilled to see the wonderful reviews for this show. I saw the very first preview in Chicago and had the best time. I would love to see it again to see all of the changes made.