Tootsie semi-controversy sidebar

Posted: 7/29/19 at 2:56pm

In the 1982 movie, the producer asks the cameraman how much farther he can move the camera back to make Dorothy more attractive.  "How do you feel about Cleveland?" the cameraman responds. 

I've heard vague rumors that this line has been altered in the stage version.  I'm wondering if anyone who has seen it can verify this claim as well as give an approximation of the revised wording?

 

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 7/29/19 at 3:00pm

As the musical is set in the world of Broadway theater and not television, there are no cameras. I don't recall an equivalent line to this one. Though there is a line that Jeff has when he sees Dorothy in a dress for the first time--when asked if he thinks she looks heavy, he responds, "You look... difficult to abduct."

Updated On: 7/29/19 at 03:00 PM

[FranklinDickson2018]

Posted: 7/29/19 at 3:00pm

The musical "Tootsie" takes place in rehearsals and performance for a Broadway musical.  Not a soap opera, not a movie.  Why would this line be in the musical?  There is not a scene (and I have seen the show) that would warrant it.  No cameramen on stage.  That is an odd rumor, from someone who doesn't know that the setting for the musical is completely different from the film.  Trust me it is not any part of the show.

Posted: 7/29/19 at 3:03pm

Oh gosh.  Thanks for clearing that up.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 7/29/19 at 3:20pm

Tennis Fan said: "In the 1982 movie, the producer asks the cameraman how much farther he can move the camera back to make Dorothy more attractive. "How do you feel about Cleveland?" the cameraman responds.

I've heard vague rumors that this line has been altered in the stage version. I'm wondering if anyone who has seen it can verify this claim as well as give an approximation of the revised wording?

In what way is this even a "semi-controversy"?