Tootsie 2019 - Articles Page 1.8

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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’Tootsie’ on Broadway review: A delicious update of a comedy classic
8 / 10

All of this is directed with great spirit and charm by Scott Ellis, and it's held together by the extraordinary Fontina. More than just a marvelous physical feat - he changes personas and clothes with quicksilver grace - the performance never soft pedals Michael's steamroller ambition, even as Fontana makes us feel the character's desperation and frustration. Which is to say: You root for Michael even if he's sometimes an immense jerk.

Tootsie: forget Dustin Hoffman, this new musical reinvents an ageing Hollywood hit - Broadway review
8 / 10

Just when you thought the old-fashioned musical comedy was dead, along comes an adaptation of a 37-year-old movie about sexism in the entertainment industry to breathe new life into it. David Yazbek and Robert Horn's Tootsie has the big dance numbers, frothy score, rat-a-tat jokes, and, in Santino Fontana, the kind of star turn from a triple threat that made the American musical such a pop cultural force fifty years ago. Directed with Swiss watch precision by Scott Ellis, Tootsie is an unexpected, charming delight.

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 to Launch National Tour in 2020; West End, Australia, and Japan Productions Announced!
by Alan Henry - May 16, 2019


The 11-Time Tony Award-nominated musical, TOOTSIE, will launch a North American Tour at Shea's Buffalo Theater in Buffalo, New York, in Fall 2020, announced producers Scott Sanders and Carol Fineman. Casting, exact dates and additional cities will be announced at a later date.

VIDEO: Santino Fontana's Dorothy Michaels in TOOTSIE Was Inspired by the Women in His Life
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2019


On Friday night, Santino Fontana was a guest on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to talk about the Broadway adaptation of 'Tootsie' he stars in.

Photo Coverage: Jenifer Foote Receives the Legacy Robe for TOOTSIE
by Walter McBride - April 29, 2019


Tootsie is officially open on Broadway! As per Broadway tradition, the Legacy Robe was awarded to the ensemble member with the most Broadway credits, in this case, Jenifer Foote!

TV: TOOTSIE's Dorothy Michaels Takes Over TV!
by Nicole Rosky - April 24, 2019


Broadway's new Comedy Musical, TOOTSIE, opened to critical acclaim last night at the Marquis Theatre - and people can't stop talking about Dorothy Michaels! The toast of the town, Dorothy recently stopped by Live with Kelly & Ryan, The View and ABC's Backstage with Sandy Kenyon. 

TV: Go Inside Opening Night of TOOTSIE on Broadway!
by TV - Opening Night Special - April 24, 2019


The Marquis Theatre was hoppin' last night, April 23, 2019, as Broadway welcomed one of the final musicals of the 2018-19 season. Tootsie, starring Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Sarah Stiles, John Behlmann and more, celebrated its opening night at Pier 60 and BroadwayWorld was there!

Photo Coverage: The Stars Hit The Red Carpet For Opening Night Of TOOTSIE!
by Walter McBride - April 24, 2019


Tootsie officially opened last night, April 23! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of all the red carpet action below!

TV: TOOTSIE's John Behlmann Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - April 24, 2019


Last night, Dorothy Michaels officially came to Broadway with the opening of Tootsie at the Marquis Theatre, and cast member John Behlmann took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story all throughout the most important night and gave us an inside look at everything from pre-show to the after party! If you missed all the fun (or just want to relive it all again), we've compiled footage from the takeover; check it all out below!

Photo Coverage: Santino Fontana and the Cast of TOOTSIE Take Their Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - April 24, 2019


Tootsie officially opened last night, April 23! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast, led by Santino Fontana, taking their opening night bows below!

Tootsie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Tootsie have there been?
Tootsie has had 3 productions including Chicago which opened in 2018, Broadway which opened in 2019 and US Tour which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has Tootsie been nominated for?
Tootsie has been nominated for several Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Robert Horn, Best Choreography for Denis Jones, Best Costume Design of a Musical for William Ivey Long, Best Direction of a Musical for Scott Ellis, Best Orchestrations for Simon Hale, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Yazbek.
What Tony Awards has Tootsie won?
Tootsie won the following Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical for Robert Horn, Best Choreography for Denis Jones, Best Costume Design of a Musical for William Ivey Long, Best Direction of a Musical for Scott Ellis, Best Orchestrations for Simon Hale, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Yazbek.
What awards has Tootsie been nominated for?
Tootsie has been nominated for several prestigious awards including Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical for Robert Horn, Outstanding Choreography for Denis Jones, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Scott Ellis, Outstanding Lyrics for David Yazbek, Outstanding Music for David Yazbek, Outstanding Musical for Tootsie, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical for Brian Ronan, Outstanding Wig and Hair Design for Paul Huntley, Distinguished Performance Award for Santino Fontana by the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical for Tootsie by the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical for Robert Horn, Outstanding Choreographer for Denis Jones, Outstanding Costume Design for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Scott Ellis, Outstanding New Broadway Musical for Tootsie, and Outstanding New Score for David Yazbek by the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Tootsie won?
Tootsie has won several awards including Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical for Robert Horn, Outstanding Choreography for Denis Jones, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Scott Ellis, Outstanding Lyrics for David Yazbek, Outstanding Music for David Yazbek, Outstanding Musical for Tootsie, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical for Brian Ronan, Outstanding Wig and Hair Design for Paul Huntley, Distinguished Performance Award for Santino Fontana from the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical for Tootsie, Outstanding Book of a Musical for Robert Horn, Outstanding Choreographer for Denis Jones, Outstanding Costume Design for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Scott Ellis, Outstanding New Broadway Musical for Tootsie, Outstanding New Score for David Yazbek from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and more.
What are the songs in Tootsie and what's the order?

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