Tootsie 2018 - Articles Page 14

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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Wake Up With BWW 5/7: Drama Critics Circle Awards, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Yesterday, the Drama Critics Circle Awards were announced, with the big winners being Tootsie, The Ferryman, and more!

Sarah Stiles, Ephraim Sykes Receive 2019 Clarence Derwent Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 3, 2019


The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2019 Clarence Derwent Awards for most promising female and male performers on the New York metropolitan scene have gone to Sarah Stiles (Tootsie) and Ephraim Sykes (Ain't Too Proud:The Life and Times of The Temptations).  The announcement was made by Judy Rice, president of the Foundation, which administers the awards.

Sherie Rene Scott & Norbert Leo Butz, Joe Iconis, and More Set for 54 Below This Month
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019


Next month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Talia Suskauer And Kalyn West Join Broadway Debuts Celebration At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Another Opening, Another Debut! Broadway Debuts of the 2018-2019 Season next week, on Monday, May 6th, 2019, at 9:30pm. Every year new faces join the Broadway community. No matter if they are fresh out of college or already legends on the YouTube cabaret circuit, getting that magical news is something they will never forget.

Leslie Odom, Jr., Sarah Stiles, and More Join Vineyard Gala Lineup
by Julie Musbach - May 1, 2019


Vineyard Theatre announces that Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. (HAMILTON), Tony Award nominee Sarah Stiles (TOOTSIE), Ngozi Anyanwu (GOOD GRIEF), and Kathryn Erbe ('Law & Order: Criminal Intent'), and DJ Crystal Clear will join the line-up of stars set for the company's 2019 Gala fundraiser celebrating Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominated artist and Vineyard Board Member, Colman Domingo.

Actor Maybe Burke Addresses Misgendering In Reviews Of 'safeword.'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019


Actor and activist Maybe Burke, currently appearing in the new play safeword at The American Theatre of Actors, took to social media this week to address multiple instances of misgendering in reviews of the play.

Wake Up With BWW 4/30: Tony Award Nominations, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Tony Nominations Day!

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2019 Tony Nominees!
by Alan Henry - Apr 30, 2019


Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2019 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life.

2019 Tony Awards Nominees - Complete List! HADESTOWN Leads with 14 Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2019


This year's TONY AWARDS nominations have just been announced by Bebe Neuwirth and Brandon Victor Dixon and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2018-19 theatre season (and what a season it's been!) The 2019 TONY AWARDS will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on Sunday, June 9th on CBS. Our official Tony coverage kicks off - NOW!

Rulings Roundup: Recap Tony Awards Eligibility of the 2018-19 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2019


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2018-19 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesdays big announcement... the Tony nominations.

Breaking: Tony Awards Administration Committee Announces Eligilibity Rulings for HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2019


Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the final time this season and confirmed the eligibility status of ten Broadway productions for the 2019 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®. The Tony Awards Administration Committee met a total of four times throughout the 2018-2019 season to decide the eligibility for the 73rd Annual Tony Awards.

Breaking: KISS ME, KATE, AIN'T TOO PROUD & More Earn Chita Rivera Awards Nominations!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2019


Nominations for the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2018-2019 theater season.

What the Drama Desk Awards Nominations Mean for the 2019 Tony Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2019


What does today's news mean for the rest of awards season? Does love from the Drama Desk usually mean that a Tony nomination will follow?

TV: Go Inside Opening Night of TOOTSIE on Broadway!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 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!

Wake Up With BWW 4/24: INK Officially Opens, Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a happy opening to Ink, which officially opens on Broadway tonight!

Alex Brightman Set to Host STARS IN THE ALLEY
by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2019


The Broadway League announceS that Alex Brightman, currently starring in Beetlejuice, will host this year's STARS IN THE ALLEY free outdoor concert. Stars in the Alley will take place on Friday, May 10 at 1PM in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets.

Wake Up With BWW 4/23: TOOTSIE Opens, Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a happy opening to Tootsie, which officially opens tonight on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre!

VIDEO: Watch The Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations Exclusively On BroadwayWorld
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2019


The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, welcomes 'Tootsie' star Julie Halston along with 'Torch Song' sensation Michael Urie to announce the nominees for the 2018-19 season today, April 23rd.

Breaking: HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE & More Earn 2019 Outer Critics Circle Nominations!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2019


The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, welcomes 'Tootsie' star Julie Halston along with 'Torch Song' sensation Michael Urie to announce the nominees for the 2018-19 season today, April 23rd. Click here to watch live!

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/22
by BWW Special - Apr 22, 2019


Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 4/21/2019.

THE PROM, AIN'T TOO PROUD, BEETLEJUICE & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2019


The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.

BEETLEJUICE, HADESTOWN, KISS ME KATE, and More Set for STARS IN THE ALLEY
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2019


This year's Stars in the Alley will take place on Friday, May 10th at 1:00pm in Broadway's legendary Shubert Alley, west of Seventh Avenue between 44th & 45th streets.

Town Hall Theatre Presents WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2019


Closing out the Town Hall Theatre 2018/19 Lost & Found Season with a bang is WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, a sizzling musical farce of female resilience, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek, based on the Academy Award nominated film by Pedro Almod var. WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN will have 12 performances, including two previews, May 30 through June 22, 2019, at Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street, in Lafayette, CA. Tickets are $18 - $35, and are available through the Box Office at (925) 283-1557 or online at www.TownHallTheatre.com.

Brian Flores And Kalyn West Join Broadway Debuts Celebration In May At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2019


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Another Opening, Another Debut! Broadway Debuts of the 2018-2019 Season on May 6th, 2019, at 9:30pm. Every year new faces join the Broadway community. No matter if they are fresh out of college or already legends on the YouTube cabaret circuit, getting that magical news is something they will never forget.

Julie Halston & Michael Urie To Announce 2018-19 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019


"Tootsie" star Julie Halston along with "Torch Song" sensation Michael Urie will announce the Outer Critics Circle nominations for the 2018-19 season on Tuesday, April 23rd in the Oak Room at New York's renown Algonquin Hotel.

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