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).
John Behlmann, who earned an Outer Critics Circle nomination for his role as Max Van Horn in Tootsie, has an extensive career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, television, and even video games.
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(Swing)Sissy Bell, making her Broadway debut in Tootsie, has previously graced the stage in Off-Broadway's Trip of Love and toured with Elf the Musical, bringing her extensive regional experience from productions like Chicago and A Chorus Line.
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(Swing)Barry Busby, who previously delighted audiences at the Palace with "Sunset Boulevard," brings his Broadway experience from "Holiday Inn" and "Honeymoon in Vegas" to the cast of "Tootsie."
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Paula Leggett Chase, a versatile performer with a rich background in singing and dancing, brought her extensive Broadway experience to the cast of "Tootsie," showcasing the skills she honed from productions like "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and "Kiss Me, Kate."
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Britney Coleman, who played Suzie and understudied Julie in Tootsie, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in Company, Sunset Boulevard, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
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Lilli Cooper, known for her standout roles on Broadway such as Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants and Elphaba in Wicked, brought her extensive theater experience to the cast of Tootsie, adding to her impressive repertoire of performances.
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Leslie Donna Flesner, who was part of the ensemble in Tootsie and served as an understudy for the character Sandy, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in Hello, Dolly starring Bette Midler and An American in Paris.
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Santino Fontana, who won the 2019 Tony Award® for his dual role in the Broadway production of Tootsie, is also widely recognized as the voice of Prince Hans in Disney's Frozen and has appeared on popular TV shows like “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”
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(Swing)Jenifer Foote, who graced the Broadway stage in Tootsie, has an impressive resume that includes performances in Hello, Dolly!, She Loves Me, and On the Twentieth Century, among others.
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John Arthur Greene, who has showcased his talents in Broadway productions such as "Company," "School Of Rock," and "Matilda," also starred in the past hit show "Tootsie."
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Andy Grotelueschen received a Tony nomination for his performance in "Tootsie" on Broadway, showcasing his exceptional talent that has also graced productions like "Cyrano de Bergerac" and numerous Off-Broadway and regional theaters.
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Julie Halston, known for her acclaimed roles in Broadway productions such as Hairspray and Gypsy, brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of Tootsie, having previously received multiple Drama Desk and Outer Critics nominations.
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(Standby)Jeff Kready, who has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" and the revival of "Les Misérables," was a standout in the cast of "Tootsie," showcasing his extensive talent and versatility honed from his diverse theatrical background.
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Michael McGrath, who brought his Tony Award-winning talent to the stage in "Nice Work If You Can Get It," also graced the Broadway production of "Tootsie" with his extensive experience from shows like "Spamalot" and "Memphis."
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(Swing)Adam Monley, who has graced Broadway in productions such as Les Miserables and the original cast of Mamma Mia!, brought his extensive experience to Tootsie, drawing from his rich background in both theater and television.
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Shina Ann Morris, who has graced Broadway stages in productions such as Holiday Inn, Cinderella, and Annie, brought her talent to the cast of Tootsie, adding to her impressive repertoire that includes roles in West Side Story and Nice Work If You Can Get It.
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James Moye, who has an impressive array of Broadway and regional credits including "Ragtime" and "The Full Monty," was part of the cast of "Tootsie," bringing his extensive experience from shows like "Urinetown" and "A Tale of Two Cities" to the production.
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Reg Rogers, known for his acclaimed performance in *Tootsie*, has an impressive theatre background, including nominations for his roles in *The Royal Family* and *Holiday*.
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Sarah Stiles, who earned a Tony Award nomination for her standout performance in Tootsie in 2019, has an impressive theatrical resume that includes roles in Hand to God, Avenue Q, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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Anthony Wayne, who was part of the original company of TOOTSIE in 2019, has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, Once On This Island, and PIPPIN.
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Awards and Nominations
2019 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Santino Fontana won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Sarah Stiles was nominated but did not win.
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Santino Fontana won.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: John Behlmann was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Reg Rogers was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Sarah Stiles was nominated but did not win.
2019 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Andy Grotelueschen was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Santino Fontana won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Lilli Cooper was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Sarah Stiles was nominated but did not win.