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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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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!

Photo Coverage: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper & More Celebrate Opening Night of TOOTSIE on Broadway!
by Linda Lenzi - April 24, 2019


Tootsie officially opened last night, April 23! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you inside the after party below!

BWW Review: Robert Horn, David Yazbek's Hilarious Take On TOOTSIE Addresses Contemporary Gender Issues
by Michael Dale - April 24, 2019


Following in the footsteps of NETWORK and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Robert Horn (book) and David Yazbek's (score) musical comedy Tootsie continues this Broadway season's welcome trend of adapting classic, decades-old source material into brand new stage pieces that examine familiar stories through a contemporary lens.

VIDEO: TOOTSIE Takes Its Opening Night Bows On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2019


Tootsie, which opens tonight at the Marquis Theatre, tells the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime - as the star of a new Broadway musical.

Review Roundup: TOOTSIE Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Had To Say!
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2019


Tootsie, which opens tonight at the Marquis Theatre, tells the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime - as the star of a new Broadway musical. 

BWW Exclusive: The TOOTSIE Team Reveals All and Plays Tootsie or Dare!
by Nicole Rosky - April 27, 2019


Earlier this week, the company of Tootsie celebrated its opening night at the Marquis Theatre. Before they took their bows, the cast took a little break from rehearsals to have some fun  with a little game we cooked up for them- Tootsie or Dare!

Tootsie History

Other Productions of Tootsie

2018   Chicago Pre-Broadway Run
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2019   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2021   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour

Tootsie - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Santino Fontana
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Robert Horn
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Denis Jones
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical William Ivey Long
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Scott Ellis
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sarah Stiles
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics David Yazbek
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music David Yazbek
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Tootsie
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Brian Ronan
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Design Paul Huntley
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Santino Fontana
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Tootsie
2019 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical David Yazbek
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Santino Fontana
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Robert Horn
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Denis Jones
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Scott Ellis
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Reg Rogers
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Behlmann
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sarah Stiles
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Tootsie
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score David Yazbek
2019 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Robert Horn
2019 Tony Awards Best Choreography Denis Jones
2019 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical William Ivey Long
2019 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Scott Ellis
2019 Tony Awards Best Musical Tootsie
2019 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Simon Hale
2019 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Yazbek
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Andy Grotelueschen
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Santino Fontana
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Lilli Cooper
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Sarah Stiles

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