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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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Photo Flash: First Look at Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper & More in TOOTSIE on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2019


The world premiere comedy musical 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. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

TV: Broadway Struts the Red Carpet on Opening Night of TOOTSIE
by TV - Red Carpets - April 23, 2019


The new comedy musical, Tootsie officially opens tonight, Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

TV: Watch Highlights of TOOTSIE on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2019


TOOTSIE began previews on Broadway on Friday, March 29th and will officially open tonight, April 23rd. Check out highlights of the cast on action below!

TOOTSIE's John Behlmann Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - April 22, 2019


Get ready for an inside look at the opening night of Tootsie on Broadway because cast member John Behlmann is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, April 23rd! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to see everything that goes into the most important night, from pre-show to the after party! You're not gonna want to miss this; we won't let you down!

Meet the Cast of TOOTSIE- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - March 29, 2019


The new comedy musical, Tootsie begins performances on Broadway tonight, March 29th, with an opening night of Tuesday, April 23rd. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

TOOTSIE to Offer Digital Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Julie Musbach - March 27, 2019


The new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, will launch a digital lottery on Friday, March 29, making a limited number of $42 tickets available

TV: Find Out What TOOTSIE Has in Store for Broadway!
by Julie Musbach - March 14, 2019


Tootsie is getting ready to charm its way into the hearts of Broadway fans. We met up with the company to chat about their journey to the stage and what they have in store!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast and Creatives of TOOTSIE, Led by Santino Fontana!
by Walter McBride - March 14, 2019


Rehearsals are currently underway for Tootsie, which begins preview performances on Friday, March 29th and officially opens on Tuesday, April 23rd at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street).

FREEZE FRAME: Santino Fontana and the Cast of TOOTSIE Meet the Press!
by Walter McBride - March 13, 2019


Rehearsals are currently underway for Tootsie, which begins preview performances on Friday, March 29th and officially opens on Tuesday, April 23rd at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). The company just met the press and you can check out a photo preview from the big day below!

Up On The Marquee: TOOTSIE is Heading For Broadway!
by Walter McBride - February 17, 2019


Tootsie is on its way to Broadway bringing a colorful cast of characters to life on stage. Tootsie will open on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street) in the heart of Times Square. Broadway preview performances will begin on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Up on the Marquee: TOOTSIE Arrives on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - February 11, 2019


The box office for the new Broadway musical, Tootsie, is now open at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). TOOTSIE begins preview performances on Friday, March 29th and officially opens on Tuesday, April 23rd.

Box Office Opens For TOOTSIE On Broadway This Friday!
by A.A. Cristi - February 6, 2019


The box office for the new Broadway musical, TOOTSIE, will open on Friday, February 8 at 10am at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). The Marquis Theatre box office will be open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 8pm.  Beginning May 5, the box office will be open on Sundays from 12pm to 6pm.

Santino Fontana Will Talk TOOTSIE, Rodgers & Hart, and More at Ripley Grier Studios
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2019


Santino Fontana, star of the eagerly anticipated new Broadway musical Tootsie and creator and cast member of the upcoming Lyrics & Lyricists event We'll Have Manhattan: Rodgers & Hart in New York at the 92ndStreet Y, will be the focus of an exclusive Drama Desk interview/Q&A program today, January 15 at 6:00 pm. The event will take place at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave (between 36th and 37th Streets), on the 17th floor (Rm. 17-N), and will be moderated by Drama Desk member Michael Portantiere (BroadwayStars.com, TalkinBroadway.com). Limited General Admission seating is available for the public (non DD Members) $5 General, please make reservations at michael@broadwaystars.com. Please put 'RSVP Santino Fontana event' in the subject line.

VIDEO: BroadwayCon Gives Us a First Look at TOOTSIE
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2019


Today, during day three of BroadwayCon, fans were given the unique chance to catch a First Look at some of the most talked-about new shows on Broadway: Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Kiss Me, Kate, Tootsie, and more, hosted by Tootsie's Julie Halston. Watch the performance from Tootsie below!

Santino Fontana Will Talk TOOTSIE, Rodgers & Hart, and More at Ripley Grier Studios
by Stephi Wild - January 7, 2019


Santino Fontana, star of the eagerly anticipated new Broadway musical Tootsie and creator and cast member of the upcoming Lyrics & Lyricists event We'll Have Manhattan: Rodgers & Hart in New York at the 92ndStreet Y, will be the focus of an exclusive Drama Desk interview/Q&A program on Tuesday, January 15 at 6:00 pm. The event will take place at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave (between 36th and 37th Streets), on the 17th floor (Rm. 17-N), and will be moderated by Drama Desk member Michael Portantiere (BroadwayStars.com, TalkinBroadway.com). Limited General Admission seating is available for the public (non DD Members) $5 General, please make reservations at michael@broadwaystars.com. Please put 'RSVP Santino Fontana event' in the subject line.

Photos: Get a Peek at What TOOTSIE Has in Store
by Julie Musbach - December 18, 2018


Tootsie is on its way to Broadway bringing a colorful cast of characters to life on stage. Meet them below!

Photo Flash: Santino Fontana Dons a Wig and Dress For TOOTSIE
by Stephi Wild - December 6, 2018


Santino Fontana is gearing up to don a wig and a dress onstage in Tootsie! The new musical comes to Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre. We've got your first look at the leading man in costume below!

Photo Flash: TOOTSIE's Santino Fontana Comes to Broadway At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - December 5, 2018


The Broadway at Birdland concert series was thrilled to present Santino Fontana on Monday, December 3. Mr. Fontana will return to the historic stage on December 17, with another 7pm show.

Photo Flash: First Look at Santino Fontana as 'Dorothy Michaels' TOOTSIE!
by Nicole Rosky - December 5, 2018


Following its world premiere pre-Broadway engagement at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, Tootsie is getting ready to open on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre. Below, check out a first look at the show's new Broadway artwork, featuring leading man, Santino Fontana, in drag!

Photo Flash: TOOTSIE Cast Poses In Front of New Broadway Home!
by Nicole Rosky - November 29, 2018


Following its world premiere pre-Broadway engagement at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, Tootsie is getting ready to open on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre. John Behlmann, who plays Max, just posted a photo of the whole cast in front of their new Broadway home! 

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of Broadway-Bound TOOTSIE in Chicago?
by Alan Henry - October 2, 2018


TOOTSIE's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement officially opened last night, September 30, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. The show runs through October 14 before opening on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre. Get a first look at the cast, starring Santino Fontana, in the photos below!

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Santino Fontana and the Cast of Broadway-Bound TOOTSIE
by Stephi Wild - October 1, 2018


TOOTSIE's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement officially opened last night, September 30, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. The show runs through October 14 before opening on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre. Get a first look at the cast, starring Santino Fontana, in the photos below!

Tootsie History

Other Productions of Tootsie

2018   Chicago Pre-Broadway Run
Chicago
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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