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Tootsie is a Tony Award-winning stage production of director Sydney Pollack’s beloved 1982 comedy film. Like Pollack’s film, the musical revolves around a struggling soap actor who adopts a new identity as a woman to land more roles, while serving as a love letter to Broadway. Tootsie features a Tony-winning book by Robert Horn and a score by 2018 Tony winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit). The musical premiered in September 2018 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago before premiering on Broadway in April 2019. Tootsie is now touring across North America, with a regional premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. The cast has included Drew Becker as Michael Dorsey and Dorothy Michaels, Ashley Alexandra as Julie Nichols, Payton Reilly as Sandy Lester, Lukas James Miller as Max Von Horn, Jared David Michael Grant as Jeff Slater, Kathy Halenda as Rita Marshall, Steve Brustien as Stan Fields and Adam du Plessis as Ron Carlisle.
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I had a blast when I went to watch the show, a lot of hilarious jokes, one thing that slightly ruined the seating, I had orchestra right, I could see backstage and 1/4 of the stage was cut off, other than that amazing.
We laughed and laughed and laughed some more. I absolutely loved everything from the characters to the music. This show had something for everyone. Best show I’ve ever seen!
I am really disappointed of the concert hall, so I couldn’t even enjoy the show. The seats I bought in the middle upstairs, during the break time, concert hall attendants came to me and asked to change my seats to the left side, it’s empty no one there, they wanted to give my seats to another customers. I really can’t understand why I am choosing seats if I will sit wherever is empty. I was told that they checked with the ticket box my seats were not occupied so they can give it to someone else. If I don’t buy a ticket from the concert hall ticket box so easily I can be reseat to the worse seat.
Tootsie was a huge disappointment to me and my 3 seatmates. The performance was lackluster and terribly slow. While the actors are talented, this did not allow them to shine! In 2o years of Huntsville life, this was the worst play we have attended. We left at Intermission.
Being an avid fan of the movie and seeing it about 50 times, it took me a minute to get into the musical production. The characters were so different and the job Michael Dorsey got was way different. But after I slapped myself and said this is NOT the movie, I totally enjoyed it!!!!!
We laughed SO much. I wasn’t sure what it was about, just knew it was popular, and man, am I glad I decided to get tickets! Hands down one of my top favorites now! I see why it’s so popular!!
This play was below the standards I expect when going to the auditorium to see a Broadway performance. Left at intermission. Needs great improvement.
A fun show, though dated in some ways, still very enjoyable. Great dancing. The only disappointing thing about this musical is that no song is memorable.
To say this play was mediocre is an understatement. Lead woman had a great voice but that could not carry this excuse for a "Broadway" production above 1 star. One whole song was devoted to the F word. Best lines were lifed directly from the movie and the rest was simply so strained it was embarrasing to behold.
We loved the play. The roommate stole the show. Great music
The writers did a fantastic job with this play it was absolutely hilarious. The acting was superb and very professional and entertaining. I highly recommend this play and touring company!
If you’re looking for a musical play that has lots of laugh, this one is a must see! For me, it’s like a de ja vu trip to classic movie “Mrs.Doubtfire,” and stage sets like almost transported to classic tv show “Friends” I enjoyed a lot and eager to see it again soon. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is that some musical lines were too fast to grasp, but overall you’ll net get dull at all!
The lead actor and several others were very strong--singing, dancing, and acting. "Juliette" was weak, except for having a lovely voice. Instrument/vocal balance was well done (in contrast to Jesus Christ Superstar in which the orchestra drowned out the lyrics almost entirely). Imaginative set work. The book is a little heavy handed with the PC stuff (and I am a Democrat), but overall works very well, I think.
I was honestly a little disappointed in this play. There was far too much singing that just wasn’t relevant to the play. The part of the director was so overacted it was hard to watch. Actually there were several parts that were overacted. A couple from our party actually left after the first half. After an extra long intermission, the second half was a little better. My husband and I saw this play in Chicago a few years ago and I remember it being so much funnier.
The choreography, the set, the humor, the clothes—all together made for a terrific show! Even better than expected!
We were in the balcony and found it hard to understand what some of the actors were saying or singing.
Never a dull moment! Enjoyed the vocalists. The set design was amazing.
Great show except it didn't really follow the movie as I thought it was going to. Still good though. The sound at the beginning of the show was a little low and couldn't really understand when they were talking, but it seemed to get better as the show progressed.
This show was so funny! Had me laughing out loud many times.
We loved this show. It was deep. It was funny. It kept us interested the whole time.
