The show, which has been a resounding success on
Broadway, in
Chicago and in Europe since 2018, is an adaptation of the famous 1982 film of the same name, starring Dustin Hoffman. The story features Michael Dorsey, a talented but temperamental actor struggling to land roles. Desperate and out of work, Michael takes the bold step of showing up for an audition disguised as a woman he names
Dorothy Michaels. Against all odds, he lands the role that sets him on a meteoric rise to
Broadway stardom. As
Dorothy sees audiences fall at her feet and her peers fall in love with her, Michael soon realizes that his character is leading him into a series of hilarious misunderstandings, and that his double identity will eventually be revealed.
With 17 talented performers on stage, led by a visionary young director,
Tootsie is a laugh-out-loud hit with its bold, punchy lyrics, and intoxicates with its rhythmic pop and jazz songs composed by David Yazbek (The Full Monty). The show is considered one of
Broadway's funniest new musicals and has earned 11 nominations at the 2019 Tony Awards.
Tootsie, which Rolling Stone magazine calls "a musical comedy paradise", will provide audiences with a colorful and moving experience!