Copyright 1991-2023 Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mister Matt. I assume Aida will be as it's meant to start at Paper Mill. Now Casting: Broadway Musical 'Tootsie' Is Casting Its National Tour Weve got a long road ahead of us before tours get up and running again. It does not store any personal data. Actors & Performers. Indeed, most of the musical numbers exploit this line of tongue-in-cheek irony and genuine respect for the sincerity of the characters feelings. Phoenix: "Tootsie" - 3/18/22 - Talkin'Broadway Visitors are encouraged to wear masks by choice and consider receiving booster shots to bolster preventative measures against new variants. As alter-ego Dorothy, Becker offers homage to Dustin Hoffmans film interpretation, for example, lightly tapping his upper chest area, under his pearl necklace, for emphasis when speaking. Solomon, a former North Haven resident and Hamden Hall graduate, will be directing the musical at the Bushnell Feb. 21-26. Stephen Mallatratt's stage adaptation of Susan Hill's novel began its run at the Fortune in 1989. Tootsie,the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is comingto Segerstrom Center for a limited two-week engagement from May 31 to June 12. Share this: Email Print More 'Tootsie' First National Tour Casting Revealed - Tours To You He also had the great pleasure of seeing s (read more about this author). Copyright 2018 DC Theater Arts. In these turbulent times, when the world seems out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll, raves Rolling Stone. On Broadway TOOTSIE played played 293 regular and 25 preview performances. She especially nails her character's big song, 'What's Gonna Happen', where she has to perform some very fast paced lyrics. Its the REVIVALS that got small. Apologies if this is a dumb question or a bit off-topic but I'm genuinely curious - what benefits are there for an actor to be non-union? Based on the story by DON McGUIRE and LARRY GELBART The two will be joined by Chloe Fineman and Megan Stalter to play a group of childhood friends on a mission to help a former best friend. The statement reads: "Let's just face it,. They also have to share their hotel room with another. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. As Michael/Dorothy, Drew Becker earns both laughs and cheersas Michael, he is at his best in scenes with roommate Jeff (a winning Jared David Michael Grant), scoring laughs with both his antic physicality and rapid-fire whining. The iconic organizationbest known for supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people, parents, families and allieswas founded in March 1973. Costume Design: William Ivey Long "Tootsie" will be staged at the Bushnell Feb. 21-26. Tootsie at the National Theatre updates the film as an all-singing, all-dancing, all-laughing musical comedy. However, the show sadly didn't end up doing so well in the long run as it ended up closing on January 5th, 2020 after 293 performances at a loss of $10,000,000. In the beginning, he is full of determination to find himself employed as an actor. 2,545 Followers. Moving forward, Binder will further work to clarify statements on our breakdowns letting actors and representation know what our casting goals are-what we're seeking, specifically in terms of diversity and inclusion, and what we want to achieve. Set. and the COLUMBIA PICTURES motion picture produced by PUNCH PRODUCTIONS and starring DUSTIN HOFFMAN TOOTSIE Book by ROBERT HORN Music and Lyrics by DAVID YAZBEK (I don't think most people here know, or even care, how HEAVILY offered weekly guarantees affects the budgets of a show for a tour. Music & Lyrics: David Yazbek The mechanics behind it- a large group of people working closely together, moving from city to city to large venues that then draw in thousands of people from a broad surrounding area- are mind-boggling to reconcile with COVID-related safety.I think the issue is moot: this tour, and any tour, will not be happening for a long time. Robert Horn (book) and David Yazbek (score) have updated the piece (partially) to the present, so there are cell phones and Apple computers, but much of the piece still seems set in the movies 1980s era, which is just fine. TOOTSIE opened on Broadway on April 23, 2019. Rita Marshall: Kathy Halenda With this morning's casting notice, Binder Casting was seeking to solicit additional submissions to ensure a diverse cast. The whirlwind Dorothy modernizes, , dropping the Elizabethan swords and gowns and changing the period to the 1950s. With original Broadway choreography by Denis Jones, tour scenic design by Christine Peters (original scenic design for Broadway was by David Rockwell), lighting design by Donald Holder, sound design by Brian Ronan, and costume design by William Ivey Long. "I remember being up in the second balcony and it all looked very small, but it was still such a great show. "People definitely still remember the movie, and it sure has its iconic moments. The seven-show 2022-2023 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin subscription package price starts at $300 and includes: Beetlejuice, TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, Jagged Little Pill, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tootsie, Hairspray and Cats. 'Tootsie,' First Nat'l Tour - Backstage Drew Becker gives a terrific performance as Michael Dorsey. LizzieCurry said: "This is a public FB status update, so:https://www.facebook.com/nchernicoff/posts/10216375791015588?__tn__=H-R"While I completely understand being upset at this and it's completely shady and ridiculous, given that 50,000+ Equity members are out of work right now and are going to be looking for jobs whenever things reopen, not sure if blasting any show as "transphobic crap" (whether accurate or not) is the smartest business decision one could make. Director: Dave Solomon Its what theyre coming for. his character says. Natalie Charles Ellis just put on her Instagram that she is very frustrated. The tour will be going out non-equity, though work had been done on an Equity production, including offers to actors and stage managers. Tootsie (Non-Equity) National Tour Schedule & Production History Tootsie (Non-Equity) Show Information This New York Times Critic's Pick tells the story of Michael Dorsey, an. Logan Culwell-Block Based on the story by DON McGUIRE and LARRY GELBART and the COLUMBIA PICTURES motion picture produced by PUNCH PRODUCTIONS and starring DUSTIN HOFFMAN Broadway Choreography by DENIS JONES The statement reads: "Let's just face it, sometimes you have the best intentions, but your overall execution doesn't match. Leah Putnam TOOTSIE 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. The production will play in over 25 locations during the 2021-2022 season, including Buffalo, Houston, and Los Angeles. Payton Reilly as Michaels friend Sandy Lester was also a comic favorite with the audience, especially as she shares her own nightmares about bad auditions. Tweets & replies. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. For tickets and information, please visit www.asugammage.com or call 480-965-3434. All subject to change, of course, but tours are seemingly back on the books with every major market having a new full lineup of shows starting in the fall, and in some markets, even later. Broadway's "Rat Pack" features Sam Gravitte, Kathryn Allison, Luke Hawkins, and Jelani Remy. After having its out-of-town tryout in Chicago, Illinois, opened on April 23rd, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway, where it earned, As Michael's roommate, Jeff Slater, who is also an unsuccessful playwright, Jared David, Rivertowne Repertory Players (10/20-10/29), Mills River Elementary School (5/18-5/21), Theatre At The Imperial Centre (3/03-3/12), Pineville Elementary School (10/19-10/19), 11 Tony Award nominations (including Best Musical), TOOTSIE is Coming to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in April 2023, TOOTSIE is Coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, BWW Review: TOOTSIE is Mostly a Drag at the Buell Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Tootsie Roll Industries is engaged in the manufacture and sale of candy. Nashville Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. Call it TOOTSIE! "Theres nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. markypoo said: "But Troika is also producing the MFL tour, and it has Equity actors in it. Is CT recycling going into the trash? It is almost tricky to try to revive the politics of Tootsie in this day and era, i.e., that any man who has walked in a womans girdle shared her triumphs, felt her humiliations, borrowed her wigs is an honorary member of the tribe. Plus, see new production photos of the Washington, D.C. production, now extended through April 8. Bah! Located on Broadway in downtown, Tootsie's nurtured the careers of several country music legends. ", Payton Reilly as Sandy Lester in "Tootsie. He wins the role with a knockout performance of the Nurses stirring number voicing her promise to Juliet: I Wont Let You Down.. Gordon, Maverick Hiu, Dominique Kempf, Ashton Lambert, Marquez Linder, Lucy Panush, and Alec Ruiz. The company will also include Leyla Ali, Connor Allston, Darius Aushay, Lexi Baldachino, Michael Bingham, Kyra Christopher, Delaney Gold, Danielle J.S. TR | Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. Financial Statements - WSJ Not only is he cast but becoming Dorothy allows him to access his inner female in a way that creates both emotional growth and increasingly comic complications. THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Through October 2023. Book: Robert Horn Music and Lyrics: David Yazbek Based on the film by Don McGuire and Larry Gelbart Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Casting for the first US national tour of Broadway musical, "Tootsie." Roles Collapse All Roles. Casting has been revealed for the upcoming National Tour of the musical comedy Tootsie, including Drew Becker as Michael Dorsey, Ashley Alexandra as Julie Nichols. That makes it all the more curious.I know it was SETA, so thank you clarifying which tour was assumed. [Equity] HAIRSPRAY- National Tour (through June 25, 2023) A new North American tour of the hit musical Hairspray, led by original director Jack O'Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Might just be a cost-saving thing if the tour never goes out this coming season. March 3, 2023, By The design team includes original scenic designer David Rockwell, tour scenic designer Christine Peters, costume designer William Ivey Long, associate costume designer Christopher Vergara, lighting designer Donald Holder, associate lighting designers Vivien Leone and Coby Chasman-Beck, assistant lighting designer Colleen Doherty, sound designer Brian Ronan, associate sound designer Cody Spencer, hair and wig designer Paul Huntley, assistant hair and wig designer Loryn Pretorius, and make-up designer Angelina Avallone with casting by Chad Murnane of Binder Casting. Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, earnings & estimates, ratio and margins. Ashley Alexandra as Julie, Tootsie National Tour (Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade) The tour will also play in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts from May 31 - June 12 2022. broadwayguy2 said: "It's a VERY ****ty thing.RE: HOUSING AND PER DIEMS: Double occupancy rooms is *very* standard on tour, regardless of AEA or Non-AEA. Book: Robert Horn Julie Nichols: Ashley Alexandra That's what I thought would happen as soon as the facts of the switch to non-Eq was announced. Even as the melody distorts, the clever lyrics (All Ill see are judges / And theyll all look like Scalia) and her comic physicality scored with the audience. The chief difference being that on *most* AEA tour tiers, you are given a choice of two company hotels and a choice to share a room or have your own room your choice determines how much Per Diem you receive as the housing cost is deducted or you may take the full Per Diem and find your own housing. The dynamic Kathy Halenda is excellent as the ultimate Broadway producer Rita Marshall. LOL"Seriously. Non-equity tours usually involve smaller sets and fewer actors than you typically find in Equity productions. Some people already had signed contracts and Stage Management and Company Management had been engaged for a little while. March 4, 2023, By Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. "I was working on a musical version of '9 to 5,' another early 80s hit comedy, when I first got involved. I'm not at all saying that I agree with any of this, but I could easily see a non-equity tour playing Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, etc. The Ensemble are Leyla Ali, Connor Alston, Darius Aushay, Michael Bingham, Kyra Christopher, Delaney Gold, Danielle J.S. It's not a "regular" job that you go to every day with constant pay in that field. Showbusiness is contract to contract. Gordon, Maverick Hiu, Dominique Kempf, Marquez Linder, Lucy Panush, and Alec Ruiz. shines with romantic insanity, reminding us that love, like musical comedy, belongs to us all. If you feel that something is in error, or have suggestions or questions, feel free to Contact Us. By Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The National Tour of Tootsie. We all need to do better and be a part of the change. Shows on Tour Actors' Equity Association The mechanics behind it- a large group of people working closely together, moving from city to city to large venues that then draw in thousands of people from a broad surrounding area- are mind-boggling to reconcile with COVID-related safety.I think the issue is moot: this tour, and any tour, will not be happening for a long time. If you're not working as an actor, it's not like your actors' union status means anythingoutside of show business,except theability to be seen at Union auditions. March 3, 2023, By The lounge, featuring three stages, hosts a variety of live musical performances every night by local artists. Michael, desperate for work, transforms himself into Dorothy Michaels. When the nonequity tour of Rent came to my city, last year, an actor newly hired to cover Collins sat next to me and we chatted about life on tour. He wins the role with a knockout performance of the Nurses stirring number voicing her promise to Juliet: I Wont Let You Down., As Dorothy, Becker instinctively grasps the charm and compassion inherent in the character; his performance, like Hoffmans, is reminiscent of Jack Lemmons as Daphne in the 1959 Billy Wilder classic. A mini-tour consisting only of the southwest and Great Plains states wont make it worthwhile. Theater Shows. Whenever Drew is on stage as Dorothy Michaels, he looks and sounds fabulous. Not sure about The Cher Show or Pretty Woman. She got cast as Sandy when it was equity. Dorothy takes it with good humor (perhaps age has given her wisdom), and the two of them have some strikingly comic scenes together, which I will not ruin for you by describing. Thanks. The Cher Show (also rumored to be scrapped), Pretty Woman, Ain't Too Proud, Oklahoma, Hadestown.We know 1776 is Equity. Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for CAMELOT on Broadway, "everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace.". Broadway61004 said: "Kad said: "HogansHero said: "are you folks seriously laboring under the mis-impression that ANY tour is going out this fall? ", Payton Reilly as Sandy Lester and Drew Becker as Michael Dorsey in "Tootsie. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Tootsie National Tour: Equity Production Scrapped, to start non-union Based on Sydney Pollack's 1982 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, Tootsie follows Michael Dorsey, a skilled actor with a talent for not keeping a job. The cast of the National Tour of TOOTSIE. As the young actress, Julie Nichols, Alexandra serenades Dorothy with the gently tuneful There Was John, recounting her long-ago choice of ambition over love. Meg Masseron, Disney FROZEN | The Broadway Musical - Homepage The bond between the sisters effectively and literally takes the spotlight. He's worked on a lot of TV shows you would know. Tootsie shines with romantic insanity, reminding us that love, like musical comedy, belongs to us all. An eight-show package that includes Wicked starts at $354. Swings: Lexi Baldachino,Ashton Lambert Dave Solomon is an award-winning New York-based writer and director currently directing the national tour of Tootsie, stopping in Hartfordthis month. #TootsieMusical is now on tour! Solomon added that he was the associate director for Scott Ellis, who directed it on Broadway. Broadway Choreography by DENIS JONES Having been born and raised in Northeast Ohio, Jeffrey took interest in live theater at age 11. With original Broadway choreography by Denis Jones, tour scenic design by Christine Peters (original scenic design for Broadway was by David Rockwell), lighting design by Donald Holder, sound design by Brian Ronan, and costume design by William Ivey Long, Tootsie is a triumph. Lighting Design: Donald Holder pic.twitter.com/xQBs0P1RQN, In a statement, Troika said "As was outlined in the initial casting breakdown, all roles in the national tour of TOOTSIE are open to people of all ethnicities. Cast as Romeos brother in the star-crossed stage musical, he never misses a chance to strip. The production is handsomely mounted, with direction by Dave Solomon (original Broadway direction was by Scott Ellis). Call it "musical comedy heaven" (Rolling Stone).Call it "the most uproarious new musical in years!" (The Hollywood Reporter).Call it TOOTSIE!This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. We all know that theatre will be among the last businesses to reopen, but touring will probably be the last of the last. Even a time-honored sentiment like a declaration of love for Dorothy Shes so friggin sexy / And so friggin smart / Shes made me an actor / Shes built like a tractor earns a laugh by turning musical tradition on its head. Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites. $73.08. And Robert Horn is really just hilarious. As Michael's roommate, Jeff Slater, who is also an unsuccessful playwright, Jared David Michael Grant plays it straight though still remains to be pretty funny. Music Director: Andrew David Sotomayor Book official tickets for the new, fully staged version of Les Misrables The Musical Phenomenon now playing at London's Sondheim Theatre. There were protests in NY. You're likely hardly ever working anyway, and if you're Union, theUnion only works for you whenYOU work. TPA 2022 Program: Tootsie by Texas Performing Arts - Issuu Broadway By Design: Gregg Barnes Brings SOME LIKE IT HOT from Page to Stage. This is a public FB status update, so:https://www.facebook.com/nchernicoff/posts/10216375791015588?__tn__=H-R, are you folks seriously laboring under the mis-impression that ANY tour is going out this fall? Ensemble: Leyla Ali, Connor Alston,Darius Aushay,Michael Bingham,Kyra Christopher, Delaney Gold,Danielle J.S. Anyone not in the union is non-union, so you, my parents, etc are all non union actors if you chose to audition. Her play. Original Scenic Designfor Broadway: David Rockwell The production closed January 5, 2020, after 25 previews and 293 regular performances at the Marquis Theatre. Becker is paired with a dynamite Juliet in Ashley Alexandra. The ensemble includes Leyla Ali, Connor Allston, Darius Aushay, Lexi Baldachino, Michael Bingham, Kyra Christopher, Delaney Gold, Danielle J.S. | The dynamic Kathy Halenda is excellent as the ultimate Broadway producer Rita Marshall. High quality Tootsie-inspired gifts and merchandise. March 4, 2023, By 'JUST A COUPLE OF FOOLS: A Vaudeville Cabaret!' comes to Feinstein's at "I think Troika does both equity and non equity tours. If you're a fan of the original movie, this stage musical adaptation should prove to be a worthy companion without ever feeling like a carbon copy as it perfectly updates the plot to present day. "Tony-winning director MICHAEL GRANDAGE refines FROZEN by putting the focus on emotion first. Running Time: Approximately two hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Remember, there are a lot of areas in the country that are already starting to open up again (wrongly, it seems, but that doesn't change the fact that they are) and a non-union tour that frankly doesn't have to worry about Equity stepping in and making sure everything is 100% clear, playing to some of these markets seems reasonable by the fall. Smart, sparkling and priceless, Tootsie soars." The New York Times Call it "musical comedy heaven" (Rolling Stone).