Tootsie - Chicago tryout
The creators of Tootsie, the musical have turned a perfect, sublime film into a good musical. Overall, this is a funny, entertaining evening. It is not nearly as funny and ultimately moving as the film.This is not a comprehensive review but I’ll share some thoughts.The score is much more successful with the comic numbers, particularly for Jeff and Sandy. The ballads did little for me. One number in a nightclub brought the house down but did nothing to advance the plot.The book emphasizes one-...
