Posted: 10/20/21 at 8:20am
I caught the recently launched national tour of Tootsie. Overall, the show is just as fun and funny as it was on Broadway. The show fares very well in the hands of a very young, but extremely talented cast. There is so much energy and excitement from the performers that was palpable to the last row of the theatre.
Special shout out to Drew Becker who is far better in the role of Michael/ Dorothy than Santino Fontana was. Payton Reilly's Sandy was absolutely hysterical and hilarious. Jared David Michael Grant as Jeff got the most laughs, and rightfully so.
Twelve musicians in the pit play the score, and it sounded great and full for a non-equity tour. Speaking of non-equity, the ONLY thing about this production that comes across non-equity is the set. This tour just launched two weeks ago, and the set already looks like it's on it's last leg. The set has been completely redesigned for the tour. Threadbare backdrops and two clunky reconfigurable units make up the entire set.
I would definitely recommend this if it's coming your way - the show itself is laugh out loud funny, and the cast is superb. Just don't go in expecting to see your dollars on stage with the set.
