Tour Scenic Design: Christine Peters Click here to view the current tour route. It's still relevant. Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission, Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (Milwaukee, WI), Bank of America Performing Arts Center [Fred Kavli Theatre] (Thousand Oaks, CA), St. Louis Municipal Theatre (St. Louis, MO, ), Tobin Center for the Performing Arts (San Antonio, TX), Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center (Fort Myers, FL), The Aronoff Center [Proctor and Gamble Hall] (Cincinnati, OH), Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Belding Theater] (Hartford, CT), Von Braun Center [Concert Hall] (Huntsville, AL), Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (Sarasota, FL), Kravis Center for the Performing Arts [Dreyfoos Hall] (West Palm Beach, FL), Washington Pavilion [Sommervold Hall] (Sioux Falls, SD), Pikes Peak Center [El Pomar Great Hall] (Colorado Springs, CO), Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (Fayetteville, AR), Robinson Performance Hall (Little Rock, AR), Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (Springfield, MO), Civic Center Music Hall (Oklahoma City, OK), Stanley Center for the Arts [Stanley Theatre] (Utica, NY), Providence Performing Arts Center (Providence, RI), Wilson Center: Cape Fear Community College (Wilmington, NC), DeVos Performance Hall (Grand Rapids, MI), Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts (Worcester, MA), Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Costa Mesa, CA), Smith Center For Performing Arts (Las Vegas, NV), SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center (Sacramento , CA), San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA), Buell Theatre- Denver Center for the Performing Arts (Denver, CO), Centennial Hall at the University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), Tulsa Performing Arts Center [Chapman Music Hall] (Tulsa, OK), Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (Des Moines, IA), Broward Center For The Performing Arts (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Hippodrome Theatre- France-Merrick Performing Arts Center (Baltimore, MD), Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (Houston, TX), Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Orlando, FL), Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] (Tampa, FL), Durham Performing Arts Center (Durham, NC), Shea's Performing Arts Center (Buffalo, NY). Chicago on Broadway Ticket. I doubt it goes up anyways considering the pandemic. The Tony-winning Broadway musical "Tootsie" is casting singers and dancers for its national touring ensemble. 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So that gave us our musical setting already, Solomon said while describing the show. ", Lukas James Miller as Max Van Horn and Ashley Alexandra as Julie Nichols in "Tootsie. "I want to meet him after and bang him! That's what I thought would happen as soon as the facts of the switch to non-Eq was announced. I'd be happy to TRY to explain that in another post.It's VERY ****ty. for . A mini-tour consisting only of the southwest and Great Plains states wont make it worthwhile. She has an extensive background in theater. It does not store any personal data. The musical isnt exactly the same as the 1982 movie starring Dustin Hoffman. Due to popular demand, tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong are now on sale through October 29, 2023. ", Drew Becker as Michael Dorsey in "Tootsie. Thank you! The director character, Ron Carlisle (Adam du Plessis), is driven to therapy in typical Manhattan fashion by this dramaturgical journey through madness. She got cast as Sandy when it was equity. 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. Its what theyre coming for. his character says. Total Pay: $25,200.00 - $35,700.00 for an estimated 42 weeks of work. ", Jared David Michael Grant as Jeff Slater, Drew Becker as Michael Dorseyand Payton Reilly as Sandy Lester in "Tootsie.". Confirmed by Kristy Cates and Donna Vivino on Facebook. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites. Gordon, Maverick Hiu, Dominique Kempf, Ashton Lambert, Marquez Linder, Lucy Panush, and Alec Ruiz. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Natalie Charles Ellis just put on her Instagram that she is very frustrated. March 4, 2023, By Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Go to: BroadwayInHollywood.com or Ticketmaster.com or call 800-982-2782 Tags: Broadway In Hollywood, Dolby Theatre, Tootsie MARGIE BARRON But Troika is also producing the MFL tour, and it has Equity actors in it. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. In 1982, Dustin Hoffman starred in Sydney Pollack's gender-bending comedy flick "Tootsie," voted one of the top 100 movies of all time by the American Film Institute. Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade. As in the film, Horn and Yazbek have a high old time poking fun at theatrical rituals the mortifying auditions, the grueling rehearsals, the agonizing openings, the backstage heartbreak in this affectionate sendup of a Broadway musical (replacing the movies soap opera setting) and its uniquely unlikely star. If you are aware of any work that should be added to this list, please contact Gabriela Geselowitz ( ggeselowitz@actorsequity.org ). The cast in my opinion were all very young. Tootsie. Equity strives to have a comprehensive list of all Equity and non-Equity tours. "I have heard directly from the PSM that the show was not bonded yet, so while offers had been made, nobody had a signed contract (Equity won't issue contracts until the bond is in place, exactly for the reason that they need to make sure any penalties CAN be paid within the terms of the contract).I would also add that neither the original producers nor Troika had reached out to Equity about qualifying for a lower tier when the presenters reportedly started pulling back their guarantee amounts. UPDATE: On Saturday, June 2, Binder Casting released a statement about a recent casting breakdown for the upcoming non-Equity tour of TOOTSIE. Play BroadwayWorld's Daily Word Game - 3/4/2023, Photos: Mulvaney, Daley, Ghee, and More Walk PFLAG Gala Red Carpet, Disneys HERCULES - Reviews & News Thread, Chastain stars in A DOLL'S HOUSE On Broadway - P/reviews & News Thread, Anyone have tickets to The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window. 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. Call it musical comedy heaven (Rolling Stone). 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. Some haulers caught, Arming guidance counselors? TOOTSIE (national tour) opens at Shea's Buffalo Theatre October 10. Based on the story by DON McGUIRE and LARRY GELBART ". Broadway Choreography by DENIS JONES 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. Drew Becker as Michael Dorsey, left, and Jared David Michael Grant as Jeff Slater in the National Tour of "Tootsie. March 4, 2023, By As such, we specifically put out a breakdown seeking persons of color to submit for every principal role in the hope we'd receive more such submissions so we could then present a diverse range of talent, which has always been the mandate of the creative team, who were unaware the breakdown had been released. Tootsie National Tour: Equity Production Scrapped, to start non-union? matt1982 said: "Do we know the equity status of other tours meant to go out this fall? For tickets call the box office at 800-514-3849 or purchase them online. Thanks for your comment, Anna. We all know that theatre will be among the last businesses to reopen, but touring will probably be the last of the last. "-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello, "This thread reads like a series of White House memos." If I remember correctly his was quite higher than what was posted about Tootsie. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Anyone not in the union is non-union, so you, my parents, etc are all non union actors if you chose to audition. Most audience members wouldn't be able to notice the difference between equity and non-equity talent as there is sometimes little to no difference in skill level and professionalism. March 3, 2023. Regional: The Boy from Oz (Peter Allen, US Regional Premier), as well as . for lead performances; $750/wk. "Aint Too Proud, Hadestown and Oklahoma are all equity. #32 Posted: 5/5/20 at 6:24pm The logistics of tours only playing cities that are deciding to open prematurely would be. We are aware of the controversy. Some people already had signed contracts and Stage Management and Company Management had been engaged for a little while. TOOTSIE Book by ROBERT HORN Music and Lyrics by DAVID YAZBEK Do we know the equity status of other tours meant to go out this fall? Tootsie plays through December 12, 2021, at The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. for rehearsals; $850/wk. Sound Design: Brian Ronan I'm a tour operator myself and I have to admit that the healthier the Tourism industry is, the better I can plan my future and feel confident that all the losses I had to take last year will be recovered. Whos to say how much longer the wicked or Hamilton tour will stay on their production contracts. Fifty years later celebrity performers, presenters, and honorees joined PFLAG leaders, allies, advocates, and corporate leaders to celebrate PFLAGs historic impact. In a meteoric rise to Broadway stardom, Dorothy soon has audiences falling at her feet while Michael (disguised as Dorothy) is falling for his co-star, Julie Nichols. Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek Oh Tootsie. Drew Becker gives a terrific performance as Michael Dorsey. 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.". | Might just be a cost-saving thing if the tour never goes out this coming season. Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway! Running Time: Approximately two hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. #TootsieMusical is now on tour! Though as the plot unfolds, he is able to learn about the consequences of his scheme. He's worked on a lot of TV shows you would know. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tours to You strives to provide accurate information. ", Payton Reilly as Sandy Lester and Drew Becker as Michael Dorsey in "Tootsie. And it's working as we bring it across the country. Stan Fields: Steve Brustien Cast as Romeos brother in the star-crossed stage musical, he never misses a chance to strip. Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels: Male, 30-45 Work from Home. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Music supervision by Dean Sharenow, vocal & incidental arrangements by Andrea Grody, dance arrangements by David Chase, orchestrations by Simon Hale, and music coordination by Talitha Fehr. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". There ARE provisions for pulling the plug on a show, so I am curious to see where this falls with AEA membership and I am REALLY curious - and scared - to see the numbers that made them make this choice and I bet a hefty portion of the blame for this goes to the local presenters and not just squarely on Troika's shoulders. Did you know that every day Mexican gays cross our borders and unplug our brain-dead ladies? This unfortunately is true. The plot concerns Michael Dorsey (Drew Becker), an NYC actor desperate to be cast in anything, who eventually auditions for a play disguised as a woman he names Dorothy Michaels. Book official tickets for the new, fully staged version of Les Misrables The Musical Phenomenon now playing at London's Sondheim Theatre. Tours are where the $$$ is at. Call it the most uproarious new musical in years! (The Hollywood Reporter). Music Director: Andrew David Sotomayor It'll be sure to leave you smiling from beginning to end. Swings: Lexi Baldachino,Ashton Lambert I'm not a USPS employee who's part of Union AND going to work in that job/field every dayfor years on end. TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW for a limited one-week engagement from April 4 to April 9, 2023. Tweets & replies. The genre-defying work has transferred to Off-Broadway's The Shed. "I remember being up in the second balcony and it all looked very small, but it was still such a great show. The cast also includes 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. Olivet Church. TOOTSIE opened on Broadway on April 23, 2019. Make-up design by Angelina Avallone. But the creators and performers of this musical have neatly pulled it off in a most Politically Correct way! In turn, Equity can reject or accept this application based on the overall package. I hope not, I was really looking forward to seeing this tour. Gone Female Trio: Leyla Ali, Delaney Gold, Dominique Kempf This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater 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. Solomon added that he was the associate director for Scott Ellis, who directed it on Broadway. The cast of the National Tour of TOOTSIE. UPDATE: On Saturday, June 2, Binder Casting released a statement about a recent casting breakdown for the upcoming non-Equity tour of TOOTSIE. The dynamic Kathy Halenda is excellent as the ultimate Broadway producer Rita Marshall. | Sharing an article on the topic for anyone who wants to read more about it. The bulk of our work is in Theatrical and Architectural lighting design, although I occasionally branch out into other disciplines. Im sure everyone is devastated. TOOTSIE is based on the story by Don McGuire and Larry Gelbart and the Columbia Pictures Motion Picture produced by Punch Productions and starring Dustin Hoffman. The lounge, featuring three stages, hosts a variety of live musical performances every night by local artists. Supervising Music Director, Vocal & Incidental Arrangements: Andrea Grody ", Payton Reilly as Sandy Lester in "Tootsie. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Lukas James Miller is a memorable highlight as Max Van Horn, an actor who ends up falling in love with Dorothy Michaels. 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. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. For more information regarding the tour, please visit:https://tootsiemusical.com/, Jeffrey Kare currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. LOL"Seriously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. "But the actors, state managers, and production staffwill almost all be coming from heavily afflicted areas on the east or west coasts. at the National Theatre updates the film as an all-singing, all-dancing, all-laughing musical comedy.