The 2018 Broadway musical, adapted the 1982 film about a male actor dressing as a woman to land a female role, for modern times
For the second time in four months, a musical about a male actor dressing up as a woman to land a major role has arrived on local stages.
During the 36 years between film and movie, public attitudes about cross-dressing comedies have changed. In the “Tootsie” musical, Dorothy is portrayed without caricature and the supporting characters are more woke than in 1982, with one character even commenting about nonbinary identity and trans rights.
Set in the present day, the “Tootsie” musical is about how Michael, disguised as Dorothy, becomes the star of “Juliet’s Nurse,” a Broadway musical sequel to “Romeo and Juliet.” Michael loves the spotlight but he hates living a lie, especially when he falls in love with Julie, the actress playing Juliet .
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