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Tootsie Releases New Production Photos Ahead of Its Opening Night

Santino Fontana and Lilli Cooper star in the Broadway musical adaptation of the 1982 comedy starring Dustin Hoffman.

In addition to scenes from the show, Tootsie has released photos of the production ahead of its opening night tonight, April 23, at the Marquis Theatre. Check out some of the photos below.

Santino Fontana and Lilli Cooper star in Tootsie on Broadway.
Santino Fontana and Lilli Cooper star in Tootsie on Broadway.
(© Matthew Murphy)

Directed by Scott Ellis, Tootsie features an original score by Tony winner David Yazbek, a book by Robert Horn, choreography by Denis Jones, and musical direction by Andrea Grody.

Sarah Stiles and Andy Grotelueschen star in Tootsie.
Sarah Stiles and Andy Grotelueschen star in Tootsie.
(© Matthew Murphy)

Based on the 1982 film starring Dustin Hoffman, Tootsie tells the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until an audacious, desperate stunt lands him the role of a lifetime. The company is led by Santino Fontana as Michael Dorsey, Lilli Cooper as Julie Nichols, Sarah Stiles as Sandy Lester, John Behlmann as Max Van Horn, Andy Grotelueschen as Jeff Slater, Julie Halston as Rita Marshall, Michael McGrath as Stan Fields, and Reg Rogers as Ron Carlisle.

Santino Fontana and Julie Halston in the foreground, and Leslie Donna Flesner and Shina Ann Morris in the background, all star in Tootsie.
Santino Fontana and Julie Halston in the foreground, and Leslie Donna Flesner and Shina Ann Morris in the background, all star in Tootsie.
(© Matthew Murphy)

Rounding out the company are Sissy Bell, Barry Busby, Paula Leggett Chase, Britney Coleman, Leslie Donna Flesner, Jenifer Foote, John Arthur Greene, Drew King, Jeff Kready, Harris Milgrim, Adam Monley, Shina Ann Morris, James Moye, Katerina Papacostas, Nick Spangler, Diana Vaden, and Anthony Wayne.

Reg Rogers (center) and the company of Tootsie.
Reg Rogers, center, and the company of Tootsie.
(© Matthew Murphy)

The design team includes scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Donald Holder, sound design by Brian Ronan, hair and wig design by Paul Huntley, and make-up design by Angelina Avallone.

Tootsie opens April 23 at the Marquis Theatre.
Tootsie opens April 23 at the Marquis Theatre.
(© Matthew Murphy)