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Tootsie

Described by The New York Post as “Broadway’s funniest new musical” and praised by Rolling Stone as “musical comedy heaven”, Tootsie is the laugh-out-loud story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.

Based on the Oscar winning beloved hit film, the Tony Award® Winner for Best Book of a Musical, Tootsie also received 11 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. With music and lyrics by Tony Award & Grammy award-winner David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and book by Tony Award-winner Robert Horn (13 the Musical, Shucked), Tootsie has had audiences rolling in the aisles.

Fast-paced and outrageously funny, Tootsie plays with identity, ambition and ego, all while keeping the laughs coming.

Tootsie makes its Australian premiere in Sydney at TEATRO from 26 May.

Event details

Venue: TEATRO at the Italian Forum, Shop 30A/23 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040
Bookings: https://teatroitalianforum.com.au/date/tootsie/
Start Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026

Prices:
Previews Tue 26 – Thu 28 May

All tickets $75*

Midweek + Sunday Evenings

Standard $85*

4 Ticket Offer $75*

Groups 10+ $65*

Friday, Saturday + Sunday Matinees

Standard $95*

4 Ticket Offer $85*

Groups 10+ $75*

*A handling fee of $6.95 per transaction applies. Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.

Run Time:
Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes, including one intermission.
20 Minute Interval

PRODUCTION AND CONTENT
Tootsie contains strong language, adult humour and themes.

AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for ages 10+.

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