Tootsie (1982)

The 1982 comedy film Tootsie was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sydney Pollack. It stars Dustin Hoffman in the lead role as Michael Dorsey, a difficult actor who disguises himself as a woman named Dorothy Michaels to land a role. The film also features a supporting cast including Jessica Lange and Bill Murray.

While it was nominated for ten Oscars, Tootsie took home only one Academy Award. Jessica Lange won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as the soap opera actress Julie Nichols. The film was a massive commercial and critical success, also nominated for Best Picture and Best Actor for Hoffman.

Dustin Hoffman's character, Michael Dorsey, lands a role on the fictional daytime soap opera called Southwest General. His female persona, Dorothy Michaels, quickly becomes a fan favorite on the show. The setting of the soap opera serves as the primary backdrop for the film's comedic and romantic entanglements.

Yes, a stage musical adaptation of Tootsie premiered on Broadway in 2019. The music and lyrics were written by David Yazbek, who is known for his work on other hit musicals like The Band's Visit. The Broadway production earned multiple Tony Award nominations, and Santino Fontana won the Tony for Best Actor for his performance.