Singing Guide: Tootsie: The Musical
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn singing like any of the characters from Tootsie: The Musical, you're in luck!
In this article, we'll be exploring the unique vocal techniques and songs of some of the show's most memorable characters, and providing practical advice and relevant Singing Carrots resources to help you improve your singing.
Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels
The main character of Tootsie: The Musical, Michael Dorsey, is a struggling actor who lands a role on a popular soap opera by dressing up as a woman named Dorothy Michaels. To sing like Michael/Dorothy, you'll need to master his/her precise, understated vocal style. Try listening to songs from the show like "What's Gonna Happen" and "Gone, Gone, Gone" to get a sense of the character's unique sound.
To improve your singing skills, we recommend checking out Singing Carrots' articles on breathing basics, breath support, and open mouth and throat, as well as their vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and pitch training game.
Julie Nichols
Julie Nichols is Michael's love interest and a struggling actress in her own right. To sing like Julie, you'll need to master her powerful, soulful vocal style. Check out songs like "What You Don't Know About Women" and "Jeff Sums It Up" to get a sense of her sound.
To improve your own singing skills, try Singing Carrots' pitch training game and search songs by vocal range. These tools can help you build your vocal range and find songs that match your voice.
Ron Carlisle
Ron Carlisle is the director of the soap opera that Michael/Dorothy appears on. To sing like Ron, you'll need to master his smooth, crooning vocal style. Listen to his songs "Who Are You" and "Jeff Sums It Up (Reprise)" to get a sense of his sound.
To improve your vocal technique, check out Singing Carrots' articles on voice registers and vocal break, as well as their vocal pitch monitor tool.
No matter which character from Tootsie: The Musical you choose to emulate, Singing Carrots has the resources you need to improve your singing skills. Happy singing!