Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Zingingtobway
Stand-by Joined: 2/4/10
#1Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 9:19am
According to the rumor mill buzzing around the city today Alex Newelll of Fox's Glee will be stepping into those Fabulous Red Stiletto Boots in Kinky Boots as Lola. Can anyone verify this Rumor?
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#2Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 9:36am
I mean Billy Porter's contracted through 2016 so
SingMeToSleep
Swing Joined: 5/1/15
#2Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 9:47am
I think this is probably the source of the rumor with people assuming it means he's taking over Lola in some way:
http://twitter.com/TheAlexNewell/status/604136597534035969
#3Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 2:22pm
Broadway just snatched the second Lola from the tour to fill in for Billy, so I'm not sure.
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A1st
Featured Actor Joined: 5/5/14
#4Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 2:44pm
What do you mean to fill in? I thought Billy came back last month and was contracted thru January 2016?? Sorry, this is just making me stressed because I saw the show in January and he was sick, so I was gonna try and catch billy in the show later in the year after his break. (Which I thought was over)
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#5Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 3:02pm
Yes, I'm an usher at the Hirschfeld, and Billy Porter is back as Lola and is as wonderful as ever.
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#6Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 3:23pm
I could see him being involved in NBC's Wiz. Although he has ties with FOX, maybe Teen Angel in Grease?
A1st
Featured Actor Joined: 5/5/14
#7Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 3:36pm
"Yes, I'm an usher at the Hirschfeld, and Billy Porter is back as Lola and is as wonderful as ever. "
That makes me so happy to hear! Do you know if there is a certain day he doesn't perform? (Like Ramin Karimloo is off thursday nights) Or is he scheduled to go on every night and I should just press my luck?
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#8Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 3:47pm
Billy Porter is known for his stellar attendance record, and he has no day of the week where he isn't scheduled to perform (like Ramin). So, pick a day and enjoy the show! 
#9Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 3:56pm
Porter will be out for a few days in early August when he plays the Pittsburgh tour stop, so maybe he'll sub for him then?
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#10Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 4:17pm
Put the rumors to rest because it's just an announcement of his new website
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#11Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 4:19pm
Duh, forgot about August. Other than that, you're good!
#12Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 4:24pm
I'm pretty pumped to see him as Lola!
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KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#13Does Kinky Boots Have a New Lola
Posted: 5/29/15 at 4:44pm
Unless things have changed, Kyle Taylor Parker.. who filled in for Billy during his winter break...will be back in August when he and Billy swap places for the Pittsburgh portion of the tour - enabling Billy to perform in his home town.
