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Cyndi Lauper

Birth Place: Ozone Park, NY, USA

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A Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winning artist with 30 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 50 million, Cyndi Lauper has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. Lauper recently became a New York Times Best Selling author with her autobiography – Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir – published by Simon & Schuster and wrote the original score for the Tony award winning best musical Kinky Boots.
Helping others has always been a guiding force for Cyndi and she focuses her efforts to make a difference through the True Colors Fund. An unwavering advocate for equality long before she became famous, she co-founded the organization in 2008 to bring an end to homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and create a world where all young people can be their true selves.
In addition, Cyndi is the Honorary Chairperson and a co- founder of the True Colors Residence, the first project of its kind to provide a permanent, supportive and secure home to formerly homeless LGBT youth in New York City. Cyndi also continues to be a tireless participant in the struggle to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic and ensure that women are treated equally around the world.
For more than 30 years, Cyndi Lauper has been a songwriting provocateur. Her musical achievements are so pervasive that they have become entwined in the cultural landscape.
Cyndi first found acclaim in 1983, co-writing a pair of memorable singles "Time After Time" and "She Bop" for her seminal debut, She’s So Unusual. Spring-boarding off this success, she co-wrote most of her follow-up album, True Colors, including the hit "Change of Heart."
As her craft evolved, so did her nuance for expressing social issues, notably on Hat Full of Stars ("Sally’s Pigeons," "A Part Hate", "Broken Glass") and Sisters of Avalon ("Ballad of Cleo And Joe," "Say A Prayer").
Throughout her career Cyndi has penned tracks with an assortment of her peers including Billy Joel, The Hooters, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jeff Beck, Junior Vasquex, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nellie McKay and Max Martin. In 2013, those decades of songwriting culminated in Cyndi’s first foray into Broadway, composing the music for the critically adored Broadway musical Kinky Boots.
The musical won six Tony Awards, including one for her score, which made her the first woman to win solo in that category. The show has gone on to set a box office record. All told, Cyndi’s spirited songwriting has earned her more than 50 million in album sales, two Grammys®, an Emmy, and a Tony.

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Cyndi Lauper STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Jenny

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[Broadway, 2013]
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Cyndi Lauper Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

Cyndi Lauper, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Cyndi LauperSpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Cyndi LauperSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Score

Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots

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Cyndi Lauper News


KIDS IN AMERICA Comes to the Raue Center in June


Kids in America, a high-energy, power-packed, ultra-fun, 6-piece band, pays tribute to the totally awesome 1980s at Raue Center For The Arts on Saturday, June 22 at 7 pm. 

Mark Knopfler's New Album 'One Deep River' Out Now


One Deep River, the eagerly awaited tenth solo studio album from Mark Knopfler, has just debuted. The new LP offers an unstoppable flow of future Knopfler classics, with their customarily learned lyrics and refined guitar textures. They draw on a lifetime of genre-crossing ingredients and influences in blues, folk, rock and beyond. Listen to the album here!

Sarasota Orchestra Reveals May Concerts


Sarasota Orchestra’s May concerts promise to showcase hits that have captivated audiences “Time After Time.” The Orchestra will transport audiences back to the ‘80s with its ever-popular Outdoor Pops concert. After the electrifying nostalgia of the music of the ‘80s, audiences can bask in the romanticism of Tchaikovsky in Sarasota Orchestra’s final Discoveries program of the season.

KINKY BOOTS Comes to Darlington Hippodrome Next Month


It’s been nine years since Kinky Boots first found its footing on British shores, with a West End run that lasted for three years. Now this beloved musical, set in Northampton and based on the 2005 film of the same name, finally takes to the stage in Darlington thanks to an exciting production from Darlington Operatic Society.

Johannes Radebe Will Lead New UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS


A brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.

Jeff Lake's AMERICANA IN NYC Debuts This May At The Cutting Room


Discover AMERICANA IN NYC, a new concert series by Jeff Lake featuring local and national artists performing Americana roots music.

Liz Callaway, Hugh Panaro & More to Join Amas Musical Theatre Benefit Concert


Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.

STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY World Premiere & More Set for Delaware Theatre Company 24/25 Season


Delaware Theatre Company has revealed its 2024/25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of THE WIZ, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

TAKE THE LEAD World Premiere & More Set for Paper Mill Playhouse 2024-25 Season


Paper Mill Playhouse has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Michael Feinstein In To Star In RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL  at the Mark Taper Forum


Experience the magic of Judy Garland's music anew with RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL, featuring Michael Feinstein at the Mark Taper Forum.

Relive The Best Of The 1980s With The South Bend Symphony in April


Join the South Bend Symphony Orchestra for BACK TO THE 80'S, a concert featuring iconic hits from the 1980s. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Houston Symphony Reveals 24-25 Season Featuring Jessica Vosk, Pink Martini & More


The Houston Symphony has revealed its 2024−25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

St. Anne Stages to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL This Month


The SpongeBob Musical is heading to St. Anne Stages this March. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Cyndi Lauper To Headline Turtle Creek Chorale's Annual Benefit Gala


Grammy Award winner and glamour icon Cyndi Lauper will headline RHAPSODY, Turtle Creek Chorale’s Annual Benefit Gala.

Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert MY FAVORITE THINGS Will Be Available to Stream in the US


My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be available to stream on-demand in North America from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. We have all of the details on how you can watch from home!

Album Review: Natalie Douglas BACK TO THE GARDEN Starts Club44 Pairing Well


It may, well, claim a spot as one of the best albums of the year.

Amas Musical Theatre To Honor Patricia Birch And Len Cariou At 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert


Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Tiago Barbosa será Lola en la gira de KINKY BOOTS


Tras su éxito en Broadway y su paso por Madrid, el premiado musical inicia su gira a partir de Octubre de 2024 hasta Junio 2025.

WAITRESS, 42ND STREET, and More Set For Broadway at Music Circus 2024-25 Season


The upcoming 2024-2025 season has been revealed for Broadway at Music Circus in Sacramento. The season kicks off this summer with 42nd Street, and continues with a total of six productions slated through summer 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Cyndi Lauper FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Cyndi Lauper been in?

Cyndi Lauper has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Cyndi Lauper been in?

Cyndi Lauper has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Cyndi Lauper been nominated for?

Cyndi Lauper has been nominated for the following awards: Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots.

What awards has Cyndi Lauper won?

Cyndi Lauper has won the Best Score award for SpongeBob SquarePants at the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Outstanding New Score award for SpongeBob SquarePants at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Best Score award for Kinky Boots at the BroadwayWorld Awards.

How many shows has Cyndi Lauper written?

Cyndi Lauper has written 5 shows including Find Me (Composer/Lyricist), Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Composer), Kinky Boots (Composer), The Spongebob Musical (Original Music), Working Girl (Composer).

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