Kinky Boots 2013 - Articles Page 9

Run Time:
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: April 4, 2013
Closing: April 07, 2019

Kinky Boots - 2013 - Broadway History , Info & More

KINKY BOOTS is the winner of every major BEST MUSICAL award, including the Tony, the Grammy and London’s Olivier Award. Based on true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common -- or so they think! Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and creates a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship.

Featuring 16 original songs by CYNDI LAUPER, a book by HARVEY FIERSTEIN, and direction and choreography by JERRY MITCHELL, this joyous sensation "struts its stuff with sparkle, stilettos and heart!" (Sydney Morning Herald). There’s never been a better time to experience KINKY BOOTS, Broadway’s "dazzling, sassy and uplifting" (Time Out) smash!

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KINKY BOOTS Creators Cyndi Lauper & Harvey Fierstein to Receive Stars on The Hollywood Walk of Fame!
by Tyler Peterson - March 28, 2016


The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, the creators of the hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, will be honored with the 2,577th and 2,578th stars, respectively, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the historic Pantages Theatre (6243 Hollywood Boulevard) on April 11, 2016. Lauper's star will be dedicated in the category of Recording, and Fierstein's star will be dedicated in the category of Live Performance. The event will be live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

TWITTER WATCH: Wayne Brady Ends Run as Lola/Simon in KINKY BOOTS
by Louisa Brady - March 27, 2016


Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady will end his run in KINKY BOOTS as Lola/Simon today. Brady took over the role in November from Billy Porter, who won a Tony in 2013 for his performance. The actor took to Twitter to post a video commemorating his final performance. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS' Wayne Brady Digs at Donald Trump in Epic Post-Show Improv Rap!
by Nicole Rosky - March 18, 2016


How do Broadway shows raise so much money for BC/EFA every year? Well KINKY BOOTS does it with the help of their genius leading man, Wayne Brady. Below, watch as he spits some rhymes about Trump, Hillary and more in support of Broadway's favorite charity!

VIDEO: Wayne Brady Talks KINKY BOOTS and WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2016


Emmy winner Wayne Brady is everywhere these days: from his hit improv show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' to his daily game show 'Let's Make a Deal' to KINKY BOOTS on Broadway and 'White Rabbit, Red Rabbit,' a one-night-only play whose script he'll see for the first time only as he's about to hit the stage.

STAGE TUBE: He Said 'Yeah'! KINKY BOOTS Hosts Surprise Onstage Valentine's Day Proposal
by Tyler Peterson - February 15, 2016


Broadway's KINKY BOOTS made Valentine's Day extra special for one lucky couple.

Support Take It From The Top: Bid to Meet KINKY BOOTS' Wayne Brady
by Michael Dale - February 11, 2016


Charitybuzz's new auction benefits Take It From The Top, a National Arts Alliance dedicated to providing quality education enrichment through music, dance and theatre.

Toronto KINKY BOOTS Star Alan Mingo Jr. to Succeed Wayne Brady as 'Lola' on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - February 8, 2016


Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Alan Mingo Jr. will play 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), beginning March 29, 2016. Mingo, who comes to Broadway straight from the Toronto production of Kinky Boots, succeeds Emmy Award-winner Wayne Brady in the role. Brady, who took over the coveted part of 'Lola' from Tony Award-winner (and original star) Billy Porter in November 2015, plays his final performance on March 27, 2016.

VIDEO: Wayne Brady Talks Bringing the Heat in Broadway's KINKY BOOTS
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2016


Multi-talented performer Wayne Brady stopped by today's GMA to discuss his run as a drag queen in the Tony-winning musical KINKY BOOTS.

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Tour Celebrates 500th Show on the Road
by BWW News Desk - January 4, 2016


The KINKY BOOTS tour just celebrated its 500th performance on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Charlotte NC. Scroll down for photos of the cast with a festive cake to mark the occasion!

STAGE TUBE: Wayne Brady Says YEAH to KINKY BOOTS in New Performance Clip
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 12, 2015


BroadwayWorld has just obtained some new footage of Brady performing 'Everybody Say Yeah' with the KINKY BOOTS cast, and you can see it below!

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS' Wayne Brady Freestyles on 'The Talk'
by Caryn Robbins - December 8, 2015


KINKY BOOTS star Wayne Brady stopped by yesterday's THE TALK on CBS where he was joined by Chris 'Shockwave' Sullivan and showed off his freestyle rap skills while incorporating random words selected by the audience.

STAGE TUBE: Wayne Brady Takes KINKY BOOTS Audience Suggestions for Free-Style Rap at Curtain Call
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 6, 2015


Wayne Brady recently surprised the KINKY BOOTS audience once again with a special rap during curtain call, based on word suggestions for the audience- and all to benefit BC/EFA. Check out the video below!

VIDEO: Wayne Brady Talks Joining KINKY BOOTS: 'I Think I'm Killin' It'
by Caryn Robbins - December 4, 2015


Brady stopped by NBC's TODAY's to talk about his starring role in the Broadway musical KINKY BOOTS and how he's been told that in drag, he looks like Michelle Obama.

TV: Let Him Raise You Up- Watch Highlights of Wayne Brady in KINKY BOOTS!
by Nicole Rosky - December 3, 2015


Emmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady officially took over the coveted role of 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on November 21, 2015. Check out highlights of Brady in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look - Wayne Brady Kicks It Up in Broadway's KINKY BOOTS!
by Tyler Peterson - December 3, 2015


Emmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady officially took over the coveted role of 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on November 21, 2015. Check out a first look at Brady onstage below!

Photo Coverage: KINKY BOOTS' New Lola, Wayne Brady Celebrates His Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - December 2, 2015


Emmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady officially took over the coveted role of 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on November 21, 2015. The show celebrated his opening night yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: He's Back! Wayne Brady Takes Opening Night Bows in KINKY BOOTS
by Walter McBride - December 2, 2015


Emmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady officially took over the coveted role of 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on November 21, 2015. The show celebrated his opening night yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photos from his curtain call below!

TV: After Over a Decade, Wayne Brady Says KINKY BOOTS Is His True Broadway Debut
by TV - Press Previews - November 30, 2015


KINKY BOOTSEmmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady took over the coveted role of 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on November 21, 2015. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge recently sat down to chat with the star about returning to Broadway after more than a decade. Watch the interview below!

VIDEO: Wayne Brady Featured in All-New KINKY BOOTS TV Spot
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2015


Emmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady took over the coveted role of 'Lola' in the Tony Award®-winning musical KINKY BOOTS. Check out the all-new commercial for the show featuring its new star!

Kinky Boots FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Kinky Boots have there been?
Kinky Boots has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 2013, US Tour which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2015, US Tour which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has Kinky Boots been nominated for?
Kinky Boots has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Harvey Fierstein, Best Choreography for Jerry Mitchell, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregg Barnes, Best Direction of a Musical for Jerry Mitchell, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Kenneth Posner, Best Orchestrations for Stephen Oremus, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cyndi Lauper, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Rockwell, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for John Shivers.
What Tony Awards has Kinky Boots won?
Kinky Boots has won the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Harvey Fierstein, Best Choreography for Jerry Mitchell, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregg Barnes, Best Direction of a Musical for Jerry Mitchell, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Kenneth Posner, Best Orchestrations for Stephen Oremus, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cyndi Lauper, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Rockwell, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for John Shivers.
What awards has Kinky Boots been nominated for?
Kinky Boots has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award for Billy Porter and Stark Sands at the Drama League Awards. The show was also nominated for Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, Kinky Boots received nominations for Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreographer for Jerry Mitchell, Outstanding Costume Design for Gregg Barnes, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Jerry Mitchell, Outstanding New Broadway Musical, and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What are the songs in Kinky Boots and what's the order?
Prince and Son Theme
The Most Beautiful Thing in the World
Take What You Got
The Land of Lola
Step One
Sex is in the Heel
The History of Wrong Guys
I'm Not My Father's Son
Everybody Say Yeah!
What a Woman Wants
In This Corner
Charlies's Sad Soliloquy/Soul of a Man
Hold Me in Your Heart
Raise You Up
Just Be

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