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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#1
Posted: 2/15/18 at 11:02am

He’ll be playing Charlie... thoughts? https://www.broadway.com/buzz/191195/american-idol-winner-david-cook-will-make-broadway-debut-in-kinky-boots/

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#2
Posted: 2/15/18 at 11:10am

I certainly didn't see that one coming.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#3
Posted: 2/15/18 at 11:14am

Didn't they learn not to put American Idol winners on Broadway after Home From The Holidays?!

David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#4
Posted: 2/15/18 at 11:21am

This is just SAD. Someone needs to stop Telsey

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#5
Posted: 2/15/18 at 11:44am

Yeah I can’t imagine this will make an ounce of difference to the box office. What has he been doing for years?! Is he even relevant?

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#6
Posted: 2/15/18 at 11:49am

I've seen him in concert at least 6 times over the past 10 years and he puts on a really good show.He has a pretty large fanbase too called the "Cookistas".He originally majored in musical theater in college then switched to interior design . He sang Music Of The Night when he was on Idol and I always thought that he'd be a good Phantom(especially in the restaged tour )

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#7
Posted: 2/15/18 at 12:06pm

I actually thought this was a joke when I saw the title, since we were joking about in a Waitress thread about how we’re bringing stars from 2008 and American Idol. Well this is literally the 2008 American Idol Winner. Interested to see how he plays out.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#8
Posted: 2/15/18 at 12:19pm

Yeah. No one is doubting his talent. He’s got a great voice and he will nail those songs. But I don’t think it’s gonna ignite the box office at all. American Idol doesn’t sale. Heck, even Jennifer Hudson couldn’t make The Color Purple a finaicial hit!

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#9
Posted: 2/15/18 at 12:35pm

Not sure if the timelines cross, will he be in the show with Wayne Brady, or is this after Brady leaves?

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#10
Posted: 2/15/18 at 12:41pm

he is only scheduled for a run for 1 month.....

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#11
Posted: 2/15/18 at 12:43pm

IdinaBellFoster said: "Not sure if the timelines cross, will he be in the show with Wayne Brady, or is this after Brady leaves?"

Cook and Brady will be Charlie and Lola together from April 3 to April 26.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#12
Posted: 2/15/18 at 12:47pm

RippedMan said: "Yeah. No one is doubting his talent. He’s got a great voice and he will nail those songs. But I don’t think it’s gonna ignite the box office at all. American Idol doesn’t sale. Heck, even Jennifer Hudson couldn’t make The Color Purple a finaicial hit!"

I don't recall The Color Purple struggling while Hudson was in the show.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#13
Posted: 2/15/18 at 12:49pm

It didn't, but didn't ultimately turn a profit.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#14
Posted: 2/15/18 at 12:50pm

Fosse76 said: "RippedMan said: "Yeah. No one is doubting his talent. He’s got a great voice and he will nail those songs. But I don’t think it’s gonna ignite the box office at all. American Idol doesn’t sale. Heck, even Jennifer Hudson couldn’t make The Color Purple a finaicial hit!"

I don't recall The Color Purple struggling while Hudson was in the show."

You can't compare an Academy Award winning Actress, and recent judge of The Voice (a show where the judges have more fame to gain than the contestants) to a has-been Idol winner. They were both on Idol - that's the only career comparison.

Also, say what you want about her acting since, but she's got that Oscar.

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Updated On: 2/15/18 at 12:50 PM

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#15
Posted: 2/15/18 at 1:24pm

RippedMan said: "It didn't, but didn't ultimately turn a profit."

Kinky has long recouped, so as long as he keeps the show running for a month, he's done his bit.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#16
Posted: 2/15/18 at 1:24pm

RippedMan said: "It didn't, but didn't ultimately turn a profit."

Kinky has long recouped, so as long as he keeps the show running for a month, he's done his bit.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#17
Posted: 2/15/18 at 5:46pm

wssinsider said: "This is just SAD. Someone needs to stop Telsey"

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#18
Posted: 2/15/18 at 6:14pm

RippedMan said: "It didn't, but didn't ultimately turn a profit."

Maybe it would have if she didn't leave, haha. There was certainly a marked decline in the box office after she left. Not enough to suggest the show was simply riding on her name, but enough to make a difference:

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/17/theater/jennifer-hudson-leaves-the-color-purple-and-revenue-dips.html

https://www.broadwayworld.com/grossesshow.cfm?show=THE-COLOR-PURPLE&year=2016

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#19
Posted: 4/4/18 at 9:39am

Was fortunate to win lottery tickets to the show last night, which I forgot until arriving at the theater that it was Cook's debut. Outside of some nerves, he was absolutely amazing. One of the best Charlie's I've seen. Great vocals and his acting was surprisingly good. Wayne Brady is so comfortable in the role he's blowing the roof of the theater. My only complaint would be a few of angels are likely past their primes having been with the show for too long and we're completely phoning it in last night. Maybe Mitchell needs to clean house with his angels and bring in a fresh group.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#20
Posted: 4/4/18 at 9:56am

I loved Brady in the role the first time through, too!

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#21
Posted: 4/4/18 at 11:05am

ACL2006 said: "...it was Cook's debut. Outside of some nerves, he was absolutely amazing. One of the best Charlie's I've seen. Great vocals and his acting was surprisingly good."

I'm not a big fan or follower of Mr. Cook, but I was wondering how he did. Good to hear!

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#22
Posted: 4/4/18 at 11:55am

My friends and I spontaneously attended Kinky last night, not knowing it was David’s first show or really who he was ($30 standing room btw, great view)

We were all pretty disappointed in David. I was expecting great singing and thought he was often flat and his vocal placement was odd. However, we were pleasantly surprised with his acting. But being the winner of a famous singing competition, I really wasn’t impressed with his voice.

Wayne Brady was absolutely stellar. He was the first Lola I’d seen outside of seeing Billy twice. I’m glad to see he made it his own and was still incredible.

Kristin from Pentatonix was in great voice and was pretty funny (no one will beat Annaleigh though). Bowman was also a great Nicola

I’ll echo that there are 2 Angels who I believe have been in it from the start who looked bored as hell.

All-in-all, Kinky is still in pretty good shape.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#23
Posted: 4/4/18 at 4:45pm

I was surprised the show was sold out for his debut. He didn't get a big entrance applause (Brady did), so I wonder if it was a combo of Cook fans, Brady fans and the fact that it was Spring break.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#24
Posted: 4/4/18 at 4:52pm

Also, according to a friend and for anyone interested, they're selling SRO for tonight's show as well.

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David Cook to join Kinky Boots on Broadway#25
Posted: 4/4/18 at 5:23pm

Has there ever been a bad Lola? I saw Billy Porter, J. Harrison Ghee and I;ve seen videos also of Todrick Hall. It seems as if you can't really lose in that role.

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