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TV: KINKY BOOTS' Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper Celebrate Their New Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
by Nicole Rosky - 04/12/2016

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce celebrated Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, the creators of the hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, with the 2,577th and 2,578th stars, respectively, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the historic Pantages Theatre yesterday, April 11, 2016. Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler emceed, and unveiling the star were guest speakers Sharon Osbourne on behalf of Lauper, and Marissa Jaret Winokur on behalf of Fierstein. KINKY BOOTS producer Hal Luftig and director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell were also on hand to celebrate. Go behind the scenes of the big day below!

VIDEO: International KINKY BOOTS Family Congratulates Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Fierstein For Their Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars
by Michael Dale - 04/11/2016

The KINKY BOOTS companies from Broadway, The West End, Toronto and the U.S. tour congratulate their authors on their Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars.

STAGE TUBE: Watch a Teaser for This Year's BROADWAY BARES!
by Nicole Rosky - 04/11/2016

Broadway Bares, the unrivaled evening of sexy striptease that benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will return for its 26th edition on Sunday, June 19 (9:30 pm & Midnight) at the Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street, NYC). Check out a just-released teaser for this year's event below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Wayne Brady's Moving Final Bow and Speech at KINKY BOOTS
by Stage Tube - 03/28/2016

Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady ended his run in KINKY BOOTS as 'Lola/Simon' yesterday, March 27. Brady took over the role in November from Billy Porter, who won a Tony in 2013 for his performance. Click below to watch the actor's final bow and emotional curtain call speech! 

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS' Wayne Brady Digs at Donald Trump in Epic Post-Show Improv Rap!
by Nicole Rosky - 03/18/2016

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!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/3/16- DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Nicole Rosky - 03/03/2016

Today in 2005, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels openend at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 627 performances.Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a Broadway musical, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane; it is based on the 1988 film of the same name. The director was Jack O'Brien, choreographer was Jerry Mitchell, scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg carves, and lighting design was by Kenneth Posner. The cast included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, and Sherie Rene Scott, with Joanna Gleason and Gregory Jbara.

VIDEO: Predominantly Black and Predominantly White Houston High Schools Combine To Perform HAIRSPRAY
by Michael Dale - 02/26/2016

During three months of rehearsals, the students who had just met rehearsed a musical about acceptance while national headlines told of racism.

STAGE TUBE: He Said 'Yeah'! KINKY BOOTS Hosts Surprise Onstage Valentine's Day Proposal
by Tyler Peterson - 02/15/2016

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

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/4/16- YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
by Nicole Rosky - 02/04/2016

Today in 1999, You're A Good an Charlie Brown opened at the Ambassador Theatre, where it ran for 149 performances. A 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, the show is based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts. THe 1999 revival featured new dialogue by Michael Mayer, who also directed, and additional songs and orchestration written by Andrew Lippa; choreography was by Jerry Mitchell. The cast featured Anthony Rapp, Kristin Chenoweth, and Roger Bart.

VIDEO: Wayne Brady Talks Bringing the Heat in Broadway's KINKY BOOTS
by Caryn Robbins - 01/28/2016

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.

STAGE TUBE: Tyler Mount Gives a Much Needed Refresher on Theatre Etiquette
by Stage Tube - 01/14/2016

After a less than pleasant theatre going experience, Popular Broadway Youtube personality Tyler Mount recently gave the entire world a much-needed reminder on the importance of theatre etiquette. Below, see Tyler's tips on how to be a respectful and pleasant theatre patron and all the do's and don'ts while seeing your favorite show!

VIDEO: ICYMI: Cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET Perform Medley of Songs on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - 12/28/2015

A November 18th appearance by the cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET was re-broadcast on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA.

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS Tour Cast Travels in Style in New Holiday Video
by Tyler Peterson - 12/22/2015

Have yourself a very Kinky Christmas! This video chronicles the last company travel day before Christmas for the Broadway National Tour of Kinky Boots. This cast will always find a way to have fun and get in a little extra rehearsal even on a travel day to make sure we stay #FULLOUT. How do you do travel day?

VIDEO: Gloria & Emilio Estefan Talk ON YOUR FEET!, Cuban Roots & More
by Caryn Robbins - 12/16/2015

In a special Yahoo series hosted by Katie Couric, Emilio and Gloria Estefan speak about their new Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET!, their Cuban roots, the early days of their band, The Miami Sound Machine and the hotly debated topic of immigration.

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

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 - 12/08/2015

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 - 12/06/2015

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 - 12/04/2015

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 - 12/03/2015

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!

TV: After Over a Decade, Wayne Brady Says KINKY BOOTS Is His True Broadway Debut
by TV - Press Previews - 11/30/2015

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!

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