Kinky Boots 2013 - Articles Page 1.8

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, Al Hirschfeld Theatre, New York – review
8 / 10

The love stories, as it happens, are among the few disappointing bits in Boots, which has been given tuneful songs by Cyndi Lauper, in her Broadway-composer debut, and infectious direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Central character Charlie Price has inherited his family's shoe factory in Northampton, just at the moment when his girlfriend, Nicola, has whisked him away to London for a more stylish life. As Charlie, Stark Sands is saddled with an odd second-act plot development, but is redeemed with a winning finale.

Kinky Boots
8 / 10

Yet the musical holds up for the same reason Price & Son's products do: solid craftsmanship and care. Lauper is a musical-theater natural, combining bright, infectious melodies with simple but effective lyrics. As each act progresses, the energy rises palpably, boosted by a heart-strong cast. Porter brings tough sass, wounded dignity and husky vocal authority to a part he has seemingly been training all his life to play; and as Charlie's lovelorn underling, the sweetly tart Annaleigh Ashford-she of the perfectly timed comic take-adds another stolen show to her rap sheet. The overall effect is nigh irresistible; if you've been low about this season's musicals, Kinky Boots may be just the thing to get you back on your feet.

JERSEY BOYS Alum Mark Ballas Will Strut His Stuff as Charlie in KINKY BOOTS
by Julie Musbach - August 9, 2018

Kinky Boots announce today that Emmy-nominated and two-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion Mark Ballas will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical beginning on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, November 4, 2018. Ballas succeeds David Cook who will play his last performance on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Photo Flash: American Idol's David Cook Struts Back Into Broadway's KINKY BOOTS
by A.A. Cristi - August 2, 2018

 David Cook('American Idol' Winner, 7th Season) has returned to the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al HirschfeldTheatre (302 West 45th Street) He will play a limited run through Sunday, September 9, 2018. Cook succeeds Tyler Glenn (lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees) who played his last performance on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Photo Flash: Cyndi Lauper Joins Panic! At The Disco on Stage For a KINKY BOOTS Reunion
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2018

Grammy-nominated band Panic! At The Disco was joined on stage by famed singer Cyndi Lauper at NYCB Live in Uniondale, NY on Friday night. Together, they performed a rendition of her iconic hit 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun'. Frontman Brendon Urie previously met Cyndi during their time together on the critically acclaimed, TONY Award-winning Broadway hit Kinky Boots. Urie starred as Charlie Price, while Cyndi provided music and lyrics for the musical.

Charlie's Back! David Cook Returns to KINKY BOOTS Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2018

As BroadwayWorld previousuly reported,  David Cook ('American Idol' Winner, 7th Season) will return to the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning today, Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, September 9, 2018. Cook succeeds Tyler Glenn (lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees) who played his last performance on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

David Cook Will Return to KINKY BOOTS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - June 19, 2018

Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that David Cook ("American Idol" Winner, 7th Season) will return to the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, September 9, 2018. Cook succeeds Tyler Glenn (lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees) who will play his last performance on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Photo Flash: Tyler Glenn and Carrie St. Louis Strut Their Stuff in KINKY BOOTS
by Julie Musbach - May 25, 2018

Things are looking good at Kinky Boots as they welcome their new cast members. Check out the photos below of Tyler Glenn and Carrie St. Louis joining the company as Charlie and Lauren!

Photo Flash: Desmond Napoles Visits the Cast of KINKY BOOTS
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2018

Young drag star and verified master of all trades Desmond Napoles (AKA Desmond is Amazing) recently paid a visit to Kinky Boots on Broadway where he struck a pose with the cast. Check out the photos below! 

Photo Coverage: Tyler Glenn and Carrie St. Louis Take Their First Bows In KINKY BOOTS
by Jennifer Broski - May 9, 2018

Last night, Kinky Boots welcomed its new stars, Tyler Glenn (lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees) as "Charlie Price" and Carrie St. Louis as "Lauren.' Also, J. Harrison Ghee returned to the cast as "Lola.'

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Releases Video Of 'A Kappella' Contest Winners Live On Stage
by Julie Musbach - April 19, 2018

Kinky Boots is thrilled to announce the winners of the "A Kappella" contest with the release of this special video showcasing two a cappella groups - The Cat's Pajamas and Backtrack.

Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees to Make Broadway Debut in KINKY BOOTS; Carrie St. Louis and J. Harrison Ghee to Join Cast
by Julie Musbach - April 11, 2018

Kinky Boots announced today that Tyler Glenn (lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees) will take over the role of "Charlie Price" in the Tony Award®-winning musical Kinky Boots.

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Star David Cook Performs Acoustic 'Soul of a Man'
by Julie Musbach - April 10, 2018

New Kinky Boots star David Cook has an all new video to share with his own take on 'Soul of a Man'. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Cyndi Lauper & Harvey Fierstein Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of KINKY BOOTS On NBC's THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - April 6, 2018

Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, who talk about teaming up on the Tony-winning Broadway musical “Kinky Boots,” now marking five years on Broadway. Lauper reminisces about iconic hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “True Colors,” which is now the name of her fund for LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 4- KINKY BOOTS Raises Up Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - April 4, 2018

On this day in 2013, Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and Annaleigh Ashford strutted their way onto the Broadway stage in the hit musical Kinky Boots!

KINKY BOOTS Celebrates 5 Years On Broadway Today
by Stephi Wild - April 4, 2018

Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig are thrilled to announce today that the hit musical Kinky Boots celebrates its five-year anniversary on Broadway on Wednesday, April 4 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St.) . The winner of six 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a Tony Award-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell.

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDOL Alum David Cook Takes First Bows in KINKY BOOTS!
by Jennifer Broski - April 4, 2018

Rock singer and former American Idol David Cook just made his Broadway debut as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots, playing a limited run through Saturday, May 5, 2018. Cook, who just released his brand new EP Chromance, succeeds Jake Shears. Check out photos from his first curtain call below!

Enter to Celebrate Five Years on Broadway and Meet the Cast of KINKY BOOTS
by Julie Musbach - March 13, 2018

The Tony Award®-winning hit musical KINKY BOOTS is celebrating five years on Broadway and you could be there!

Photo Coverage: Wayne Brady Returns to Broadway's KINKY BOOTS
by Walter McBride - March 6, 2018

Wayne Brady stepped back into his heels as 'Lola' in the Tony Award -winning musical Kinky Boots last night, March 5, 2018. He will play a strictly limited run through Friday, April 26, 2018.

VIDEO: Wayne Brady Discusses His Return to KINKY BOOTS With Trevor Noah
by Macon Prickett - February 28, 2018

Wayne Brady visits the The Daily Show with Trevor Noah to explain why he's returning to Broadway as Lola in  'Kinky Boots' and shares some choice words for a homophobic Facebook troll. Brady will be taking over for J. Harrison Ghee, who will be temporarily leaving the show for another project. Ghee will return to Kinky Boots on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Welcomes Flynn the Bichon Frise to Broadway
by Nicole Ciravolo - February 15, 2018

The Tony Award-winning cast of Kinky Boots spent their Valentine's Day with Flynn the Bichon Frise -- aka the winner of the 2018 Westminster Dog Show! Flynn is the adorable Bichon Frise who was named 'Best in Show' yesterday at the 2018 Westminster 'Best in Show'. Last night, he continued his NYC tour, making his Broadway debut with a walk-on role in Broadway's hottest show!

David Cook Will Make His Broadway Debut in KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2018

Rock singer and former American Idol David Cook will be making his Broadway debut as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots this spring! Cook will begin performances on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He will play a limited run through Saturday, May 5, 2018.

The Heels Are Going Back On! Wayne Brady to Return to the Cast of KINKY BOOTS
by Julie Musbach - February 13, 2018

Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Emmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will step back into his heels as 'Lola' in the Tony Award® -winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning on Monday, March 5, 2018. He will play a strictly limited run through Friday, April 26, 2018.

BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS at Blue Square Interpark Hall- Let's get KINKY Seoul!
by Jimin Lee - February 11, 2018

Two shiny red boots with a 6inch heel and the message, "You can change the world when you change your mind" are the two things that pop up in my head when hearing the word. KINKY BOOTS.  With a successful first premiere in 2014, the show has returned for its third performance in Korea.

Photo Coverage: Kirstin Maldonado Takes First Bows In KINKY BOOTS
by Jennifer Broski - February 3, 2018

Everybody say yeah! Staring last night, February 2, Grammy Award-winner Kirstin Maldonado, of the hit acapella group Pentatonix, made her Broadway debut as 'Lauren' in Kinky Boots on Broadway. Maldonado will remain in the production for a limited run through Sunday, April 8, 2018. Check out photos from Kirstin's first bows below!

Kinky Boots FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are 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
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 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 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 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. Other nominations include Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreographer for Jerry Mitchell at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Gregg Barnes at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Jerry Mitchell at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, 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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