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

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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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Breaking: KINKY BOOTS Wins 2014 Grammy Award for 'Best Musical Theater Album'
by Tyler Peterson - January 26, 2014


The cast recording of 'KINKY', featuring Tony winner Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and Annaleigh Ashford, beat out MATILDA: THE MUSICAL and MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL.

KINKY BOOTS Heading to the West End in 2015!
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014


Tony Award winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell revealed that his Broadway smash hit KINKY BOOTS will have its West End premiere in 2015.

Photo Flash: DANCE MOMS Girls Channel KINKY BOOTS!
by Nicole Rosky - January 22, 2014


The girls of DANCE MOMS recently drew inspiration from Broadway, as Abby Lee Miller Instagramed a photo of her dancers dressed up in full Kinky Boots-wear. Check out the photos below!

KINKY BOOTS - THE ROAD TO BROADWAY to Premiere 1/10 on CUNY TV
by Tyler Peterson - January 7, 2014


CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY, hosted by New York entertainment reporter Pat Collins, goes on location to Sardi's Restaurant in Times Square to assemble key principals responsible for the success of Broadway's 'Kinky Boots.' In Kinky Boots - The Road to Broadway, premiering Friday, January 10 (2014) on CUNY TV, the cast and creators recount the musical's genesis - from a 2005 indie film to a winner of six Tony Awards, including 'Best Musical.'

KINKY BOOTS Announces New Cast for the New Year - Andy Kelso as 'Charlie Price', Jeanna de Waal as 'Lauren' and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2013


Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig have announced new leads for their smash hit musical Kinky Boots; Andy Kelso, who currently plays 'Harry', will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' on January 28, 2014 following Stark Sands' January 26 departure. Jeanna de Waal will join the cast as 'Lauren,' beginning March 4, 2014 (replacing Annaleigh Ashford, who leaves to join the cast of Showtime's 'Masters of Sex'), and Jake Odmark joins the ensemble in the roles previously played by Andy Kelso. As previously announced, Billy Porter, this year's Tony Award-winner for Best Actor in a Musical, will remain with Kinky Boots.

13 in 30: Video Highlights from 2013- KINKY BOOTS
by Nicole Rosky - December 30, 2013


2014 is upon us, which means that it's time to look back on all of the highs and lows that this past theatre season has brought. BroadwayWorld is wrapping up the year by tributing our favorite moments of 2013, and in this series, we're highlighting 13 of our favorite musical moments on stage in just 30 seconds. Below, check out a 30 second clip from one of our favorite musicals of the year- Kinky Boots.

KINKY BOOTS Shares Fabulous Holiday Must-Haves For Fans
by Pat Cerasaro - December 19, 2013


So, what are you wearing this Christmas? That question and many more sartorial queries are amply and ably addressed by a new social media post showcasing all of the favorite things suggested to give as gifts to fans of the 2013 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots.

Photo Coverage: Inside the True Colors KINKY KABARET WITH Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Stark Sands & More!
by Walter McBride - December 17, 2013


Kinky Boots stars Billy Porter, Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford and more joined the show's Tony Award-winning composer Cyndi Lauper for a special one-night-only True Colors Cabaret, last night, December 16th at Birdland (315 W 44th St). Lauper joined the cast of Kinky Boots to perform an eclectic array of standards, pop hits and other songs, with musical direction by the show's Tony Award-winning orchestrator Stephen Oremus.

Photo Coverage: Backstage at Cyndi Lauper's KINKY KABARET for True Colors
by Walter McBride - December 17, 2013


Kinky Boots stars Billy Porter, Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford and more joined the show's Tony Award-winning composer Cyndi Lauper for a special one-night-only True Colors Cabaret, last night, December 16th at Birdland (315 W 44th St). Lauper joined the cast of Kinky Boots to perform an eclectic array of standards, pop hits and other songs, with musical direction by the show's Tony Award-winning orchestrator Stephen Oremus.

Jujamcyn's Jordan Roth Comments on KINKY BOOTS Parade Controversy
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2013


In his column for The Huffington Post last night, Jujamcyn Theaters president Jordan Roth addressed several issues having to do with blinding ourselves to experiences and realities that we don't want to see. Roth zeroed in on KINKY BOOTS' recent Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance, which prompted a backlash on Twitter. The responses ranged from supportive to downright nasty, but the most common reaction was from concerned parents who would now have to explain men in drag to their children.

KINKY BOOTS' Annaleigh Ashford to Bring LOST IN THE STARS to 54 Below, 2/3
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2013


Annaleigh Ashford will bring her solo show 'Lost in the Stars' to 54 Below on February 3, 2014 at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Photo Coverage: KINKY BOOTS' Billy Porter, Stark Sands, Annaleigh Ashford & Jerry Mitchell Unveil Sardi's Portraits!
by Walter McBride - December 12, 2013


The beloved Broadway tradition continues as Sardi's just added caricatures of the Kinky Boots players to its legendary walls yesterday. Kinky Boots stars Billy Porter, Stark Sands, Annaleigh Ashford, and director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell were honored with portraits and you can check out full photo coverage from the festivities below!

FREEZE FRAME: KINKY BOOTS' Billy Porter, Stark Sands, Annaleigh Ashford & Jerry Mitchell Unveil Sardi's Portraits!
by Walter McBride - December 11, 2013


The beloved Broadway tradition continues as Sardi's just added caricatures of the Kinky Boots players to its legendary walls earlier today. Kinky Boots stars Billy Porter, Stark Sands, Annaleigh Ashford, and director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell were honored with portraits and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below. Check back later for full coverage!

Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford to Depart KINKY BOOTS in 2014; Billy Porter Extends Run Through July
by Nicole Rosky - December 4, 2013


Billy Porter, this year's Tony Award-winner for Best Actor in a Musical, has extended his contract in Kinky Boots, producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today; Porter will remain with the show at least through July 2014. They also announced that Natalie Joy Johnson (Legally Blonde) will join the cast of the smash hit musical, taking over for Tory Ross on December 23, 2013.

Annaleigh Ashford to Depart KINKY BOOTS for Regular Role on Showtime's MASTERS OF SEX
by TV News Desk - December 3, 2013


Annaleigh Ashford will be kicking off her KINKY BOOTS and slinking into the bedroom. Deadline reports that the Broadway star has nabbed a regular role on Showtime's MASTERS OF SEX season 2.

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS' Billy Porter, Stark Sands and Harvey Fierstein Thank Macy's For Support
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2013


As a response to some nasty tweets in reaction to the Kinky Boots Macy's Thanksgiving Parade performance, stars Billy Porter and Stark Sands went shopping in between shows in their Finale costumes at Macy's for Black Friday. Harvey Fierstein joined them, so they could all thank Macy's for bringing drag queens (and people who are different) to the U.S. Check out photos from their visit below!

BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Last Season's Hits- KINKY BOOTS
by BWW Special Coverage - November 29, 2013


The 2013 theatre season brought some truly extraordinary productions, including Kinky Boots, which is still playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The musical earned 13 Tony nominations, taking home six awards- including Best Musical.

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS' Billy Porter Talks Remarkable Comeback on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - November 25, 2013


Billy Porter stars in the hottest Broadway show 'Kinky Boot' as the electrifying Lola. 'CBS This Morning' correspondent Jamie Wax sat down with Porter to discuss his rocky path to his current success.

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS' Joey Taranto Performs 'I'm the Greatest Star' at BROADWAY SESSIONS
by Stage Tube - October 22, 2013


On Thursday, October 10th, Broadway Sessions welcomed the cast members from Tony award winning smash hit, Kinky Boots, as well as its lyricist, Cyndi Lauper. Below, Joey Taranto performs 'I'm the Greatest Star' from FUNNY GIRL!

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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