BWW Flashback: KINKY BOOTS Takes One Final Strut on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2019
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Tony Award-winning, record-shattering Broadway production of Kinky Boots will play its final performance on April 7, 2019. At the time of its closing, the musical will be the 25th longest-running production in Broadway history, having played 2,507 regular performances and 34 previews.
BWW TV: KINKY BOOTS Alumni Reunite for an Epic 'Take What You Got'
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 4, 2019
As Kinky Boots prepares to take its final Broadway bow on Sunday, April 7, some of the cast got together to perform an epic version of 'Take What You Got.' Arranged by past Harry, Jake Odmark, the song features the only three other actors to play the role on Broadway- Andy Kelso (Opening-2014), Ross Lekites (2016-2017) and Corey Mach (2017-Closing). Watch below as they are joined by Sammy Merendino, Robert Morris, Mason Ingram, and Will Van Dyke for the ultimate dressing room jam session!
BWW TV: First Look at Tiki Barber in KINKY BOOTS
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 20, 2019
On Friday evening, January 18, 2019, Kinky Boots welcomed to the stage for the first time, Tiki Barber, a former American Football running back who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. Barber plays the role of "Don" in the Tony Award®-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) for a limited run through Sunday, March 3, 2019.
BWW Flashback: Everybody Say Yeah and Meet Conor Maynard, KINKY BOOTS' Newest Star!
by Paul Smith - November 20, 2018
Connor Maynard made his Broadway debut in the hit show Kinky Boots on November 19, 2018. Before making his debut, Maynard accumulated a huge following, while based in Brighton, UK. He has garnered over a billion views on his YouTube channel and has millions of followers across all social platforms. He is a singer-songwriter and has over 13 million monthly listeners on his Spotify channel, just recently releasing his new single 'Whenever' to great numbers.
Callum Francis Suits Up Joining the Cast of KINKY BOOTS as Lola
by Julie Musbach - November 8, 2018
Callum Francis, star of the UK and Australian Tours of Boots, will make his Broadway debut as 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning on Friday, January 11, 2019.
KINKY BOOTS Will Welcome UK Pop Star Conor Maynard
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2018
Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today British pop star Conor Maynard will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre
BWW Review: Singapore Gets Kinky as KINKY BOOTS Opens In Town!
by Joceline Loo - October 8, 2018
For the first time, Singapore was treated to a night of Kinky Revolution as the direct from Broadway's national tour of Kinky Boots opened on Friday (5 Oct). It is a complete visual treat with dazzling neon lights, powerful ballads, and costume extravaganza. Amidst it all, it is also a compelling story of acceptance, determination and kindness. Audiences in the Sands Theatre were bursting with laughter and love throughout the night.
The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes KINKY BOOTS' Justin Colombo
by Broadwaysted - October 1, 2018
In case you missed it, last week the Broadwaysted crew was happy to be joined by one of the stellar cast members of Kinky Boots, Justin Colombo! We poured out cider, Montelobos Mezcal, and Kona Beer as Justin spilled about his epic journey to 'Raise You Up' in his Broadway debut, his awesome work on The Turf Sports, and his fond memories of #EnemyoftheShow Jay Schmidt's college jazz shoes.
KINKY BOOTS Will Close On Broadway This Spring
by Alan Henry - September 28, 2018
Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that the Tony Award-winning, record-shattering Broadway production of Kinky Boots will play its final performance on April 7, 2019. At the time of its closing, the musical will be the 25th longest-running production in Broadway history, having played 2,507 regular performances and 34 previews.
Mark Ballas Will Strut His Stuff in KINKY BOOTS For Two More Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 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: DANCING WITH THE STARS Vet Mark Ballas Struts Into KINKY BOOTS!
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2018
Kinky Boots recently welocmed Emmy-nominated and two-time 'Dancing with the Stars' champion Mark Ballas, who took over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical. 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.
BWW Interview: The KINKY BOOTS London Cast Talks Nostalgia, Audience Reaction and Acceptance
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 7, 2018
It's now three years since Kinky Boots strutted its way into the West End. Based on a true story, the show follows Charlie Price who turns his father's failing shoe factory into a success by making outrageous thigh-high boots, after a chance meeting with drag queen Lola. From Mid September, a new production heads off on tour around the country and 12 January 2019 will see the final West End Show.