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Alice Ripley & Aaron Lazar Set to Lead THE WONDERFUL MR. AND MRS. O'LEARY Reading on 1/8
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2014

Casting has been announced for a reading of the new play The Wonderful Mr. and Mrs. O'Leary to be performed on January 8, 2015 at Shetler Studios.

David Alpert to Direct Reading of BARNYARD FOLLIES , 5/28
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2014

Barnyard Follies is a new musical intended for young performers, written by Sam Carner of the Carner & Gregor team (Unlock'd, Island Song). Directing the reading is David Alpert (Associate Director of If/Then, The Best Man, A Trip to Bountiful) and musical direction is provided by Jason Wetzel (Assistant Conductor for After Midnight and numerous touring credits including Young Frankenstein, The Drowsy Chaperone). The cast features 24 young performers ranging in age from seven to nineteen and includes Sebastian Hedges Thomas, currently on Broadway as Young Charlie in Kinky Boots. The reading will take place at 6pm on May 28th at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons.

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS Company Takes a #Selfie to Honor One Year Anniversary
by Hilary Kelly - Apr 2, 2014

The cast and crew of Kinky Boots celebrated the show's one year anniversary on Broadway by filming their own music video for the hit song #Selfie by The Chainsmokers. Check it out here!

KINKY BOOTS Celebrates 100,000 'Likes' on Facebook with Free Lottery, 3/18-23
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2014

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning musical, will celebrate its 100,000th fan 'Like' on Facebook by offering free tickets to lottery entrants for the week of March 18-23, 2014. For this week only, the production will offer 10 pairs of free tickets to each performance, in place of the regular $37 lottery price.

Jeanna de Waal & Cortney Wolfson Join Cast of KINKY BOOTS as 'Lauren' and 'Nicola' Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2014

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Kinky Boots will welcome new cast members beginning tonight, March 4, 2014. Jeanna de Waal joins the cast as 'Lauren' (replacing Annaleigh Ashford, who leaves to join the cast of Showtime's 'Masters of Sex'), and Cortney Wolfson, who was previously in the ensemble, moves up to the role of 'Nicola' (replacing Lena Hall, who leaves to join the cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch). Anna Eilinsfeld takes over Wolfson's role in the cast.

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 - Dec 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.

Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford to Depart KINKY BOOTS in 2014; Billy Porter Extends Run Through July
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 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.

BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Last Season's Hits- KINKY BOOTS
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 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.

Photo Coverage: Inside the KINKY BOOTS Cast Listening Party!
by Walter McBride - May 30, 2013

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY just released the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Kinky Boots yesterday, May 28. Produced by Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Oremus, William Wittman and Sammy James, Jr., the cast gathered yesterday to celebrate the release and you can check out full photo coverage below!

Sirius XM Features KINKY BOOTS This Weekend
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2013

Kinky Boots, the new smash hit Broadway musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), will be taking over the airwaves on Sirius XM this Memorial Day Weekend, offering a preview of the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording (Masterworks Broadway), one of the most anticipated Broadway CDs in years.

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS' Cyndi Lauper Talks Composing, the Tonys and More!
by Stage Tube - May 4, 2013

ABC went backstage with KINKY BOOTS' composer and '80s pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who might be the first woman to win a Tony Award for best original score. The musical just received 13 Tony nominations. Watch the interview below!

VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein, Billy Porter Chat KINKY BOOTS on Wendy Williams
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2013

On today's 'The Wendy Williams Show', KINKY BOOTS creator Harvey Fierstein and star Billy Porter tell Wendy about their new Broadway musical, that just received 13 Tony nominations. Check out the clip below!

KINKY BOOTS Eyeing the West End?
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2013

In light of KINKY BOOTS' 13 Tony nominations and the show's upcoming cast album release, it's only fitting that the musical's producers are looking beyond Broadway. According to the Daily Mail, Kinky Boots is eyeing the West End, though when the show will transfer across the pond is far from set.

KINKY BOOTS Cast Recording Set for 5/28 Release
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 29, 2013

Masterworks Broadway has just announced the release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Kinky Boots. Produced by Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Oremus, William Wittman and Sammy James, Jr., the album will be available on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013.

KINKY BOOTS Original Cast Album to Get 5/28 Release
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2013

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY has announced the release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Kinky Boots. Produced by Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Oremus, William Wittman and Sammy James, Jr., the album will be available on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013.

VIDEO: Cyndi Lauper Talks KINKY BOOTS with Jay Leno!
by TV News Desk - Apr 13, 2013

Last night, April 12, Jay Leno's guests included Adam Levine and Cyndi Lauper, with musical guest The Airborne Toxic Event. Lauper discussed her Broadway musical KINKY BOOTS, and you can check out the interview below!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Cyndi Lauper Talks KINKY BOOTS with Jay Leno Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 13, 2013

Tonight, April 12, Jay Leno's guests include Adam Levine and Cyndi Lauper, musical guest The Airborne Toxic Event. Lauper will talk about her Broadway musical KINKY BOOTS. Get a sneak peek of her visit on The Tonight Show below!

Photo Coverage: Celebrate with the Cast of KINKY BOOTS at the After Party!
by Walter McBride - Apr 5, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the whole evening, including the after party. Check out photos below!

Ready to Get KINKY at Home? Masterworks Broadway to Release KINKY BOOTS Cast Recording May 2013!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 8, 2013

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY has just announced the signing of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Kinky Boots. Produced by Cyndi Lauper, William Wittman and Stephen Oremus, the album will be recorded on March 14, 15 and 25 in anticipation of a May 2013 release.

KINKY BOOTS Begins Previews on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2013

The new musical Kinky Boots, from four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (book), Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Director & Choreographer), will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) today, March 3, 2013. Opening night is set for Thursday, April 4, 2013.