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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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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!

VIDEO: Pentatonix Star Kirstin Maldonado Gets KINKY for Her Broadway Debut!
by Nicole Rosky - February 2, 2018


Staring tonight, February 2, Grammy Award-winner Kirstin Maldonado, of the hit acapella group Pentatonix, will make 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. 

Photo Flash: Say Yeah to Jake Shears, J. Harrison Ghee & Kirstin Maldonado- The New Stars of KINKY BOOTS!
by Nicole Rosky - February 2, 2018


Everybody say yeah! The Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots recently welcomed new cast members to the Al Hirschfeld stage. Scissor Sisters front-man Jake Shears now stars as Charlie Price and J. Harrison Ghee as Lola. Pentatonix star Kirstin Maldonado officially joins the cast as Lauren beginning tonight, February 2, 2018. Check out a first look at the new cast in action below!

Everybody Say Yeah! KINKY BOOTS Celebrates 2,000 Performances on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2018


The Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots celebrated 2,000 performances on Broadway at Saturday's matinee performance, January 20, 2018. Led by Scissor Sisters front-man Jake Shears as Charlie Price and J. Harrison Ghee as Lola, the matinee audience took part in a full-theater photograph to commemorate the show's milestone performance.

Photo Coverage: Jake Shears Makes his Broadway Debut In KINKY BOOTS
by Walter McBride - January 9, 2018


Jake Shears, lead singer of the glam pop group Scissor Sisters, made his Broadway debut as 'Charlie Price', succeeding Stark Sands beginning yesterday, Monday, January 8, 2018. He will play for a limited run through Sunday, April 1, 2018. The same night returning to the cast as 'Lola' was J. Harrison Ghee, who succeeded Billy Porter.

Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears Joins KINKY BOOTS Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - January 8, 2018


EW reports that Jake Shears, the lead singer of Scissor Sisters, and Kirstin Maldonado, Grammy-award winner for her work in the a capella group Pentatonix, will join the cast of Kinky Boots next year!

Kinky Boots FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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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Other Productions of Kinky Boots

2013   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2014   US Tour First National Tour
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2015   West End West End
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2017   US Tour Non-Equity National Tour
US Tour
2022   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
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Kinky Boots - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Choreography Jerry Mitchell
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Costume Design Gregg Barnes
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Musical Annaleigh Ashford
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Billy Porter
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Stephen Oremus
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Cyndi Lauper
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical John Shivers
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Billy Porter
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Annaleigh Ashford
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Billy Porter
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Stark Sands
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Billy Porter
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Jerry Mitchell
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Gregg Barnes
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Jerry Mitchell
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Daniel Stewart Sherman
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Annaleigh Ashford
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Harvey Fierstein
2013 Tony Awards Best Choreography Jerry Mitchell
2013 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Gregg Barnes
2013 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jerry Mitchell
2013 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kenneth Posner
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Hunter Arnold
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Kinky Boots
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Warren Trepp
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Brian Smith/Tom & Connie Walsh
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael DeSantis/Patrick Baugh
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical BB Group/Christina Papagjika
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Jim Kierstead/Gregory Rae
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Ron Fierstein & Dorsey Regal
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Bryan Bantry
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Lucy & Phil Suarez
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Ken Davenport
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Allan S. Gordon & Adam S. Gordon
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Jane Bergere
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Yasuhiro Kawana
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Just for Laughs Theatricals/Judith Ann Abrams
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Jayne Baron Sherman
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical CJ E&M
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Independent Presenters Network
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Terry Allen Kramer
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical James L. Nederlander
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Hal Luftig
2013 Tony Awards Best Musical Daryl Roth
2013 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Stephen Oremus
2013 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Cyndi Lauper
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Stark Sands
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Billy Porter
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Annaleigh Ashford
2013 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical David Rockwell
2013 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical John Shivers

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