Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots has garnered accolades including Best Musical at the Tony Awards, Best Musical Theatre Album at the Grammy Awards, and Best Musical at the London Olivier Awards. Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein. Billy Porter won a Best Actor Tony Award for his portrayal of Lola.
The shoe factory owned by Charlie Price's father, which is in danger of going bankrupt, has been given to him reluctantly. Charlie, who is attempting to uphold his father's legacy and preserve the family business, finds inspiration in Lola, a glamorous performer in need of some reliable stilettos. This unlikely duo learns that they have more in common than they initially thought as they work to improve the factory. They also learn that changing your mind can change your entire world.
Kinky Boots is full of opportunities for a theatre to flex its artistic muscles with elaborate costumes, exhilarating choreography and a heartfelt story. A surefire crowd pleaser, Kinky Boots will have your audiences dancing in the aisles and discovering why, sometimes, the best way to fit in is to stand out!
- First Published: October 2012
- Lyricist: Cyndi Lauper
- Composer: Cyndi Lauper
- Adapted: Kinky Boots
- IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
