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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: AMERICAN IDOL Star Kara DioGuardi Visits Broadway's KINKY BOOTS
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016


Kara DioGuardi of AMERICAN IDOL fame visited Broadway's KINKY BOOTS last night - check out photos of her with the cast below!

VIDEO: Take a Backstage Tour With KINKY BOOTS' Jeanna de Waal
by Michael Dale - July 20, 2016


The British triple-threat shows the dressing areas where the cast dons their fabulous footwear and gets their wigs applied.

TV: The Kid Critics Say Yeah to KINKY BOOTS!
by Nicole Rosky - August 14, 2016


We are continuing the series with Tai (9), Isabella (11), and Charles (8), who just stopped by the Al Hirschfeld Theatre to check out Kinky Boots. Curious of what they thought about the show? Find out below!

VIDEO: Montana High School Recreates KINKY BOOTS' Gender Identity Acceptance Music Video 'Just Pee'
by Michael Dale - July 11, 2016


KINKY BOOTS' message to politicians opposed to gender identity acceptance inspired the drama students of Chinook High School.

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS' Alan Mingo Jr. Chats About Stepping Into Lola's Sexy Heels
by Michael Dale - July 8, 2016


Broadway's Lola expected to have a career in classical drama, but that changed with an audition for RENT.

Aaron C. Finley and Shannon O'Boyle to Don KINKY BOOTS This Summer
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2016


Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Aaron C. Finley and Shannon O'Boyle will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots this summer.

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE BITE with Katie Lynch and KINKY BOOTS' Cortney Wolfson!
by Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch - July 5, 2016


BroadwayWorld is thrilled to add to our roster of exclusive talent and programing, Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch. Come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up in this new cooking show. See your favorite stars out of their element as they whip up dishes inspired by their Broadway show. Watch what happens when these actors trade belting for baking! Today, we are excited to bring you the latest episode, featuring KINKY BOOTS' Cortney Wolfson!

KINKY BOOTS to Donate Portion of Pride Performance Proceeds to Families, Victims of Orlando Shooting
by Tyler Peterson - June 20, 2016


Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig have announced today that the hit musical Kinky Boots will donate a portion of all proceeds from tickets sold to the Sunday, June 26th Pride weekend performance to benefit the Our Fund Foundation, which promotes a culture of philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations supporting the LGBT community in Southern Florida, to help the victims and families of the recent Orlando tragedy.

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Cyndi Lauper's History-Making KINKY BOOTS Win, 2013
by Michael Dale - June 10, 2016


Cynd iLauper is the first woman to win the Tony for Best Score without a male partner.

TV: Alan Mingo Jr. Struts from KINKY BOOTS to Stars in the Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2016


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, took place just last week in Shubert Alley. Hosted by Tony nominee Sean Hayes and Mo Rocca, Broadway's best once again turned out for the annual performance - including Alan Mingo Jr., who performed 'Hold Me In Your Heart' from KINKY BOOTS.

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Promotes Gender Identity Acceptance With Music Video 'Just Pee'
by Michael Dale - June 3, 2016


Cyndi Lauper's anthem to self-identity has been tweaked a bit to address the current issue of who may be allowed to use which room to relive themselves.

West End's Callum Francis to Lead KINKY BOOTS in Melbourne; Australian Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2016


A sensational cast of Australian and international performers has been announced to star in the premiere season of multi award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from 12 October 2016.

TV: KINKY BOOTS' Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper Celebrate Their New Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
by Nicole Rosky - April 12, 2016


The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce celebrated Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, the creators of the hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, with the 2,577th and 2,578th stars, respectively, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the historic Pantages Theatre yesterday, April 11, 2016. Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler emceed, and unveiling the star were guest speakers Sharon Osbourne on behalf of Lauper, and Marissa Jaret Winokur on behalf of Fierstein. KINKY BOOTS producer Hal Luftig and director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell were also on hand to celebrate. Go behind the scenes of the big day below!

VIDEO: International KINKY BOOTS Family Congratulates Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Fierstein For Their Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars
by Michael Dale - April 11, 2016


The KINKY BOOTS companies from Broadway, The West End, Toronto and the U.S. tour congratulate their authors on their Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars.

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS' Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein Get Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2016


The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce celebrated Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, the creators of the hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, with the 2,577th and 2,578th stars, respectively, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the historic Pantages Theatre today, April 11, 2016. Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler emceed, and unveiling the star were guest speakers Sharon Osbourne on behalf of Lauper, and Marissa Jaret Winokur on behalf of Fierstein. KINKY BOOTS producer Hal Luftig and director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell were also on hand to celebrate. Check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: KINKY BOOTS Cast Celebrates Three Fabulous Years on Broadway!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - April 7, 2016


Earlier this week, the hit musical Kinky Boots celebrated its three-year anniversary on Broadway, making it the longest running show to ever play the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), a record previously held by the original production of The Man of La Mancha.

BWW Flashback: Say Yeah and Celebrate KINKY BOOTS' Third Anniversary!
by Marissa Sblendorio - April 5, 2016


It's been three years of Lola and she still reigns supreme at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Kinky Boots tells the uplifting and heartwarming tale of Charlie Price, a young man reluctantly taking over his family's struggling business. Charlie meets and finds inspiration in Lola and together, the unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible... and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

Everybody Say Yeah! KINKY BOOTS Becomes Longest-Running Show at Hirschfeld Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - April 4, 2016


Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig have announced that the hit musical Kinky Boots celebrates its three-year anniversary on Broadway today, April 4, and is now that the longest running show to ever play the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), a record previously held by the original production of The Man of La Mancha.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Wayne Brady's Moving Final Bow and Speech at KINKY BOOTS
by Stage Tube - March 28, 2016


Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady ended his run in KINKY BOOTS as 'Lola/Simon' yesterday, March 27. Brady took over the role in November from Billy Porter, who won a Tony in 2013 for his performance. Click below to watch the actor's final bow and emotional curtain call speech! 

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

Kinky Boots History

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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