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Why see Kinky Boots?

These boots are made for dancing!

Price and Sons spent the last century making a range of shoes for men, and now they're spending this century making shoes for a range of men! Based on a true story, Kinky Boots is the uplifting story of unlikely friendship, finding your passion, overcoming prejudice and recognising that underneath it all, we're not so different.

Bursting onto Broadway in 2013, sweeping the Tonys, (13 nominations, 6 wins including best musical) and introducing audiences to the irresistibly heart-warming tale of a little factory that takes on an unusual commission, with a sassy rock, funk and classic Broadway inspired score by Cyndi Lauper. Be liberated by this emotional and upbeat show that brings the all the glitz and glamour you need for a fantastic night out at the theater!

What is Kinky Boots about?

Set in the provincial Northampton, England, London-bound Charlie Price is surprised to suddenly inherit his beloved father's shoe factory and even more surprised to find that handmade men's dress shoes are no longer quite as in vogue as they used to be. Facing closure, a dejected Charlie chances upon Lola, the charismatic, brassy and fabulous drag queen and finds himself forming an unlikely business partnership, creating custom shoes for drag queens, which will change their lives forever...

Did you know?

Kinky Boots is based on the 2005 film starring Joel Edgerton and Chiwetel Ejiofor but that in turn was based on the true story of family run British shoe factory W.J. Brooks Ltd that fought to save their business by creating fetish footwear for men under the name 'Divine Footwear'.

Key Information

Audience

This show may not be suitable for audiences of a younger age due to its adult themes, and very young children and toddlers might not be permitted into the theater.

Run Time

Two hours and 20 minutes, which includes a 15-minute intermission

Dates

Finished May 7, 2023

Creative

Harvey Fierstein - Book
Cyndi Lauper - Music & Lyrics
Jerry Mitchell - Direction and Choreography
Stephen Oremus - Music Supervision
Dave Pepin - Music Direction
David Rockwell - Scenic Design
Greg Barnes - Costume Design
John Shivers - Sound Design

Awards

2013 Tony Awards

Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Billy Porter
Best Choreography
Bets Original Score
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Best Orchestrations

2013 Drama Desk Awards

Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Billy Porter

Reviews

Customer reviews

20 reviews, average rating: (4.9 Stars)

G V in Boise

Kinky boots

My daughter took me to this show, she knows that I love the movie so it was a special treat, this show does not disappoint, the music, props, cast and story line are sure to raise your spirits and lift your heart, my hat is off to Cindi and her crew, this is one that should not be missed and if ever I get the chance, I would definitely see it again. Lola, and the angels, you make me smile, along with all the very talented cast, keep spreading the love and thank you so much , may you have a very long run. ... Read more

Sue

Uplifting

Full of high energy, music and actors extraordinaire, strong and talented! Saw the last performance, Feb 5, and am so HAPPY The cast stayed together, didn't let up one moment of pure joy If you get a chance to see it anywhere, GO! Go twice! I would take anyone I know to see this production. THANK YOU! ... Read more

Anonymous

No Winder it Won the 2013 Tony

We saw this in NYC about 7 weeks ago and were just blown away. The set design, dancing, music, and performance by principal actors were all exceptional. We are going with friends to see the road company version in San Diego in September, hoping it will be even half as spectacular as the Broadway performance. ... Read more

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