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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 Sep 4, 2016

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)

Natasha

Outstanding performance

The young man playing Lola in this performance of Kinky boots is a MUST SEE!!!! He steals the show!! ... Read more

Crystal Spagnuolo

Fabulous

My daughter saw the show in NY on a class trip, after returning home she told me I needed to see this show!!!! When we found out it was coming to the Fox, we ordered tickets and after a great lunch we spent a rainy, cool afternoon we spent it in a room full of love. What a truly amazing show about acceptance. I am so thankful I can be out and proud, raise my children, and with acceptance, my children have bigger, fuller hearts. #spreadthelove ... 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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