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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)

Jennie Gusberti

Kinky Boots

I saw Kinky Boots premiere performance last night in Winnipeg. All I can say is WOW! Amazing dancing,voices, costumes and of course,those BOOTS! I had seats in row 13 center and they were great! A must see. ... Read more

Tim Deacon

Kinky Boots April 19th

Loved it. Thought the music, dancing and script was great. Thoroughly entertained. Stage settings were very good. Nothing negative from me or my wife. ... Read more

Leslie

My kids loved it!

I took my 10 year old and 12 year old. They absolutely loved it!! Great message!! ... Read more

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