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Kinky Boots

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Kinky Boots is a stage musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Adapted from the 2005 British film, it follows Charlie Price, who tries to save his family's struggling Northampton shoe factory by producing sturdy high-heeled boots for drag performers. His collaboration with the performer Lola drives a story about identity, acceptance, and changing expectations. The musical opened on Broadway in 2013.

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Who wrote the music and lyrics for Kinky Boots the musical?

Cyndi Lauper wrote the music and lyrics for Kinky Boots, making it her first full Broadway score. The book was written by Harvey Fierstein, based on the 2005 British film of the same name directed by Julian Jarrold. Lauper won the Tony Award for Best Original Score for the production.

How many Tony Awards did Kinky Boots win?

Kinky Boots won six Tony Awards at the 2013 ceremony, including Best Musical, Best Original Score for Cyndi Lauper, and Best Actor in a Musical for Billy Porter. The production was staged at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. Its Broadway run lasted from 2013 to 2019.

What is the story of Kinky Boots based on?

Kinky Boots is adapted from a 2005 British film inspired by the real story of W.J. Brooks Ltd, a shoe factory in Northampton, England. In both the film and the musical, the factory owner Charlie Price pivots to making sturdy high-heeled boots for drag performers to save the business. The character of Lola, a drag queen, is central to the partnership.

Did Kinky Boots premiere on Broadway or in the West End?

Kinky Boots premiered on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2013 before transferring to the West End. The West End production opened at the Adelphi Theatre in 2015. The musical has since been produced in numerous countries including Australia, Japan, and Germany.

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