description Kinky Boots Overview
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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Kinky Boots ranks #156 of 203 in the Play ranking, behind The Scottsboro Boys, ahead of Jumpers.
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How good is Kinky Boots?
Kinky Boots scores 7.72/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Play category. Tony-winning crowd-pleaser with strong popular response and Lauper score; critics often note formulaic book and broad sentiment.
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