Kinky Boots (musical)

Kinky Boots (musical)
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Name	Kinky Boots
Music	Cyndi Lauper
Lyrics	Cyndi Lauper
Book	Harvey Fierstein
Basis	Kinky Boots
Awards	Tony Award Drama Desk Award

Kinky Boots (musical) is a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, which was inspired by a 2004 BBC Two documentary film about the Northamptonshire shoe factory W.J. Brooks Ltd.. The musical tells the story of Charlie Price, a young man who inherits a shoe factory and teams up with Lola, a drag queen, to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the factory. The show features a diverse cast, including Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and Annaleigh Ashford, and has been praised for its energetic and upbeat musical numbers, such as Everybody Say Yeah! and Raise You Up/Just Be.

Background

The musical is based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, which was directed by Julian Jarrold and starred Joel Edgerton and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film was inspired by a 2004 BBC Two documentary film about the Northamptonshire shoe factory W.J. Brooks Ltd., which was struggling to stay afloat. The musical's book was written by Harvey Fierstein, who is known for his work on La Cage aux Folles and Hairspray, and the music and lyrics were written by Cyndi Lauper, who is known for her hit songs Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Time After Time. The musical premiered at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago in 2012 and was directed by Jerry Mitchell, who is known for his work on Hairspray and Legally Blonde.

Music

The musical features a diverse range of musical numbers, including Everybody Say Yeah!, Raise You Up/Just Be, and Sex Is in the Heel. The music was written by Cyndi Lauper, who is known for her unique and energetic style, which is reminiscent of her hit songs Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Time After Time. The musical's orchestration was arranged by Stephen Oremus, who is known for his work on The Book of Mormon and Wicked. The musical's sound design was created by John Shivers, who is known for his work on Bonnie and Clyde and 9 to 5.

Plot

The musical tells the story of Charlie Price, a young man who inherits a shoe factory from his father, Simon Price. Charlie teams up with Lola, a drag queen, to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the factory. Along the way, Charlie and Lola face a range of challenges, including the factory's financial struggles and the skepticism of the factory's employees, who are led by Don, a rough-around-the-edges factory worker. The musical features a range of colorful characters, including Lauren, a factory worker who becomes Charlie's love interest, and Nicola, Charlie's fiancée, who is initially skeptical of Charlie's plans to save the factory. The musical's plot is inspired by the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, which was directed by Julian Jarrold and starred Joel Edgerton and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Productions

The musical premiered at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago in 2012 and was directed by Jerry Mitchell, who is known for his work on Hairspray and Legally Blonde. The musical then opened on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2013, where it was praised by critics, including Ben Brantley of The New York Times and Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal. The musical has since been produced in a range of countries, including Australia, Canada, and Japan, and has been translated into several languages, including French and German. The musical has also been performed at a range of theatres, including the West End's Adelphi Theatre and the Australian Lyric Theatre.

Reception

The musical has received widespread critical acclaim, with many critics praising its energetic and upbeat musical numbers, such as Everybody Say Yeah! and Raise You Up/Just Be. The musical has also been praised for its diverse cast, which includes Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and Annaleigh Ashford. The musical has been compared to other hit musicals, such as The Book of Mormon and Wicked, and has been praised for its unique and energetic style, which is reminiscent of the work of Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein. The musical has also been praised by a range of celebrities, including Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Neil Patrick Harris, who have all attended performances of the show.

Awards_and_nominations

The musical has won a range of awards, including the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award. The musical has also been nominated for a range of other awards, including the Grammy Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award. The musical's cast, including Billy Porter and Stark Sands, have also won a range of awards, including the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award. The musical's creative team, including Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, have also won a range of awards, including the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award.

Adaptations

The musical has been adapted into a range of forms, including a film and a television special. The musical has also been performed at a range of concerts and benefits, including the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS benefit and the GLAAD Media Awards. The musical's soundtrack has also been released, featuring the hit songs Everybody Say Yeah! and Raise You Up/Just Be. The musical has also been translated into several languages, including French and German, and has been performed in a range of countries, including Australia, Canada, and Japan. The musical has also been praised by a range of theatre companies, including the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, who have all produced their own versions of the show.

Category:Musicals