Kinky Boots
Musical - Original
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
- First Preview: March 3, 2013
- Opening Date: April 4, 2013
- Closing Date: Currently Running
- Previews: 34
- Performances: 53 as of May 19, 2013
Music: Cyndi Lauper
Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper
Book: Harvey Fierstein
Synopsis
Charlie Price has suddenly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible.
Official
Website:
kinkybootsthemusical.com
Facebook:
facebook.com/KinkyBootsBway
Twitter:
@kinkybootsbway
Opening Night Cast · Current Cast
| Stark Sands | Charlie Price | |
| Billy Porter | Lola | |
| Annaleigh Ashford | Lauren | |
| Celina Carvajal | Nicola | |
| Daniel Stewart Sherman | Don | |
| Marcus Neville | George |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Harvey Fierstein | Book | |
| Cyndi Lauper | Music | |
| Cyndi Lauper | Lyrics | |
| Jerry Mitchell | Director | |
| Jerry Mitchell | Choreographer | |
| David Rockwell | Scenic Design |
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Awards
Astaire Awards
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Outstanding Choreographer of a Broadway Show | Jerry Mitchell | Nominee |
| 2013 | Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show | Charlie Sutton | Nominee |
| 2013 | Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show | Billy Porter | Nominee |
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Most Promising Female Performer | Annaleigh Ashford | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Billy Porter | Winner |
| 2013 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Annaleigh Ashford | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Billy Porter | Winner |
| 2013 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Harvey Fierstein | Nominee |
| 2013 | Outstanding Choreographer | Jerry Mitchell | Nominee |
| 2013 | Outstanding Costume Design | Gregg Barnes | Nominee |
| 2013 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Jerry Mitchell | Nominee |
| 2013 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Daniel Stewart Sherman | Nominee |
| 2013 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Annaleigh Ashford | Nominee |
| 2013 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Winner | |
| 2013 | Outstanding New Score | Cyndi Lauper | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Actor in a Musical | Billy Porter | Nominee |
| 2013 | Actor in a Musical | Stark Sands | Nominee |
| 2013 | Best Musical | Nominee | |
| 2013 | Book of a Musical | Harvey Fierstein | Nominee |
| 2013 | Choreography | Jerry Mitchell | Nominee |
| 2013 | Costume Design of a Musical | Gregg Barnes | Nominee |
| 2013 | Direction of a Musical | Jerry Mitchell | Nominee |
| 2013 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Annaleigh Ashford | Nominee |
| 2013 | Lighting Design of a Musical | Kenneth Posner | Nominee |
| 2013 | Orchestrations | Stephen Oremus | Nominee |
| 2013 | Original Score | Cyndi Lauper | Nominee |
| 2013 | Scenic Design of a Musical | David Rockwell | Nominee |
| 2013 | Sound Design of a Musical | John Shivers | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| May 19, 2013 | 51 | $1,269,683 $1,440,000 |
$18,965 | $110.45 $227.00 |
11496 1424 |
8 0 |
100.91% | 0.86% |
| May 12, 2013 | 50 | $1,250,718 $1,440,000 |
$110,205 | $109.73 $227.00 |
11398 1424 |
8 0 |
100.05% | 0.45% |
| May 5, 2013 | 49 | $1,140,513 $1,440,000 |
$28,350 | $100.52 $227.00 |
11346 1424 |
8 0 |
99.60% | 1.63% |
| Apr. 28, 2013 | 48 | $1,112,163 $1,440,000 |
- | $99.65 $227.00 |
11161 1424 |
8 0 |
97.97% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$4,773,077 $5,760,000 |
$105.09 | 45401 45568 |
32 0 |
99.63 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$10,835,800 $15,265,040 |
$87.59 $227.00 |
121467 123888 |
53 34 |
98.05 % | |||












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