KINKY BOOTS is the winner of every major BEST MUSICAL award, including the Tony, the Grammy and London’s Olivier Award. Based on true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common -- or so they think! Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save more...
(Understudy)
Eric Anderson, who was part of the original Broadway company of Kinky Boots, has an impressive resume that includes notable roles in various Broadway productions and film/television appearances. more...
Annaleigh Ashford, a Tony Award-winning actor, originated the role of "Lauren" in the Broadway production of Kinky Boots, earning a Tony Award nomination for her performance. more...
(Standby)
Cole Bullock, who previously captivated audiences as Jerome in the National Tour of South Pacific, brings his extensive training from Broadway Dance Center and the American Foundation Tap to the cast of Kinky Boots. more...
Pierce Cassedy, who previously captivated audiences as Elder McKinley/Moroni in The Book of Mormon's Chicago/Jumamosi company, brought his dynamic talent to the cast of Kinky Boots. more...
(Swing)
Sandra DeNise, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast of Kinky Boots, has an impressive resume including Broadway credits in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and notable national tours such as Parade and Hairspray. more...
(Standby)
Jonah Halperin, who was part of the original cast of Kinky Boots as Young Charlie, is excited to be part of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO. more...
Eric Leviton, who graced the Broadway stage in Kinky Boots, has also toured nationally with shows like Chicago and The Full Monty, and boasts an impressive TV resume including appearances on "Blue Bloods" and "Law & Order." more...
John Jeffrey Martin, who graced the Broadway stage in Kinky Boots, previously captivated audiences as Troy Bolton in the national tour of Disney's High School Musical. more...
Marquise Neal, known for his regional theater work in The Wiz of Oz and his TV appearances on "Law & Order" and "NYU 22," brought his talents to the stage in Kinky Boots. more...
Marcus Neville, who graced Broadway with his performance in Kinky Boots, also originated the role of Harold Nichols in The Full Monty and has an extensive career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre, and television. more...
Kyle Taylor Parker, who originally starred as an Angel in the Broadway production of Kinky Boots, later headlined the First National Tour as Lola and became the first actor to replace Tony Award-winner Billy Porter in the role on Broadway. more...
(Swing)
Nathan Peck showcased his versatility and talent on Broadway with his performance in Kinky Boots, adding to his impressive resume that includes roles in Wicked and La Cage aux Folles. more...
Billy Porter, a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, captivated audiences with his award-winning performance as Lola in the Broadway musical Kinky Boots, for which he won the 2013 Drama Desk and Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Musical. more...
(Understudy)
Daniel Stewart Sherman, who graced the Broadway stage in Kinky Boots, has an impressive array of credits including roles in Desire Under the Elms and The Full Monty, as well as notable appearances in films like Mr. Popper's Penguins and TV series such as "The Good Wife" and "Justified." more...
(Swing)
Lucia Spina, who graced the Broadway stage in Kinky Boots, has an impressive resume that includes notable roles in Legally Blonde and ...Spelling Bee, and was part of the original cast of Silence! The Musical Off-Broadway. more...
Awards and Nominations
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Featured Actress in a Musical: Annaleigh Ashford won.
Best Leading Actor in a Musical: Billy Porter won.
2013 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Billy Porter was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical : Annaleigh Ashford was nominated but did not win.
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Billy Porter was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Daniel Stewart Sherman was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Annaleigh Ashford was nominated but did not win.
2013 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Billy Porter was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Stark Sands was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Annaleigh Ashford was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Stephen Oremus Orchestrator
Gregg Barnes Costume Designer
Josh Marquette Hair Designer
Randy Houston Mercer Make-up Designer
Jerry Mitchell Director
Choreographer
Kenneth Posner Lighting Designer
David Rockwell Scenic Designer
John Shivers Sound Designer
Brian Usifer Musical Director
Kinky Boots FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Prince and Son Theme
The Most Beautiful Thing in the World
Take What You Got
The Land of Lola
Step One
Sex is in the Heel
The History of Wrong Guys
I'm Not My Father's Son
Everybody Say Yeah!
What a Woman Wants
In This Corner
Charlies's Sad Soliloquy/Soul of a Man
Hold Me in Your Heart
Raise You Up
Just Be
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