When he discovers that she has decided to have her angels wear the boots on the runway rather than hiring professional models, an overwhelmed Charlie lashes out at her, humiliating her in front of the other workers. On a business trip he meets a drag queen called Lola and after watching him in cabaret hatches the plan to move into kinky footwear. [24] The songs range in style "from pop to funk to new wave to tango, with highly personal lyrics". [41][42] On June 28, 2012 the full Chicago cast was announced. [16][17][18] Fierstein noted a change in focus between the film "about the saving of a factory" and the musical, which include "drag queens singing as they pass along the assembly line. The original Broadway producers and team will oversee the production and development. Charlie announces that the factory will be moving ahead with production on the boots. Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical, List of awards and nominations for the musical Kinky Boots, Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, "Fetish Footwear, Acclaimed Film & Rockin' Broadway Musical: Explore the Many Steps of, "Cyndi Lauper Walks Into Creative Team for Broadway-Bound. The prevalence of drag culture in mainstream media has introduced a step of separation between femininity and being female. On Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. A South Korean production ran from December 2, 2014, to February 22, 2015, at the Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul. Kinky Boots (2013) Detour (2016) A Broadway original cast album for the musical Kinky Boots was released on May 28, 2013, less than two months after the show opened on Broadway. [76] The West End production became London's first paperless and mobile ticketing operation. George, the factory manager, realizes a way to make her design practical. But without models, Charlie is forced to walk the runway himself. Charlie Price: But they're comfy. Recuperating from his ordeal in Lola's dressing room, an uncomfortable Charlie notices the performers' high-heeled boots are not designed to hold a man's weight. The factory makes good quality men's shoes, but they are not stylish and not cheap, and the market for them is drying up. "[45], After the tryout, the team went back to work, adding a new musical number for Charlie and a second song in the drag club, removing another song, and revising the book. Charlie is astonished and grateful and asks if Don has paid up on his wager by accepting Lola. Kinky Boots is the 2013 Broadway blockbuster with music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony-winning theater legend Harvey Fierstein and direction and choreography by … It began previews on June 16, 2015 with its opening night coming on June 28 to critical acclaim. [70] The run was later extended to January 3, to March 6 and finally to May 15, 2016,[71][72] as the final show before the theatre closed for a major renovation. Kinky Boots closed on January 12, 2019, after over 1,400 performances. collection of drabbles around Lola and Charlie Boy. [74] Tickets went on sale on March 2. It's one of the more thrilling combinations of stage design and choreography that I can recall. [9] Director Jerry Mitchell is also the choreographer. While on tour, Ghee learned how to set and maintain wigs, and to stone … [63][64] By contrast, some spectators applauded the performance for sharing messages of “inclusivity” and “diversity”. [142] Kinky Boots won three Olivier Awards: Best New Musical, Best Actor in a Musical and Best Costume Design, trailing only Gypsy's four awards. [citation needed], Initially planned to run from June to September 2015 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, with a mostly Canadian cast,[69] by the beginning of July, the run was extended to November. [100], Upon its October 2012 Chicago opening, Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones described the show as a "warm, likable, brassy, sentimental, big-hearted and modestly scaled" production. Lola explains that the expensive and unreliable footwear is an essential part of any drag act. On release it premiered at number one on the Billboard Cast Albums Chart and number fifty … He also praised “Raise You Up/Just Be,” as "one of the best curtain numbers since 'You Can't Stop the Beat' sent Hairspray audiences dancing out of the theater.” Brantley, however, did not extend his praise to Fierstein's script, writing that his "sticky, sermonizing side" comes through in the second half, where "all the clichés stand naked before you. After he trips and ultimately falls flat on his face, Lola and her posse of drag queens arrive, put on a spectacular runway show, and save the day. Kinky Boots (2005) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The cast for Kinky Boots The Musical in London’s West End has been announced with Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry portraying the central characters of Charlie and Lola … [115] The Wall Street Journal gave the show a negative review, calling it "an imitation heart-warming British working-class musical with a gay angle and a maudlin ending. I'll fill any request but these will just be fluff basically. [94], The show premiered at the Operettenhaus in Hamburg, Germany, in December 2017, with Gino Emnes and Dominik Hees leading the production as Lola and Charlie Price. Independently, Hal Luftig saw the film in London and agreed "that its heart and humanity (and bigger-than-life leading 'lady') would translate well to musical theatre. "These Boots Are Made for Walking to the Bank: "Selling the Bird: Richard Walton Tully's "The Bird of Paradise" and the Dynamics of Theatrical Commodification", "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013: EW's Minute-by-minute Rundown", "Kinky Boots Celebrates Landmark Broadway Performance – Here's How You Can Get Free Tix! Charlie develops a plan to produce custom footwear for drag queens, rather than the men's dress shoes that his firm is known for, alienating many in the process. [43] The production was rehearsed at the New 42nd Street Studios in New York City in September 2012. [113], Los Angeles Times theater critic Charles McNulty criticized Lauper's "novice mistakes" with a score that "never establishes a compositional through line" and saying that while "Fierstein's heart is in the right place ... the show's earnestness sinks it", adding that "if [the show] weren't such a cheesy commercial mess, it might actually be fun". [89][90] The cast included Callum Francis, from the London production, as Lola, and Toby Francis as Charlie. In Lauper's first effort at writing for the stage, she found that it required a sustained effort to write songs for the different characters. He will be joined by Paula Lane as Lauren, best known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, and Joel Harper-Jackson, who recently starred in the The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time UK tour, will be playing Charlie Price. [11] In a broadcast interview with Patrick Healy of The New York Times, Lauper and Fierstein said that, in adapting the film, they stressed themes of community and the universality of the father-son bond as vehicles to explore the issues of tolerance and self-acceptance. Acceptance does not happen instantly in Kinky Boots. "[116] A review in The Bergen Record said that the show "sorely lacks is a dramatic commitment to what it's doing. With respect to the conveyor belts, he said, "They've never been used as dynamically as this, creating a series of surprises, with the kind of wild athleticism that actually looks dangerous. Fierstein responded that the show's inclusion in the parade reflected decreasing prejudice and increased tolerance for LGBT people in society. He intervenes and is knocked unconscious. Based on a true story, Kinky Boots sashays its way onto the stage with book by … "[104] Brantley wrote that Lauper's "love- and heat-seeking score" wowed with her "trademark ... mix of sentimentality and eccentricity", and that the costumes and boots courtesy of Gregg Barnes made for "big red scene stealers". Inspired by the true story of a traditional English men's footwear factory in Northamptonshire which turned to production of kinky boots for transvestites in order to save the ailing family business and safeguard the jobs of the local community. "[104], The theatre critic for Time Out New York called the show "the very model of a modern major musical. Quickly getting the women of the factory on her side, she draws a quick design of a boot, explaining the most important factor is by far the heel ("The Sex is in the Heel"). Kinky Boots at Adelphi Theatre: Oh Lola ... - See 2,685 traveller reviews, 372 candid photos, and great deals for London, UK, at Tripadvisor. [12], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, "BBC News - Kinky Boots inspiration comes out of the shadows", "The Old Guard's Chiwetel Ejiofor says dancing in 6-inch Kinky Boots memorably scared him", "Kinky Boots, the Musical, Walking Toward Broadway", "Kinky Boots, Vanya and Sonia, Pippin and Virginia Woolf? [48] Prior to the June 9, 2013 Tony Awards, Kinky Boots had trailed its box office competitor, Matilda the Musical,[51] in advance sales. "[9] Lauper's inspirations ranged from the musicals South Pacific and West Side Story to Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and pop singer Lana Del Rey. After previews, a song called "What Else Can I Do?/Bad Girl" was replaced by "The Land of Lola" (reprise). Kinky Boots is the latest in a long line of film to musical conversions to hit the West End. Tell me I have not inspired something burgundy! [68], The Toronto original cast, led by Alan Mingo Jr as Lola and Graham Scott Fleming as Charlie, began rehearsals with Jerry Mitchel and the Broadway creative team on May 4, 2015. [93], On July 7, 2017 a Polish production premiered at Teatr Dramatyczny in Warsaw, with Krzysztof Szczepaniak as Lola and Mateusz Weber as Charlie. ... [the score] sounds like ... "Cyndi: The Deservedly Forgotten Late-'80s B-Sides. The musical then ended on April 7, 2019. Although things improve when Lola tones down her personality and starts making friends, matters take a turn for the worse when Charlie is invited to showcase the new boots in Milan; the strain he puts on his employees causes most of them, including Lola, to walk out. Mellower Coffee has specially made a "Sparkle Dance" drink for this event.[153]. Book by Harvey Fierstein. Charlie believes that to make the company truly successful in this new model, he must show the boots during the Milan fashion season using the target market, drag queens, as the models. Like La Cage aux Folles and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, it presents drag queens as the show’s official spirit lifters. The next day, Lola shows up in men's clothes and is mocked by Don and his friends. Many people know Kinky Boots for being a spectacular musical on Broadway, but few are aware it was actually a movie-turned-musical. [40] The October 2012 pre-Broadway Chicago tryout was announced on February 22, 2012. The next day, the show sold $1.25 million tickets, and its advance ticket sales for future dates became a hot commodity. [10] The paper found the show timely for its treatment of problems that paralleled those at the time of its production, including "chronic unemployment, financial distress and the collapse of manufacturing". [21][22] In August 2012, the producers announced the Broadway opening date of April 4, 2013.[10]. Just as all seems lost, Lola and her angels arrive to save the day. Having initially been less well received by theatre critics and at the box office than another 2013 Broadway production, Matilda the Musical, Kinky Boots entered the 2013 awards season as an underdog. [20] Lauper was actively engaged in refining the material once the cast began readings. Get tickets now from the official site! The music director and orchestrator was Stephen Oremus. [11] At the 67th Tony Awards (2013) won six Tony Awards, including Tony Award for Best Original Score (Lauper, first sole female winner), Best Actor (Porter) and Best Musical. But in this case, it is a pair of red women's heels that have attracted his attention, aggravating his strict father. He wakes up backstage, in the dressing room of Lola, a drag queen performer and alter ego of Simon. Lola taunts him back, enlisting the female factory workers' help to prove that Lola is closer to a woman's ideal man than Don ("What a Woman Wants"). [19], Kinky Boots was given a reading on October 6, 2011. The production earned a season-high 13 nominations and 6 Tony wins, including Best Musical, Best Actor for Billy Porter and Best Score for Lauper in her first outing as a Broadway songwriter, making her the first woman to win alone in that category. Charlie is intrigued when he sees that drag queens' high heels snap easily, and wishes to create high heels that can support a greater range of foot sizes and body types. With Lola's assistance, these changes are both advanced and hindered. [118] The Village Voice,[119] AM New York,[120] and NBC turned in lukewarm reviews. Kinky Boots sadly closed its doors on the West End back in January last year and it has been missed from London's theatre scene. When Charlie catches Nicola with another man, he angrily takes out his frustrations on Lola, causing Lola to quit. As he heads to the airport for Milan, Charlie leaves a heartfelt apology on Lola's voicemail. [47][48] Both the Chicago and original Broadway casts starred Billy Porter as Lola, Stark Sands as Charlie and Annaleigh Ashford as Lauren. [151] The West End cast recording was nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. [80] The role of Lola was set to be played by Kyle Taylor Parker. [2], Ejiofor was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Charlie Price grows up as the fourth-generation "son" in his family business, Price & Son, a shoe manufacturing company with its factory in Northampton. The website's critics consensus reads: "Kinky Boots relies heavily on the Full Monty formula of Britcoms, while playing it too safe in a desperate attempt not to offend. Lola and the angels arrive at the factory, and she is immediately dissatisfied with Charlie's first design of the boot. [53] Kinky Boots won a season-high six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. collection of drabbles around Lola and Charlie Boy. This is a PRINT of my graphite sketch of Callum Francis as Lola from Kinky Boots Australia *watermark will not be present on print* Profits from this print will be donated to the AOC Initiative Available in 2 sizes: 5x7 inches and 8.3 x 11.7 inches (A4). "[11] The musical uses a twelve-piece orchestra consisting of keyboards, percussion, bass, guitars, reeds, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, and trombone. Broadway's high-heeled hit is the winner of 6 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL! [23] Lauper joked about the difficulty of writing her first score: "How much of a stretch is it for me to write songs about fashion, funny relationships, people changing their minds and shoes? Lola is reluctant since she is already receiving crass comments from Don, the factory foreman, and some of the other factory workers but is flattered by Charlie's praise and finally agrees. Meanwhile, Lola performs her act at a nursing home in her home town. This gives Charlie an idea ("Land of Lola" {Reprise}), and he invites Lola to come to the factory to help him design a women's boot that can be comfortable for a man ("Charlie's Soliloquy"/"Step One"). Don's challenge is for Lola to fight him in a boxing match at the pub. Returning to London, Charlie meets his friend and fellow shoe salesman, Harry, in a pub to ask for help. [143], A Broadway original cast album, produced by Lauper, Oremus and William Wittman[144] was released on May 28, 2013. An upset Lola takes refuge in the bathroom, and Charlie attempts to comfort her. Nicola and her boss Richard Bailey arrive from London and present Charlie with a plan for the factory that Richard has drawn up: closing it and converting it into condominiums. Afterward, Don asks why she let him win, and Lola replies that she could not be so cruel as to humiliate Don in front of his mates. Matt Henry welcomes you to the The Land of Lola from the musical Kinky Boots!Kinky Boots: Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. The director and design team had gained previous critical acclaim and theatre or music awards. The show began its pre-Broadway run at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago, on October 2, 2012, which continued until November 4, 2012. Don turns over a new leaf after Lola had graciously allowed him to win an arm wrestling match, and rallies the factory workers to make the boots in time for Charlie and Lauren to get to Milan. [114] Joe Dziemianowicz of the New York Daily News wrote that while the "script has issues like a pair of shoes" that don't quite fit, "Mitchell's production moves lickety-split" and "Porter ... is a force of nature as Lola." Many viewers commented that, in their opinion, the performance was inappropriate for a family program. "[11] Lauper joined the creative team in June 2010. Ejiofor's performance is its redeeming virtue. Fierstein had won four Tonys: acting and writing awards for Torch Song Trilogy, an acting Tony for Hairspray, and one for writing the book of La Cage; Lauper is a chart-topping singer-songwriter and actress who had won Grammy, Emmy and many other awards for her songs and performances. And like Hairspray, the musical this production most resembles in tone, Kinky Boots is about finding your passion, overcoming prejudice and transcending stereotypes. [25][26], On August 30, 2017, songwriters Benny Mardones and Robert Tepper sued Cyndi Lauper for lifting elements from their song “Into the Night” for Kinky Boots’ final song “Raise You Up.”[27] The judge referred the case to a mediator, but no settlement was reached. Charlie then recruits Lauren to assist him in designing a high-heeled boot for drag performers. Charlie's fiancée arrives at the factory, furious that he took out a second mortgage on their house to save the company. Some of the factory workers are not enthusiastic about the radical change in their product line. [141] The show earned seven nominations for the 2016 Laurence Olivier Awards, which was second to a revival of Gypsy, which earned eight nominations. A fabulous drag queen in need of some sturdy stiletto boots, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he's meant to be. The musical began a US tour in 2014. "[128] And Digital Spy proclaimed it "hilarious, heartwarming, and a hell of a lot of fun," offering special praise for the show's star: "Matt Henry...truly steals the show...He is utterly commanding in the role, and you instantly root for him. Charlie hurries home for the funeral, where he finds the factory near bankruptcy. [121], In 2014, Kinky Boots began a United States national tour, which has also garnered mostly positive reviews. Years pass. Kinky Boots is a musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. "[3][9] He said the main difference is that the musical is, "at its core, about two young men who come from seemingly opposite worlds who figure out that they have a lot in common, beginning with the need to stand up to their dads. ", On February 6, 2012, the Chicago Tribune reported that Kinky Boots' producers were considering taking advantage of an incentive program from the State of Illinois for out-of-town tryouts for Broadway shows. It followed the true story of Steve Pateman, who was struggling to save his family-run shoe factory from closure and decided to produce fetish footwear for men, under the brand name "Divine Footwear". McLane was impressed with the "series of conveyor belts that came apart, moved around, and fit the context of the story" in order to accentuate the choreography of "a troupe of men in four-inch heels". [101] Another reviewer praised the score, book, direction and, particularly, Porter, before suggesting that, before opening on Broadway, it could use a more effective opening number, better pacing in Act 2 and "the budding romance between Charlie and coworker Lauren ... needs more lead-in. An episode of BBC2 documentary series Trouble at the Top, broadcast on 24 February 1999, inspired the film. CBS Minnesota[126] summed it up as “loud, proud and a tubular sensation.”, The London production received mostly raves, with the London Evening Standard writing, "The thigh's the limit for this high-kicking London musical," calling it "a glorious high-kicking romp," and adding that "...its energy is infectious. [148] The album received a favorable review in Playbill from Steven Suskin[149] and won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. It starred Teppei Koike as Charlie and Haruma Miura as Lola. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 56%, based on 109 reviews with a weighted average score of 5.72/10. Charlie develops a plan to produce custom footwear for drag queens, rather than the men's dress shoes that his firm is known for, alienating many in the process. "[109] New York Magazine,[110] The New York Post,[111] The Washington Post[112] and Variety all gave mostly favorable reviews. Check out our lola kinky boots selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. [85], The Japanese production ran in the New National Theatre in Tokyo from July 21 to August 6, 2016; the Orix Theater in Osaka from August 13 to 22, 2016; and the Tokyu Theatre Orb in Shibuya from August 28 to September 4, 2016. Lauren is thrilled by his dedication ("The History of Wrong Guys (Reprise)"), but the show threatens to be a disaster. [14] Lauper has said that she identifies with drag queens. [83], A non-Equity US tour was launched in Paducah, Kentucky, on December 29, 2018. Another young boy, growing up in London, is as fascinated by shoes as Charlie is bored by them. Exclusive | 'Kinky Boots' star Matt Henry on using own experiences to bring drag queen Lola to life 'Kinky Boots' will be screened across UK cinemas next week 2020-01-30 Words: Steve Brown. [147] Before the Chicago tryout, "Sex Is in the Heel" became the first Broadway song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard club charts in 25 years. Lola has been making some decisions about production and preparations without consulting Charlie. Each ensemble member in this musical has a specific individuality, and the theme … [18] Her process was to conceive a song and sing it into her iPhone, and orchestrator Stephen Oremus would write it down. [122] Democrat and Chronicle[123] raved, “Flashy, funny and uplifting, Kinky Boots has appeal — and lots of it — for all ‘ladies, gentleman and those who are yet to make up their mind.’” BroadwayWorld Los Angeles[124] offered “praise to the entire triple threat ensemble!“ The Republic[125] countered, “Despite the fiery showstopper 'Sex Is in the Heel,' however, Kinky Boots is surprisingly short on sex appeal, and the cheerleaderish troupe of drag queens called Angels don't have any of the transgressive appeal of the Cagelles from Fierstein's earlier hit La Cage aux Folles." In the process, Charlie and Lola discover that they are not so different after all. Charlie is determined to save the factory and his father's legacy, though he has no desire to run Price & Sons himself. She accepts and is horrified but thrilled to realize she is falling for him ("The History of Wrong Guys"). Lauren, one of the women on the assembly line, explodes at Charlie when given her notice and stubbornly tells him that other struggling shoe factories have survived by entering an "underserved niche market." Lola presents Don with a unique wager to see who is the better "man": Lola will do anything that Don specifies if Don will do the same thing for her. [136] Kinky Boots also won the 2013 Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting in the Broadway musical category. With Matt Henry, Killian Donnelly, Natalie McQueen, Sean Needham. She gives him her part of the challenge: "accept someone for who they are.". Entertainment Weekly said "Cyndi Lauper's infectious score is cause for celebration. [11] The work marked Lauper's debut as a musical theatre songwriter,[10] although she had some theatrical experience, having performed on Broadway in the 2006 Roundabout Theatre Company production of The Threepenny Opera. [84] A different kind of Charlie and Lola bring drag queens to the Kings. All the dickheads are original characters and Lauren is forever kicking them in the obvious areas. Lola easily scores against Don in the ring but ultimately lets Don win the match ("In This Corner"). Showing in Milan takes money, which Charlie lacks. [11] "Land of Lola" was released as a dance remix by Wayne G. & LFB in June 2013. [49] Writing for The Guardian, David Cote noted that the decision to use American actors for an adaptation that maintained the Northampton setting resulted in a disconcerting inconsistency in terms of accents. [52] In the weeks following its Tony wins, the show became so popular that in the beginning of July a special ticket lottery system was created to keep fans from camping outside the theatre. [102] The show was awarded a "Critic's Pick" designation by The New York Times, Time Out New York and New York Magazine, and was included in Entertainment Weekly magazine's "Must See" list. Lola is transgender or bigender depending how you interpreted her as being in the film. Crystal is informed not just by Lola, but by the entire Kinky Boots experience. West End star Kayi Ushe will be putting on the boots to play Lola. Ultimately, Charlie decides to try to live up to his father's legacy and rescue his family business, and, in doing so, he finds unlikely inspiration in the form of Lola. It is revealed Don has persuaded the workers to return to work and to sacrifice a week's pay to ensure the boots can be finished in time for Milan. [3] The Broadway debut started previews on March 3, 2013 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, with the official opening on April 4, 2013. [135] New York Times theatre writer Patrick Healy, however, reported that some Tony voters found Matilda "dark" and "a bit chilly", and accurately predicted that "while the cleverness of Matilda may be enough to win best book, the warmth of Kinky Boots will be enough to score an upset and take the top Tony for best musical. [66] The performance of August 26, 2015 marked the 1000th Broadway performance for the production. Charlie returns to the factory and begins reluctantly laying off his workers. [97], In November 2018 it was announced that the musical would be produced as part of the on board entertainment for Norwegian Encore, a cruise ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. [106] According to Julie Grossman, Kinky Boots facilitates the retraining of the eye to gender conventions and “repositions the marginalised figure as central to the spectacle of mass theatre... enacting a shift in the perspective of the viewer”. "[9] The first song that Lauper wrote was the opening number, which included a wide range of voices. [9] Oremus would then "'blow up' the vocal line into harmonies, create the incidental music that linked scenes and songs" and orchestrate the material. [82] The tour closed at The Kentucky Center in June 2017. [138] Nevertheless, Kinky Boots won a season-high six Tonys, including Best Musical, which the press described as an upset, and Lauper's win for Best Score made her the first woman to win alone in that category. [62], The musical's economic clout empowers a shift in the American cultural climate, engendering acceptance of cross-dressing and transgender individuals. [16][17][18], Mitchell and Rockwell had previously collaborated on Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can and Legally Blonde. With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots takes you from the factory floor to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. [56] After its six-year run (closing on April 7, 2019), the show had grossed $319 million. "[5] Within a year, Roth secured the rights to adapt the film to the stage and partnered with Luftig, a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer. [86] Miura won the Best Actor Award and Haruko Sugimura Award at the 24th Yomiuri Theater Awards for his performance,[87] and the play had a second run in 2019 with the cast reprising their roles. Lola explains that her father trained her as a boxer but disowned her when she showed up for a match in drag. [6][7], By mid-2008, Roth and Luftig were in discussions with a potential director, Jerry Mitchell, but they still had not found writers. [49][50], The New York Times noted that in the 2012–13 season, most of the new Broadway musicals were "inspired by movies or books". Custom sizes are available, please message [95] It closed on September 30, 2018. [9] Roth and Luftig hired Mitchell to direct and Harvey Fierstein to write the book. Charlie Price inherits a shoe factory from his father and forms an unlikely partnership cabaret performer and drag Queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save his business. Harry can only offer a temporary solution and advises Charlie not to fight the inevitable ("Take What You Got"). Lola (Kinky Boots) Charlie Price; Summary. [75] Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry played Charlie and Lola respectively, with other cast members including Amy Lennox as Lauren, Amy Ross as Nicola, Jamie Baughan as Don and Michael Hobbs as George. While on a business trip to London to sell the company's extra stock, Charlie encounters a woman being harassed by drunken hoodlums and intervenes to his detriment. However, less than a month after opening, Kinky Boots surpassed this rival with audiences in weekly box office gross and later enjoyed a post-Tony boost in advance sales. 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