Kinky Boots: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price, a struggling shoe factory owner in Northampton, England. When he realizes the factory might be saved by producing high-heeled boots for drag queens, he forms an unlikely partnership with Lola, a talented drag queen and entertainer. Kinky Boots is a journey of self-acceptance, touching on themes of creativity, prejudice, and human compassion.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2012)
Cast Size: 15+
Setting: Present / England (London, Northampton)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper
Book: Harvey Fierstein
Based On: Kinky Boots➝ (2005 film)
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (2016)
Tony Award: Best Musical (2013)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2013)➝
Original West End Cast (2016)➝
Licensing
Kinky Boots is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2010s, Based on a Movie, Child Roles, Comedic, Dramatic, LGBTQ+, Megamusical, Pop/Rock, Popular, Tony Award, True Story, Two-Word, Work
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Last Reviewed: March 6, 2026