This Tony-winning Best Musical, about a shoemaker whose business is saved by a wildly flamboyant clientele, features a score of catchy songs written by pop star Cyndi Lauper. More…
Inspired by true events, 'Kinky Boots' tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits his father's shoe factory. Looking to save the family business, Charlie turns to a fabulously fashionable new friend — cabaret star Lola — who gives him an outrageous idea that could change both of their destinies. Soon, this unlikely duo creates the most sensational footwear that’s ever rocked the runways of Milan… giving the factory and its hardworking family a sparkling new future.
See it if this is a great show. Good music and a message.
Don't see it if you are offended by drag queens
See it if You enjoy drag queens and big fun musical numbers.
Don't see it if You like slow paced shows.
See it if You're looking for a very light fluffy fun night out.
Don't see it if You're look for any depth or true emotion. It's a feel good in the moment but I defy you to remember any tune after you leave the theatre.
See it if I thought as a musical this missed the mark. Some great writing from Cyndi, and some very good staging as well as a few very good actors.
Don't see it if some good dancers, yet the show left me wanting more. It is not what I call a big league musical, rather middle of the pack, so-so at best.
See it if Wants fun show that'll make you laugh.
Don't see it if You are homophobic
See it if One of the underrated shows. A fun musical with great sets, songs and dances. Clever work by the choreogaphe.r
Don't see it if If you just had to see Billy Porter. I am sure that the current lead will also carry the show .
See it if you enjoy a good story about human challenges with a light and fun presentation.
Don't see it if you are not able to be open minded.
See it if You enjoy tuneful audience pleasing musicals that offer a modicum of social relevance, creative dances, endearing characters, a fun score
Don't see it if Drag queens are not your thing, happy endings upset you, a romance & bromance are telegraphed, you hate audiences that scream after numbers
See it if you like big Broadway shows with big casts singing dancing and a touch of insight into worlds most of us never knew existed.
Don't see it if you liked the smallness of the film. This is a really big show!
See it if Adaptation of townies making the best of lemon-squeezin's and turning surplus heels into leather lemonade. At the helm, Lauper/Fierstein.
Don't see it if Another homogenised drag entertainment that "skirts" toxic masculinity in the guise of inclusivity to put on a show. Creative team saves it.
See it if You want entertainment & a great story in 1 musical. You want to hear great, original music. You enjoyed the movie.
Don't see it if You're not a fan of Cyndi Lauper. You don't enjoy seeing drag queens on stage. You want a more traditional Broadway musical.
See it if you're in the mood for a good time and a generally fun show--or you just like British accents.
Don't see it if you're turned off by cross dressing.
See it if You want to see this famous show. I saw it with the original stars (back for a few months) and was really glad to have that chance.
Don't see it if You don't like big musicals. Totally predictable, but watching it get to the resolution was fun. But no surprises. Clear what would happen
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See it if You want a big, flashy musical, but one that has a strong moral message.
Don't see it if You're expecting it to be as deep as the film. This is still kind of Broadway fluff.
See it if you like fun music with a good story and a lot of heart.
Don't see it if looking at monstrously high heels hurts your feet or quirky characters are not your thing.
See it if You love musicals that have a message. This one has an important theme that relates to everyone. The plot, based on a true story is gripping
Don't see it if You only like musicals of the type that are so frothy and light that they wash over you like a wave. This is NOT that musical !
See it if You want an entertaining show with a strong message of acceptance.
Don't see it if You loved the movie. This version isn't as good and is honestly a bit exhausting.
See it if want a good night of razzmatazz.
Don't see it if have a narrow mind.
See it if You want to see the most gorgeous women who are actually men, dancing in breathtaking costumes, and a touching story about acceptance.
Don't see it if You're a homophobe.
See it if you loved the movie. It is a light, simple, fully enjoyable old fashioned story with a decided twist. Can do spirit with a side of love.
Don't see it if you are offended by the subject matter of cross dressing and drag.
See it if If you enjoy big,splashy musicals whose heart is in the right place. It's good, but not as good as I expected.
Don't see it if You are not a fan of message shows.
See it if you enjoy a good musical with a good score and good singing or you are interested in cross-dressers and their lives.
Don't see it if transvestites are not your cup of tea.
See it if a high energy musical with great music that comes from the heart; some touching moments. Great costumes & staging. Well-deserved Tony
Don't see it if you can't get past labels to see people for their talent, heart, humanity.
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See it if you love a great story, characters you'll connect with, and leaving the theater with the feeling we're all more alike than we think.
Don't see it if you hate all that is good and right.