Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots
This Tony-winning hit will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights!

Kinky Boots is the big-hearted musical extravaganza that won six Tonys including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical.  Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein. Billy Porter won a Best Actor Tony Award for his portrayal of Lola. 

Charlie Price has reluctantly 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 the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized... and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.

Kinky Boots is full of opportunities for a theatre to flex its artistic muscles with elaborate costumes, exhilarating choreography and a heartfelt story. A surefire crowd pleaser, Kinky Boots will have your audiences dancing in the aisles and discovering why, sometimes, the best way to fit in... is to stand out!

Authors' Note to Directors on Casting

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International restrictions may apply

Concert Selections for Kinky Boots

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • RAISE YOU UP/JUST BE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Cyndi Lauper
    Lyrics by
    Cyndi Lauper
    Arranged by
    Stephen Oremus
    Orchestrated by
    Stephen Oremus
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    6 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (1x) REED (Alto Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET, (1x) TROMBONE, (2x) KEYBOARD 1 [can be used as PIANO/CONDUCTOR], (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) GUITAR 1 (Electric), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Electric), (1x) BASS (Electric), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) VIOLIN, (1x) CELLO

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Questions & Answers

July 25, 2024
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Related shows or resources: Evil Dead The Musical, If/Then, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Something Rotten!, Sweeney Todd
inquire about license

Dear MTI,

Hello, I am Mia Park at Our Musical Story (OMS)

OMS is amateur theater company in South Korea. It was newly established in 2023, and in July 2023, it obtained a license from MTI and conducted the musical "Next to Normal".

I would like to proceed with the performance by obtaining a license from MTI again this time, but I am inquiring about the license on the website because there is an error.

1. IF/THEN
2. EVIL DEAD
3. KINKY BOOTS
4. MAMMA MIA!
5. SWEENEY TODD
6. SOMETHING ROTTEN!

I would like to inquire about the acquisition of 6 musical licenses above. If you have an email that we can contact directly and contact the person in charge, please forward it.

All the best of success, Have a greet day.

Sincerely Mia Park

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May 11, 2022
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I am confused…In the casting it says kids? is this show only available for kids to do or can adults do it for Community Theatre too? Would love to do this if rights available in Rochester, NY…
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February 18, 2022
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Purchasing the rehearsal app for Kinky Boots - how much in £

Hi there, we are based in the UK. We have the license to run Kinky Boots in Sept 22 and I am looking to use the rehearsal app (backing tracks). I am just trying to find out how much that would be (your website is very confusing!) Can you confirm cost (in UK pounds?)

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June 04, 2020
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Arrange a song for Musical Concert

Hi!

 

I’m producing a Musical themed Concert in Norway next year, and I want to include and arrange the following songs:

- Hold me in Your heart

 

By this Composer: Cyndi Lauper

 

Orchestration

-  Lead Vocal

  • Choir

- Piano

- Violin, Viola og Violocello

- Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Sopran-Alto-Tenor Sax

- Trumpet x2

- Tenor Horn

- Euphonium

- Trombone

- Percussion

- Guitar x2

- 5-string Electric Bass x2

- Drum set

 

The Concert will be produced by students, and I want to make the arrangements specially for them!

 

So my real question is; Who should I Contact to Get permission to arrange this song?

 

Best Regards!

 

  • Sander Slettebø Grøsfjell
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October 04, 2019
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Applying for the Rights For Kinky Boots

I amt the artistci director for a CenterStage a (Communtiy Theater) in Louisville KY. We are in the process of planning our 2020-2021 season. Kinky Boots is the show that we are dying to do here at CenterStage.

If the rights for Kinky Boots is expected for release in Spring 2020. Am I able to apply now for the rights to do the show in Summer 2020?

Thanks for your response. 

 

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February 22, 2016
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How would I apply for a limited international license for Kinky Boots?
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