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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Concert Selections for Kinky Boots

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Pricing is for individual songs only. 

Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form. 

 

Amateur

A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate) 

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date. 

Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.  

A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).

If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable. 

 

Professional

We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form. 

  • 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

Resources

No matter where you are on your theatrical journey, our innovative production resources will enhance your show experience.

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See the entire orchestration on one page.

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Bring Broadway and the West End to your own backyard by licensing the authorised keyboard programming for your show.

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Logo Packs

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Perform your entire musical with a pre-recorded score played by a full orchestra of LIVE professional musicians right from your Apple iOS device.

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RehearseScore App

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Scenic Projection Show Packages

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Stage Manager Scripts

Facilitate cueing, blocking and all of your production needs with this customizable copy of the libretto. 

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Transpositions On Demand

Change the key of any song and optimize your performer’s vocal range.

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Questions & Answers

July 25, 2024
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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
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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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