But on a deeper level, I just hope that they. "I want people to have a fabulous time watching, enjoying the music and the costumes and all of the work that is presented in front of them. So, not only is playing Lola a dream role for Richardson - whose Broadway credits include "The Book of Mormon" and "Waitress" - but it also is a chance to use the art of theater to bring people together. More than 300 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced so far this year, according to the Equality Federation, ranging from “don’t say gay” mandates to youth sports bans on transgender students. Still, Lyric Theatre's production of "Kinky Boots" is kicking off during a troubling time for the country's LGBTQ+ community. OKC production of 'Kinky Boots' kicking off during troubling times for LGBTQ+ community And the way the story is crafted, it lets you go on that journey with Charlie." and then Lola arrives and teaches Charlie and all of us these amazing lessons about accepting people for who they are. "What is so wonderful about this story is, obviously, we fall in love with Lola, but we can all relate to Charlie," said Jordan Jacobs, who plays Charlie in Lyric's production. A chance encounter with Lola, a fabulous drag entertainer in need of sturdier stilettos, inspires Charlie to make over his family's business in the hopes of saving it.Īs he joins forces with Lola (aka Simon) to save the factory, the unlikely pair realize they have more in common than they could have dreamed. Inspired by a true story, the musical follows Charlie Price, who has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Doubtfire") penned the book for the show, while pop music icon Cyndi Lauper wrote the music and lyrics.
Stage and screen star Harvey Fierstein ("Mrs.
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With Executive Producer Ashley Wells directing, the nonprofit Oklahoma City theater will strut its way through "Kinky Boots" July 19-24 at the Civic Center.Ĭyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein headline 'Kinky Boots' creative teamīased on the 2005 British movie starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Joel Edgerton, "Kinky Boots" has quite the swagger on its creative team. Recently named "Official Theatre of the State of Oklahoma," Lyric is wrapping up its three-show "Summer at the Civic Center" season with the Tony Award-winning musical. But what's really funny is, as I stepped into the heels, it's like the character was birthed." My calves are burning the balls of my feet are on fire.
It is quite difficult to dance, sing, act, all of that in heels. "I have a new understanding for women, of what they go through wearing heels daily. can I do it?" said Jamard Richardson, one of the stars of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's long-awaited production of "Kinky Boots."
"I have worn a heel or two at a party once or twice, but never have I ever done a show in heels. With their vivid colors and skyscraper heels, the thigh-high footwear for the musical "Kinky Boots" were made for walking, dancing and strutting - but not without considerable practice and effort.
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