Turning a movie into a musical can be tricky. While there have certainly been success stories, from Billy Elliot to The Lion King to The Producers, in recent years we’ve seen more misses than hits. (We’re looking at you, Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark.) Happily, Kinky Boots falls squarely in the former category. In fact, thanks to Cyndi Lauper’s killer score, it actually improves upon the original tale of a down-on-his-luck factory owner who saves his shoe business with help from a savvy drag queen. The show took home six Tonys in 2013, including Best Musical, so we’re sure it’ll make a smashing finale to Broadway in Boston’s upcoming season. Get your tickets early, folks; this one should sell out.
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2015 Winner: Matilda The Musical
Fans of musical theater and Roald Dahl, rejoice: After acclaimed stagings on Broadway and in London’s West End, Matilda is finally making its Boston debut next year (June 14-26) with a limited run courtesy of Broadway in Boston…...
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2018 Winner: 'Hamilton'
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