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‘Kinky Boots’ Becomes Longest-Running Show at Al Hirschfeld Theatre; Tickets Continue to Rise

2016 continues to be a huge year for Broadway musicals in the news. On April 3, Kinky Boots became the longest-running show to ever play the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on 302 West 45th Street, as announced by producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig via Playbill last week.
By Emma Gaedeke

  • Alan Mingo Jr Steps Into Wayne Brady and Billy Porter ‘Kinky Boots’ Tonight

    Recently, Wayne Brady left his leading role of Lola in Broadway’s 'Kinky Boots,' which was originated on Broadway by Billy Porter. Tonight the high heels are being handed over to Alan Mingo Jr. ('The Little Mermaid,' 'RENT') Mingo shouldn’t have any problems stepping into the role, having played it on the Toronto stage.
    By James Knight

  • ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ Performance Dates Listed for ‘Kinky Boots’ Wayne Brady and More

    Wayne Brady is used to performing without a script. The 'Kinky Boots' star came to fame on the hit improv series 'Whose Line is it Anyway.' So 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' shouldn’t be too far out of Brady’s league. Brady is one the many talented and brave actors tackling the Off-Broadway production of Nassim Soleimanpour’s directorless play. Nathan Lane and Whoopi Goldberg have already performed the play. The schedule for Brady and many of the remaining performers has recently been listed.
    By James Knight