Kinky Boots

Fan-freakin’-tastic! And not just because I’m kinky. Talk about an over the top, rip-​roaring good time! Plus, it’s based on a true story so that makes it all the more entertaining. It never ceases to amaze me how much talent is at The Denver Center for Performing Arts. This production is no exception. Love it, I do.
Let’s start off with the performers — top notch all the way. What I really enjoyed is the fact that the talent wasn’t just a bunch of pretty people. These were folks who really had some skillz. A couple surprising performers really stole the show. There was a lot of authenticity which transferred to the audience and made the whole production very enjoyable.
The music, oh, the music! Cyndi Lauper really proved that she is a force to be reckoned with. Although we know her from the pop music medium this foray into musical theater is a true testament to her talent as an artist. If nothing else, check out the show for the music.
Shall we talk boots? I mean, we kinda have to since the show is called Kinky Boots. The costumes were out of this world and yet still humble. I have to say that when I walked out of the show I wanted to sport some boots — and I don’t enjoy wearing women’s shoes. When the entire cast came out at the end in a pair of thigh-​high boots I almost fell out of my chair — it was that awesome!
Excellent things happening all over this production. Even some of the dried-​up, 90 year old season ticket holders seemed to be having a good time. Every element of the theater came together to create an experience that is not to be forgotten. Kinky.

Kinky boots was such a fantastic musical! The cast was outstanding and the message is something we all need to learn and practice daily: treat everyone with respect and always have an open mind.
The costumes, lighting, and orchestra were also awesome and fit perfectly with the musical. You can definitely hear Cyndi Lauper in the music: funky rock! Really a great show!

What a fun and touching story! I wasn’t a fan of the lead roles’ singing voices at first buy they grew on me as the characters grew on me. The only other musical I have to compare it to is Pippin and I’d say I had about the same level of entertainment, but I’d give the edge to Pippin as I liked the singers voice quality more even though I like the story of Kinky Boots a bit more.
A great time and enjoyment was had by all!

Such a fun show! Nice story and message yet hilarious as hell! Gotta love the drag queens =) The two leads were amazing and the ending was so much fun. This show definitely deserved the Tony and its so great that nothing got lost by bringing this show on the road.

Had the chance to go see this show thanks to my great girlfriend and Unilocal!I’ve enjoyed musicals in the past, but also hated them, so not sure exactly what the story line or music would be like was a good way to go into the performance, and boy I was pleasantly surprised.
First, let me highlight how blown away I was a the dancing in 6in heels. Seriously, how on earth do they walk in those let alone, jump, dance and run around the stage in high heel shoes and boots. Not too mention, how amazing the costume selection and design was. There were both bold costume statements and subtle costume choices, leading a spectacular visual effect, coupled with the set and fantastic lighting design the show really popped off the stage visually.
All of that was compounded by the incredible singing of the two leading men. The music was upbeat, fun and playful, even very funny at times and the cast executed it very well. The entire show I found myself smiling and laughing, the cast managed to bring the story to life, and draw you in that by the end of the show you were clearly rooting for the characters (as was most of the audience).
The story itself, and the music as well, was good especially knowing that it was based on a true story. However it wasn’t quite at the level of other broadway classics I have previously seen, stylistically the music was a little repetitive piece to piece, and the lines were not as witty or as funny as other shows have been. That aside the execution by this cast was so good, it was easy for that fact to be an after thought.
If you get the chance, go see Kinky Boots with this cast, you won’t be disappointed!

I really enjoyed the opportunity to see this show thanks to Unilocal.Not knowing what it was about going in, I was pleasantly surprised. I’m not always the biggest musical fan but this show kept me engaged in the story line from start to finish.
Overall, the cast was great and the music was fun, which is no surprise since it was written by Cyndi Lauper. The actor who plays Lola, one of the main characters is amazing and a pleasure to watch. You root for her the whole time.
The sets and costumes are great. It was fun to see what all the drag queens were going to wear and the colors they had on really made the stage pop especially since much of the set was a drab shoe factory.
The show is definitely worth seeing and will leave you in high spirits after it’s over!

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Kinky Boots! It was entertaining, the music was fun and catchy, and the house was packed for opening night, lending to a great energy.
Despite the fact that we had ideal seats, I found the acoustics to be a bit off. Either that, or the sound needed some adjustments. Other than that, the production from lighting to sets and costumes, was fabulous! The actors were outstanding, and overall, it was a great evening.
As far as age appropriateness, I found it perfectly fine for my fourteen year old daughter (she’s quite mature). The message of acceptance is an important one, and she was very entertained from start to finish. There are a few adult topics that surface, but I still found it suitable.

I have family members who love Kinky Boots, I loved the movie, but the show left me speechless.
As if its not enough to have a fun drag queen musical, this show has so much meaning! It tells a story of self discovery, but most importantly, acceptance. The music was absolutely incredible, and at times extremely touching.
And I have to say, the shoes were AWESOME!
I would see this again and again! Well done Kinky Boots, Well Done!

I was so excited to be able to see this production through Unilocal!I have heard so much about the show but specifically only knew that Cyndi Lauper had done the music and it was sweeping up awards.
What an incredible production! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. We had not been aware that it was based on a true story and it is a heart warmer. One of the main characters, Lola, was crazy good. Every time she came on to the stage, I knew we were going to see something incredible. There was so much humor, particularly during a scene using an air blower and a girl with a crush (Fear not, it’s a PG scene).
There were also very touching moments and they were done so well that it felt as if the actors were pulling up personal experiences of their own. By the end of the show the audience was up on it’s feet clapping along. I have never seen a standing ovation happen so quickly at the Buell nor one so loud. Truly spectacular. Go. Now! It is well worth it.

What can I say about Kinky Boots when it left me absolutely speechless!
This was an AMAZING preformance with an outstanding cast. Kinky Boots is a fun, flashy, spectacular story with a big heart. My face hurt from all the smiling, laughing, cheering, and contorted expressions I made trying to hold my composure during touching moments. A great message through out the whole story of love, acceptance, and bring true to yourself.
From start to finish I was completely captivated. It was satisfyingly stimulating for my eyes and heart. I’d see this again in a heartbeat.
If you are thinking about seeing this… STOP. Just go do it! You won’t regret a moment of it. It’s been a few days since seeing Kinky Boots and I can’t stop smiling thinking about it. My boyfriend LOVED it so don’t hesitate to drag (hehe pun) along your man.
Thank you Unilocal!for one of the best experiences of my life :)

This musical is full of energy, passion, and conveys an all-​around good message to the world. Keeps you entertained for the entire 2 hours (there is a 30 minutes intermission).
The set design is outstanding. The lighting is great. The music is upbeat and fun.
If you are looking for a date night idea. this is it! Kids (who can sit quietly and enjoy a musical) will enjoy, however adult themes exist (there is no nudity, but lots of cross-​dressing).
One of the main actors is one of the originals from Broadway!

It was terrific — fun and with a good message, well cast, well staged and great costumes. Highly recommend. Thanks Frances, Unilocal and DCPA!!!

Loved the music! Loved the acting! It’s easy to see why it’s a Tony-​award winning musical. Cyndi Lauper really did a great job creating this play. I would highly recommend this show to anyone looking for a fun night out!

First off, I’m not an avid theatre goer. I think it’s been over ten years since I’ve been to a play or musical. That said, this musical was phenominal. The songs were meaningful and catchy. The choreography was riveting.
There were definitely twists and turns to the plot and characters I did not expect. It tells a good tale of being accepting of others and as they advertise, the best way to fit in is to stand out!

Aside from the hard (for me!) to understand British accent, I thought the show was quite fun! Lots of colors, glitter, and dance numbers. The performers received a lot of laughter and love from the audience! Even my boyfriend who’s not a seasonal theater goer said he enjoyed the music.
And leave it to Unilocal for pampering us elites! Besides complimentary tickets for the show, my guest and I also each got a drink ticket (THANK YOU~). I’m allergic to alcohol so I asked for coffee at the Buell Theater bar (drink ticket also redeemable at the new Limelight bar across), they even fixed me up with a latte! I don’t know how the alcoholic drinks are here, but the coffee is nothing to write home about (it’s so diluted, perhaps it’s light roast?), I would not spend money on it, but I only blame Centerplate, not Unilocal,or the theater, or the show! ;-)

I’m not a broadway play kinda guy (especially during game 7 of the world series), but I went anyway (girlfriend was stoked).
I must say, this was pretty entertaining. Songs were catchy, the plot decent, and the characters were fun and genuine. Drag queens + English folk make a solid combination. Who knew.
Decent societal messages in this — can get a bit corny at times (almost Sesame Street-​esque). But it was enjoyable.

So much fun and fabulousness! I thought all the characters were fantastic, but Lola was my favorite. The cast seemed very tight and the production ran super smooth, especially for an opening night.
I laughed a lot throughout the show and enjoyed the poignant moments as well (i.e. I got choked up). Great message about being who you want to be. Let’s not forget the costumes, music and scenery. A lot to love about this one. Thank you!

A fun well rounded romp!
Coming in knowing nothing of the premise of the show I was a bit weary when I was browsing through the program. None the less I really enjoyed the music and thought the story flowed fairly nicely. The show started a bit slow but definitely packed a bunch by the end.
Crazy costumes and interesting sets were among the stars of the show and little was left to be desired. Overall it was a fun show and I would recommend anyone to go see it. Thanks again Unilocal for the fantastic tickets!

Amazing show!
If you were to combine Jumanji, Rocky, and Tommy boy with a British musical and a drag show you would get this fabulous entertainment! It was such a fantastic experience, much better than the movie and likely better than the true story.
The songs were great (except for the cheer up Charlie sad song, this is not necessary imho), it was funny and the costumes were impressive — obviously the boots were insane! The sets were simple, yet super effective. I felt like we were in jolly olé’ England! And the crowd was digging it.
There were some super talented musicians, performers, tech people, etc. because although it was opening night, the show went off without a hitch! The boxing scenes were so creative, I have never seen anything quite like that in theater and I was impressed. We had a great time, and I thank Unilocal for the opportunity. I highly recommend this show!

I love this musical. It was entertaining, colorful, funny, sad, and energetic. I could see it again and be very happy.
I wanted to run right to a store and buy some red boots but sadly everything was closed. However if anybody goes Halloween night wear boots even if they are not red. Dress up and have fun