Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
- Musical
- The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre
- Next 23.11 - 19:00
Cyndi Lauper’s musical
Based on the Miramax film Kinky Boots by screenwriters Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.
Charlie Price inherits a shoe factory from his father. On his quest to save the family business from bankruptcy, Charlie meets drag queen Lola and makes her an exciting business proposal: to produce more eye-catching footwear than practical men’s shoes. This is a heartfelt and uplifting story about friendship, individuality, and high heels.
Born in the symbiosis of Cyndi Lauper’s music and lyrics, and Harvey Fierstein’s book, the famed musical Kinky Boots won six Tony awards, including the Best Musical Award.
The musical is brought to the Vanemuine audience by Finnish stage director Samuel Harjanne, whose earlier musical productions Les Misérables and Sister Act have been warmly received in Tartu.
Premiere on November 23th 2024 at the Vanemuine Theatre Grand Building
Language: Estonian
Surtitles: English, Finnish
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper
Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell
Based on the Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth
Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International
Musical Directors Eeva Kontu Finland and Riivo Jõgi
Conductors Riivo Jõgi, Ele Sonn
Director Samuel Harjanne Finland
Set Designer Peter Ahlqvist Finland
Costume Designer Tuomas Lampinen Finland
Choreographer Gunilla Olsson-Karlsson Sweden
Director and Choreographer’s Assistant Matilda Karlsson Sweden
Lighting Designer William Iles Finland
Hair and Make-Up Designer Henri Karjalainen Finland
Sound Designer Kai Poutanen Finland
Translated into Estonian by Pirjo Jonas
Cast Priit Võigemast, Rolf Roosalu, Nele-Liis Vaiksoo, Piret Krumm, Silver Laas, Simo Breede, Allar Valge, Joosep Järve, Meelis Kesperi, Vilita, Kaarel Orumägi, Markus Monak, Ele Millistfer, Helen Hansberg, Liisa Pajusaar, Siiri Koodres, Rasmus Kull, Ivar Saks, Oliver Timmusk, Risto Orav
Vanemuine opera choir, symphony orchestra and band