OGUNQUIT – he winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Kinky Boots” hits the Ogunquit Playhouse stage Sept. 18 through Oct. 27. Featuring a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein and a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, the Ogunquit Playhouse production is staged by Nathan Peck, and stars Graham Scott Fleming as Charlie Price, and Kyle Taylor Parker as Lola, with Tony-nominated Scenic Design by David Rockwell and Tony-nominated Costume Design is by Gregg Barnes.
The hit musical is based on the 2005 Miramax film written by Geoff Dean and Tim Firth, and tells the heartwarming story of Charlie Price who has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola. As it turns out, Lola is the one person who can help Charlie become the man that he is meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible … and discover that, when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. This joyous show is sure to have audiences dancing in the aisle and discovering, sometimes, the best way to fit in … is to stand out.

Leading the cast as Charlie Price is Graham Scott Fleming. He portrayed Charlie at the Muny in St. Louis earlier this year, and was nominated for a Dora Award for Best Male Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Charlie Price in the Canadian production of “Kinky Boots.” On Broadway he performed in “Miss Saigon,” and at Papermill Playhouse in “My Very Own British Invasion.” In addition to “Kinky Boots,” Fleming starred in the Canadian premieres of “Ghost” and “Jukebox Hero”.
Kyle Taylor Parker returns to the Ogunquit Playhouse as the fabulous diva, Lola. Last season he performed in the Ogunquit production of “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” that transferred to New York City, and he continued to perform in the production through its Off-Broadway run. Parker was in the original Broadway cast, as well as the National Tour of “Kinky Boots for which he won an IRNE Award for Best Visiting Actor for his performance. In addition, he performed in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Broadway and the National Tour of “In the Heights.” He was recently featured in NBC’s smash hit” Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.” At regional theaters he has performed in
“Dreamgirls,” “Hair,” and the world premiere of “My Very Own British Invasion.”
The Ogunquit Playhouse production of “Kinky Boots” features Joe Coots as Don, Maggie McDowell as Lauren, Ashley North as Nicola, and John Scherer as George. The cast also includes Meryn Beckett, Lindsay Braverman, Peter Ermides, Taylor Galvin, Danny Grumich, Arnold Harper II, Chris Kane, Hayley Lampart, Ian Laudano, Julia Malone, Rebecca Mason-Wygal, Mitchell Matyas, Andrew Norlen, Michael Prescott McClure, Robert Pendilla, Devin Price, and Sam Rohloff.
Helming the Playhouse production of “Kinky Boots: as Director and Choreographer is Nathan Peck. He was the Dance Captain for the entire Broadway run of “Kinky Boots,” during which he coached Wayne Brady, Brendon Urie, Todrick Hall, Tiki Barber, and Mark Ballas, among others. Music Director and Conductor is Andrew Bourgoin, returning to the Playhouse after working on the 2018 production of “Elf the Musical.”
Lighting Design is by Richard Latta. Latta is the resident lighting designer for Ogunquit Playhouse and recently was nominated for an IRNE Award for Best Lighting Design for his work on the 2018 production of “An American in Paris.” Kevin Heard joins the creative team as Sound Designer. Heard won an IRNE Award for Best Sound Design for his work on the 2017 production of “Ragtime.” Wig Design is by John Marquette. Casting is by Anthony C. Daniel. Production Stage Manager is Daniel Everett.
The Ogunquit Playhouse season will stretch to the holidays once again with the the timeless classic, “Annie” produced for The Music Hall stage in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Nov. 27 through Dec. 22.

Tickets for “Kinky Boots” are on sale now. Preview performances start at $36 and economy seats start at $51 each. To learn more about becoming a Playhouse member, or to purchase tickets and gift cards, visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org or call the Ogunquit Playhouse Box Office at 646-5511

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