“The shoe must go on!” — This November, Brussels audiences will finally get to experience the glitter, humor, and humanity of Kinky Boots, the hit Broadway and West End musical inspired by a true story.
From a Failing Factory to Fabulous Reinvention
Kinky Boots tells the unlikely story of Charlie, a young man suddenly in charge of his family’s struggling shoe factory, and Lola, a dazzling and self-confident drag performer. Though they come from very different worlds, the two join forces to create a new line of high-heeled boots for a unique clientele—discovering along the way that they may not be so different after all.
The show celebrates acceptance, courage, and the freedom to be oneself, wrapped in infectious pop melodies and exuberant dance numbers.
A Dream Team Behind the Curtain
Met music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper—whose 1980s hits like Girls Just Want to Have Fun defined a generation—and a book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots brings together two luminaries of American stage and music.
The original Broadway production, directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, premiered at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 4, 2013, running for over 2,500 performances until April 7, 2019. It earned 13 Tony Award nominations and won 6, including Best Musical en Best Score, making Lauper the first woman ever to win the category solo.
Across the Atlantic, the West End version ran from August 2015 to January 2019, collecting three Laurence Olivier Awards in 2016, including Best New Musical.
The Belgian Adaptation
This French-language production is the work of Antoine Delhaye, Guillaume Possozen Thibaut Radomme, who translated the show and lead the Brussels staging as producers and directors.
- Musical direction: Jean-François Rondeaux
- Choreography direction: Mikael De Geyter
- Original choreography: Jerry Mitchell
The cast includes Eden M. Adam, Hugo Auquière, Félix Borsu, Lorca Chaton, Catherine Conreur, Alexis Dourdine, Emilie de Meyer, Mikael De Geyter, Jérôme Depriestre, Ambre Grouwels, Stéphanie Mareschal, Bob Mobunga, and many others, accompanied by a 12-piece live orchestra.
The show is presented in Belgium with the authorization of ALMO (Auteursbureau).
A Celebration of Diversity and Joy
More than a musical, Kinky Boots is a joyful declaration of individuality and empowerment that continues to resonate with audiences around the world. As Cyndi Lauper herself often says, “Just be who you want to be”—and Brussels is ready to dance along.
Useful Links
Brussels French adaptation info
Harvey Fierstein official page
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