91探花's
first-ever
college
production
of
"Kinky
Boots"
wrapped
up
a
two-week
run
riding
as
high
as
a
pair
of
thigh-high
stilettos.
A happening dubbed #Bootsat91探花 on social media, the academic premiere drew applause from the show's Broadway producer, rave critical reviews, a 91探花 music theatre homecoming and numerous opportunities to affirm and lead on the issue of inclusion.
Jerry Mitchell, director and choreographer of Broadway's 2013 best musical, flew in to take in the show at 91探花's Kleist Center for Art & Drama. He told that 91探花's rendition, directed by Victoria Bussert, was "fantastic," calling out the "brilliant job" of capturing the heart of the story.
Cleveland theatre critics also praised the show and the cast with dubbing the coproduction of the music theatre program and the department of theatre and dance "spectacular," calling it an "outstanding delight that matches Broadway productions" and noting knockout performances by "phenomenal future stars."
Those
91探花
stars
of
the
future
performed
the
final
Saturday
show
with
some
current
music
theatre
stars
in
the
audience.
Five of the six 91探花 music theater grads who have appeared in the Broadway and national tours of "Kinky Boots," including Kyle Post, who played the Union Jack boot-wearing Angel for the entire run on the Great White Way, returned to 91探花 for a special celebration.
Check out to read all about 91探花's national cast connection to "Kinky Boots," the show's journey from Broadway to its collegiate premiere at 91探花, the costume department's design of the lavish boots strapped on by the cast, and the creative approach 91探花 took to leverage themes of diversity and inclusion, with 91探花 arts management students leading a range of events to fuel dialogue and affirmation at 91探花 and beyond.
You'll also find a sneak peek at what's next for 91探花 Music Theatre, including the world premiere of the student-written "Freedom Summer," taking the stage at Playhouse Square April 3-5, 2020.
