‘Kinky Boots’ Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
Forget subtlety, Kinky Boots is a musical that knows exactly what it’s doing, and it does it in six-inch heels. What begins as a struggling shoe factory’s desperate attempt to stay afloat quickly turns into a gloriously outrageous lesson in friendship, acceptance, and the undeniable power of a fabulous pair of boots. With music by Cyndi Lauper, outrageous costumes, big personalities, and enough innuendo to make a censor nervous, Kinky Boots struts onto the stage with confidence and never looks back. So it’s time to see how this musical still has some kick in its step!
In this episode of the BSB Podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko explore what the music and stagecraft of the North American touring production of Kinky Boots add to the show. While the story itself has an easily digestible message of acceptance for all, how does that message speak visually on stage? From colorful costumes to the kinky boots the show is named after, and the music that carries the show, how does it all work together? Or more importantly, does it all work together? You’ll have to give our part 2 discussion of Kinky Boots to see just exactly what we think!
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Podcast credits and show notes for this podcast
- RJ Miller-Zelinko
- Brian Kitson
Recorded on 03/10/2026
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