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Kinky Boots tour lately
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#25Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 11:25am
I saw the show on broadway shortly before the tony awards from the far left side of the front mezzo, from that vantage point I could see that the pleather wasn't actually getting cut in step one. It just has pre cut pieces within the roll.
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#26Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 12:19pm
I'm seeing it for the first time tonight, I've heard it's awesome so I'm super excited!
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
#27Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 3:30pm
ACL2006 said: "isn't the tour now on a SETA contract?
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I'm not an expert on the different types of touring contracts, but I thought this tour was always on a SETA contract?
#28Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 3:33pm
I really miss the actual sliding factory walls... the painted drop just looks cheap.
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trpguyy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
#29Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 3:54pm
245601 said: "ACL2006 said: "isn't the tour now on a SETA contract?
"I'm not an expert on the different types of touring contracts, but I thought this tour was always on a SETA contract? "
It was originally on a Production Tier D contract, and now it's a SETA Category 2.
hairspraydude1962
Leading Actor Joined: 7/20/09
#30Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 6:24pm
I just got back from seeing the matinee in Chicago. I didn't mind the new scrim much. Yes, I prefer the old piece, but if it helps keep the show running smoothly, I'm all for it. I noticed they've also gotten rid of some smaller set pieces here and there (i.e. the benches at the Milan fashion show).
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#31Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 7:10pm
Hmm. I'd be curious to see the new version of the tour.
... Those benches were a bit awkward from day one with how the actors had to maneauver them.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#32Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 9:32pm
That's very interesting. I liked the benches but I guess they aren't essential. Do people just stand on the side of the runway now? What, if any, other set pieces have been modified.
#33Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 9:53pm
Intermission. No other physical changes so far. Just the front of the factory and the back wall is now also a drop. J. Harison Ghee is killing it!!!
hairspraydude1962
Leading Actor Joined: 7/20/09
#34Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 8/31/16 at 9:55pm
Yep, they just stand on the sides now. I didn't notice any other obvious set pieces missing.
Marlothom
Broadway Star Joined: 4/13/04
#35Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/1/16 at 10:46am
The London apartment is now just a wall. I believe it used to be a bedroom (with a murphy bed). It also seemed that they had smaller ensemble.
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#36Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/1/16 at 6:57pm
just checked their website & except for one additional swing in the Broadway cast, the tour has the same size cast.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#37Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/1/16 at 7:00pm
also, just noticed their tour schedule. The tour will be playing in Japan from Oct. 5 - Nov. 6. Also, majority of their stops are still one or two weeks long.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#38Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/1/16 at 7:20pm
ACL2006 said: "also, just noticed their tour schedule. The tour will be playing in Japan from Oct. 5 - Nov. 6. Also, majority of their stops are still one or two weeks long.
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So...why is the tour going to Japan anyways? Didn't it just have/still is having a Tokyo sit down production?
#39Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/2/16 at 11:04pm
I just saw the tour in Chicago tonight. It exceeded my expectations, but I still think Matilda is superior.
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#40Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/2/16 at 11:20pm
Also I noticed the entire orchestra traveled with the show. Has that always been the case or was it a recent change?
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#41Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/2/16 at 11:24pm
In Boston, there were six local musicians joining the traveling orch.
#42Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/2/16 at 11:27pm
The Japanese production is actually closing this Sunday. It only was scheduled to run from July 21 - Sept. 4. The US tour will (of course) be performed in English. I'm guessing the US tour was scheduled in occurrence with the Japanese production.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#43Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/4/16 at 12:40pm
I should have also mentioned they were collecting money for the Red Cross for the flooding sun Louisiana.
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RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#44Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/4/16 at 8:56pm
I always thought the show looked cheap even on Broadway. I don't love Scott Pasek's designs at all. And I don't think Mitchell has a good eye for design/stage pictures.
#45Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/4/16 at 9:38pm
RippedMan said: "I always thought the show looked cheap even on Broadway. I don't love Scott Pasek's designs at all. And I don't think Mitchell has a good eye for design/stage pictures. "
David Rockwell designed Kinky Boots.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#46Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/4/16 at 9:39pm
Oh shoot! I loved his work on She Loves Me and Legally Blonde, but his work with Mitchell has been awful. Not sure if that's because of Mitchell's involvement, but both Kinky and On Your Feet are horribly designed.
#47Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/4/16 at 9:57pm
RippedMan said: "Oh shoot! I loved his work on She Loves Me and Legally Blonde, but his work with Mitchell has been awful. Not sure if that's because of Mitchell's involvement, but both Kinky and On Your Feet are horribly designed.
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Mitchell directed legally blonde.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#48Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 9/4/16 at 10:53pm
RippedMan said: "I always thought the show looked cheap even on Broadway. I don't love Scott Pasek's designs at all. And I don't think Mitchell has a good eye for design/stage pictures.
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I completely disagree with this. I'm not sure how you could have seen Kinky Boots on Broadway and gotten "cheap". On the contrary, I think the sets look great (especially the Milan setting for the finale). The use of the factory set is spot on, especially when it is used for the drag scenes. Very creative set use in my opinion.
And the notion that Jerry Mitchell doesn't have a good eye for stage pictures is...laughable, to put it mildly.
BwayinVan
Broadway Star Joined: 1/24/14
#49Kinky Boots tour lately
Posted: 2/9/17 at 2:46am
I saw the show tonight in Vancouver and loved it. I knew what to expect having seen it a couple years back with Billy Porter. First off I didn't mind the scrim and had I not read this board prior I probably wouldn't have noticed. It did feel like the set was a bit smaller but that might be cus the QE stage is massive and the theatre is a giant barn.
I thought J Harrison Ghee was really good. On par with Billy Porter. Curt Hansen grew on me and his accent wasn't as forced as others. As a kid of Brits fake British accents make me cringe but there weren't really any cringe worthy performances. The weakest link unfortunately was young Simon. The kid sounded off key and it was slightly uncomfortable to hear.
Overall I thought the cast was great. If it comes to your town go see it. The message is super relevant and you'll find it hard nit to leave with a smile.
