Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Caitiecait92
Understudy Joined: 9/9/15
#1Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/21/15 at 10:33pm
I'm dying to know did anyone go to Wayne's first show? How was his performance?
#2Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/21/15 at 11:00pm
I'm so curious on how he did but from what I've heard from his rehearsal clips he sounded FANTASTIC
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Lorrainefeeks
Swing Joined: 9/18/12
#3Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/22/15 at 8:51am
I work there and he was fantastic. We knew he would be. He looks amazing in the costumes.
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#4Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/22/15 at 9:40am
I plan to go but I want to give it a few weeks so he can settle in......it should be interesting to say the least. I have seen Billy and Kyle so far...
Caitiecait92
Understudy Joined: 9/9/15
#5Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/22/15 at 9:51am
I've been dying to see the show in general but never got around to getting tickets. I love Wayne Brady so I figured this would give me motivation to buy tickets. im thinking about going in January after the holidays calm down.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#6Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/22/15 at 9:52am
Did we ever hear how long his run IS?
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Caitiecait92
Understudy Joined: 9/9/15
#7Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/23/15 at 12:04am
dramamama611 said: "Did we ever hear how long his run IS?
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No BUT! I received an email last Sunday advertising Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots and offering discounted tickets. I was reading the asterisk at the bottom and there were some dates that the discount would not apply. I noticed there were a few dates in January that the discount would not apply to. I mean the email was sent to advertise him. So I'd say maybe January? I mean it makes sense to me. Why would they list dates in January if he wouldn't be performing?
dreamz
Stand-by Joined: 10/15/04
#8Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/23/15 at 12:49am
Wayne Brady is in the show longer than January theres dates lited that he won't be performing due to prior engagements. If you keep looking the dates go into march
#9Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/23/15 at 4:33pm
Lorrainefeeks said: "I work there and he was fantastic. We knew he would be. He looks amazing in the costumes. "
We knew he would be? I feel like most people on the board weren't thrilled with the news when it was announced.
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#10Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/23/15 at 5:04pmNo one here's seen him, but a bunch of people have seen the publicity photos and think that's basically the same thing!
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#11Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/23/15 at 5:22pm
I have a few friends who have gone and I'm hearing really great things about his performance!
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#12Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/23/15 at 6:13pm
gypsy101 said: "Lorrainefeeks said: "I work there and he was fantastic. We knew he would be. He looks amazing in the costumes. "
We knew he would be? I feel like most people on the board weren't thrilled with the news when it was announced.
I think she was saying that WE (the other people that work there) knew he would be, not people on the internet with no clue.
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Updated On: 11/23/15 at 06:13 PM
#13Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/23/15 at 6:16pm
that makes more sense! lol I think i misread the post I replied to as "I was there" for some reason.
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
A1st
Featured Actor Joined: 5/5/14
#14Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/23/15 at 11:51pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-fbv44pdJc&feature=youtu.be
Rehearsal Footage
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#15Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/29/15 at 9:57am
dramamama611 said: "Did we ever hear how long his run IS?
I just saw a TV ad that indicates he is there until March 27th..
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#16Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/29/15 at 11:18am
Thank you, Kathy! My son really wants to see Brady....but now he's torn as Fiddler has caught his eye!
I suppose well have to make another trip in!
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These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Broadwaystar2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/4/13
#17Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/29/15 at 11:28am
gypsy101 said: "Lorrainefeeks said: "I work there and he was fantastic. We knew he would be. He looks amazing in the costumes. "
We knew he would be? I feel like most people on the board weren't thrilled with the news when it was announced.
"He cares how people felt about the news. If they're not happy, don't go! You have that choice.
massofmen
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/10/04
#18Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 11/29/15 at 12:16pm
He couldn't be any worse than billy porter.
asmith0307
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/14
#19Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 12/1/15 at 10:41am
massofmen said: "He couldn't be any worse than billy porter.
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So, I'm slightly confused. Wayne Brady had his first curtain call on the 21st and has performed over the last week (even rapped for BC/EFA) but Kinky Boots is promoting tonight as opening night for him. Have they been treating the last week or so as a "preview" period for him or something? I can't recall when I have seen that happen before for a replacement.
#20Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 12/1/15 at 10:46am
gypsy101 said: "Lorrainefeeks said: "I work there and he was fantastic. We knew he would be. He looks amazing in the costumes. "
We knew he would be? I feel like most people on the board weren't thrilled with the news when it was announced."
Don't count me among them. I was BEYOND THRILLED when they announced it!
LarryD2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/1/14
#21Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 12/1/15 at 11:02am
asmith0307 said: "massofmen said: "He couldn't be any worse than billy porter.
"
So, I'm slightly confused. Wayne Brady had his first curtain call on the 21st and has performed over the last week (even rapped for BC/EFA) but Kinky Boots is promoting tonight as opening night for him. Have they been treating the last week or so as a "preview" period for him or something? I can't recall when I have seen that happen before for a replacement.
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It's fairly common, actually, in situations where a high-profile replacement comes in and critics plan to re-review the show. (Not every replacement gets reviewed, obviously). Recent examples include both Emma Stone and Sienna Miller in CABARET, and Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
#22Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 12/1/15 at 11:30am
massofmen said: "He couldn't be any worse than billy porter.
Tell tthat to him and his Tony!
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Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#23Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 12/1/15 at 1:19pm
The clips make the case. And his voice sounds terrific.
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asmith0307
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/14
#24Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 12/1/15 at 1:34pm
LarryD2 said: "asmith0307 said: "massofmen said: "He couldn't be any worse than billy porter.
"
So, I'm slightly confused. Wayne Brady had his first curtain call on the 21st and has performed over the last week (even rapped for BC/EFA) but Kinky Boots is promoting tonight as opening night for him. Have they been treating the last week or so as a "preview" period for him or something? I can't recall when I have seen that happen before for a replacement.
"
It's fairly common, actually, in situations where a high-profile replacement comes in and critics plan to re-review the show. (Not every replacement gets reviewed, obviously). Recent examples include both Emma Stone and Sienna Miller in CABARET, and Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC."
Ahhh... I have heard of having a delayed invite for press to return in order to let an actor get into a groove, but I hadn't noticed it being advertised as much (then again, I wasn't watching Cabaret that closely last year)
massofmen
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/10/04
#25Anybody see Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots?
Posted: 12/1/15 at 2:52pm
ah yes because tony awards are the ultimate in deciding what is good and not.
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