How Much Longer Does KINKY BOOTS Have?

Their numbers have been terrible lately, and it looks like they're really trying to rein it in by bringing Cook back. But does anybody see it running past New Year's?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/David-Cook-Will-Return-to-KINKY-BOOTS-Next-Month-20180619

Even if it closed in January, it would run past new year's.... would be open until the 6th or so.

I"m all for producers making every last dime before closing a show, for how many shows they never see a penny from. So, we shall see... the rumors on here seem to be that an announcement is imminent.

And CPannullo will pop in here to say he hopes it closes already, too, so we have that to look forward to...

Most likely until at least until September 9th. They just announced David Cook is returning until then.

CPannullo said: "I don’t hope the show closes. I really love the show and enjoy it. I’d rather see something new"

You can always see something new, just in a different theater.

BroadwayConcierge said: "Solipsist, respectfully, Broadway is a cyclical, zero-sum industry. Shows open and then they close. There are only 41 theaters, after all! I think a discussion is warranted when a show is clearly on its last legs, because people can discuss not only what's been causing the show's financial tumbles, but what might be in store for that particular venue. It's not intended to incite animus toward a show in any way. It's just kind of how it goes."

BC, do you hear yourself? If I wanted to, I could look up probably dozens of threads that YOU have started with the subject of "How Much Longer Does ____ Have?" If I didn't know any better, I would think that you were a stan for this website, trying to "fit in" as Christian Bale/Patrick Bateman once said. Also, the same thing could be said for those dumb "What's Next for This Theatre?" threads! Don't give me the cyclical argument; if Kinky Boots ends up closing January, it will have played for over five-and-a-half years, which is crazy, considering it opened in the wake of Matilda's already guaranteed success. Instead of being analyzers trying to figure out what will happen next, could we at least stay in the now and applaud a show that had a much longer run than anyone anticipated, won Best Musical over Matilda, AND gave us delightful stunt castings over the years (Wayne Brady, Brendon Urie, Todrick Hall, and Kirstin Maldonado come to mind!)

Solipsist234 said: "Also, the same thing could be said for those dumb "What's Next for This Theatre?" threads!"

You yourself literally said, "Ooh, I absolutely adore these types of threads" on the one for Studio 54. ...But okay.

BroadwayConcierge said: "Solipsist234 said: "Also, the same thing could be said for those dumb "What's Next for This Theatre?" threads!"

You yourself literally said,"Ooh, I absolutely adore these types of threads" on the one for Studio 54. ...But okay."

Maybe because it was Studio 54!

BC, I'm going to be over here loving theater, while you assume your private investigator/captain of the boards moniker! That cool with you?

BroadwayConcierge said: "Solipsist, nobody is saying you can't profess your love for Kinky Boots. I love Kinky Boots! But like Sondheimite said, this is a theatre discussion board, and in New York, theatre is a commercial industry. When a show posts grosses like Kinky Boots has been lately, it's not out of the ordinary to talk about its fate. Kinky Boots is a Tony-winning, wildly successful show that's already the 32nd-longest running show of all time. This isn't like I'm trying to make a helpless underdog of a small show look bad. Conversations like this are how the industry works, looking back on its past and looking forward toward its future."

Yeah, this is a theatre discussion board run by you, BC! But carry on, I guess...

It's whatever, man. What I love is what I love! Those old farts that believe their opinions are so uber important because they saw the original Hello Dolly a million times are a bit questionable, but what do I know, honestly? I don't live in New York, but that doesn't make me some outcast member of the board who doesn't understand how theater works! But really, like I said, it's whatever, man!

I opened up a page for conversation about the theatre. It's up to you if you want to participate in the dialogue or not. I don't really understand why this is such a big deal. Bit strange.

Girls, girls, you're both pretty.

Meanwhile, back to the topic, I absolutely love Kinky Boots. It has had an incredibly respectable run, and has made thousands of audiences very happy. However, given the sheer volume of new shows (and revivals) that have Broadway aims, the fact that Kinky has had an already brilliant run, and the fact that in order for these new shows to come in, some of the long-runners are going to have to close, I personally wouldn't mind it if Kinky Boots was one of the casualties. It has had a fantastic run, and no closing announcement can possible take away from that.

Updated On: 6/19/18 at 04:15 PM

Solipsist234 said: "BroadwayConcierge said: "Solipsist, nobody is saying you can't profess your love for Kinky Boots. I love Kinky Boots! But like Sondheimite said, this is a theatre discussion board, and in New York, theatre is a commercial industry. When a show posts grosses like Kinky Boots has been lately, it's not out of the ordinary to talk about its fate. Kinky Boots is a Tony-winning, wildly successful show that's already the 32nd-longest running show of all time. This isn't like I'm trying to make a helpless underdog of a small show look bad. Conversations like this are how the industry works, looking back on its past and looking forward toward its future."

Yeah, this is a theatre discussion board run by you, BC! But carry on, I guess...

It's whatever, man. What I love is what I love! Those old farts that believe their opinions are so uber important because they sawthe original Hello Dolly a million times are a bit questionable, but what do I know, honestly? I don't live in New York, but that doesn't make me some outcast member of the board who doesn't understand how theater works! But really, like I said, it's whatever, man!"

Calm down. I'm in my mid/late twenties and work in the industry. I'm not an old fart, I'm an up and comer who understands how the business of theatre works. I didn't live in the city when I got the knowledge base that I gained. No one is telling you not to love Kinky Boots or that you're an idiot, you're not listening. If you don't want to take part in a discussion then be an adult and don't ask the people taking part of the discussion to change their discussion in order to make you more comfortable.

Updated On: 6/19/18 at 04:52 PM