Kinky Boots early reading question

[Younger Brother]

Posted: 7/25/13 at 5:44pm

A quick question: I saw in an interview with Bernie Telsey that Billy Porter came on board for Kinky Boots a little later in the process. Does anyone happen to know who played Lola (or any of the other leads) in early readings?
While it's most probably a bit away, I think once Billy leaves, Nathan Lee Graham would be an awesome Lola!

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Though director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell always wanted Billy Porter for Lola, Porter was performing in “Angels in America” and unavailable for early readings. When he finally came in for the show’s final workshop before the pre-Broadway Chicago tryout, it was a perfect fit—one that led to a Tony win for leading actor.
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[Zingingtobway]

Posted: 7/25/13 at 9:09pm

I agree Nathan Lee Graham would be an excellent choice. I also think Eric Lajuan Summers, Kwame Micheal Remy or Michael Benjamin Washington would be great in the role as well.