Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
#1Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:15pm
As Lola in September. Just posted on his Twitter.
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.
Updated On: 8/16/16 at 04:15 PM
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#3Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:18pm
Also, how did he walk through so much of Times Square in Lola's boots and this info is only now brand-new?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDtOzHRvDmg
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#4Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:18pm
Never heard of him until I just googled him. I guess I'm old.
Also it's November, not September. Updated On: 8/16/16 at 04:18 PM
#6Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:19pm
Did he delete it? I just see this.
https://twitter.com/todrick/status/765346656665632771
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#8Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:21pm
Maybe he was supposed to take over for Brady in April and something fell through.
It's on the show's Facebook page, so it must be official.
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.
Updated On: 8/16/16 at 04:21 PM
#9Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:22pm
So in other words, if you want to see KINKY BOOTS, do it before November.
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#10Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:27pm
This is perfect casting!!!! I've wanted him to play Lola for quite some time. I can't believe it's finally happening!
#11Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:31pm
I can't wait to see the Disney parody song they replace "Sex is in the Heel" with!
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#12Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:34pm
He'll dress up as Ursula and sing "The Sex Is In My Eels"
#13Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:34pm
Not starting until November 1. For 5 months.
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.
#14Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:37pm
He'll be great in the role, but his personality leaves much to be desired. I'm surprised they haven't offered the role to Alex Newell of Glee fame yet.
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#15Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 5:00pm
I'm not a huge fan, but he's very talented! He'll make a great Lola. He'll be on "Drag Race All-Stars" as a judge, so maybe there'll be some tie-in?
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#16Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 5:21pm
All-Stars filmed months and months ago, probably before this was ever even in talks.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#17Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 5:26pm
So much for the Hirschfeld opening up this winter. I wonder how many of his 2.2 million subscribers will see the show.
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.
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#18Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 5:38pm
I'm interested to see this. He definitely has the stage presence for it.
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#19Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 6:05pm
Jordan Catalano said: "He'll dress up as Ursula and sing "The Sex Is In My Eels""
This made me laugh out loud.
I agree with ClumsyDude, I think Alex Newell would be great as Lola.
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#20Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 7:03pm
Maybe he can do a Dance Moms performance where all the girls and Abby Lee Miller appear on stage. That's honestly how I know of him.
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#21Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 7:25pm
*UGH* I think I just vommed in my mouth...
#22Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 7:40pm
I'm not super familiar with him besides a couple parody videos on youtube. Can someone explain why he's so disliked? Gracias!
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#23Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 8:29pm
Jshan05 said: "I'm not super familiar with him besides a couple parody videos on youtube. Can someone explain why he's so disliked? Gracias!"
People may only know him from his youtube videos and assume he's not a serious actor or performer, or perhaps people think it's stunt casting. The truth is he is perfect for Lola and I can't wait to see what he's going to do with the role!
#24Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 8:51pm
I saw him in Straight Outta Oz at the theatre I work at and while the production values were nothing to write home about the cast was great and Todrick does have quite a bit of stage presence as mentioned above. His persona is appropriate for Lola. I don't see why his casting would be a problem.
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#25Todrick Hall joining KINKY BOOTS
Posted: 8/16/16 at 8:57pm
I don't know him and can't say anything about him as an actor, singer etc. if he does have 2.2 million followers, that may have had an impact on casting. I've heard it can make a difference for TV/film.
I hope it isn't crossing over to theatre now. Though we've had tv "stars/celebs" stunt casting for a long while so I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at social media 'stars' coming over. Ah well.
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