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Monday, April 24, 2017

Kinky Boots - A Revisit

A  spring look.
Off-the-shoulder top and floral skirt

This past weekend I saw Kinky boots for now my third time. No matter how many times, I always laugh to my heart's content and cry. The story is touching, well done for our community and helps others to understand us better.  In a time when the transgender community is portrayed in so many negative ways, this play wins hearts.  


Yes, based on a true story is the part that makes it so enthralling. It is very British and here is the BBC's comment from 2103.


A BBC documentary about a struggling Northamptonshire shoe factory caught the attention of film-makers and in 2005 became the film Kinky Boots. Now in New York the stage version has won the Tony award for Best Musical. What has made the story travel with such success from Earls Barton to Broadway?

There is more in a North Hampton Chronicle article on the real story behind "those kinky boots".  As Steve Pateman describes it: "The niche market of erotic footwear in men's sizes suddenly opened up".  

I wrote about many of the play's detail back in March of 2016, so will not elaborate again. If you have not seen it, I encourage you see it.  In fact take a friend or family member that you might want to come out to, and share. There is no better or more positive presentation. The story line and music is beautiful.
 
This was a wonderful fun escape.  See it on Broadway or on tour.  Here is the upcoming tour schedule.  Never forget - The sex is in the heel.  



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