Bucks County Playhouse's upcoming production of Kinky Boots will feature a new song by Grammy- and Tony–winning songwriter Cyndi Lauper. The production, which features all of Lauper’s original 16 songs, will include “So Long Charlie,” a song written for the original Broadway production that was not initially included.
Co-directed by Playhouse Artistic Associate Sheryl Kaller and Hope Boykin and choreographed by Boykin, Kinky Boots begins previews June 24, with an official opening June 25. The production will play through July 30.
“We were thrilled that Harvey and Cyndi gave us a song that wasn’t used on Broadway, giving our audiences a chance to hear something new,” says Kaller. "'So Long Charlie' was written for the character of Nicola and we love it because it spoke to both of us about her character. It verbalizes what she wants and is an opportunity to take this character and flesh her out more.”
The Pennsylvania theatre's production will star Richard E. Waits as Lola, Jimmy Brewe as Charlie, Scarlett Walker as Lauren, Mikaela Nina Secada as Nicola, Michael Thatcher as Don, and David LaMarr as George.
The ensemble will include Aaron Alcaraz, Olivia Lacie Andrews, Andrew Capozzola, Kyle Caress, Aaron Graham, Theresa Hall, Ian Knauer, Amy Hillner Larsen, Sarah Lynn Marion, Michael Francis McBride, Mallorie Mendoza, Easton Noble, Emilio Ramos, William Roberson, Isaiah Tucker, and Hayoi Wen.
Kaller and Boykin's creative team will include music director Chris Burcheri, scenic designer Anna Grigo, lighting designer Kirk Brookman, costume designer Haydee Zelideth Antuñano, sound designer Beth Lake, and hair, wig, and makeup designer Earon Chew Nealey. Casting is by Paul Hardt, and Samantha Flint will serve as production stage manager.
