BW's
first-ever
college
production
of
"Kinky
Boots"
wrapped
up
a
two-week
run
riding
as
high
as
a
pair
of
thigh-high
stilettos.
A
happening
dubbed
#BootsatBW
on
social
media,
the
academic
premiere
drew
applause
from
the
show's
Broadway
producer,
rave
critical
reviews,
a
BW
music
theatre
homecoming
and
numerous
opportunities
to
affirm
and
lead
on
the
issue
of
inclusion.
Broadway
and
NE
Ohio
Raves
Jerry
Mitchell,
director
and
choreographer
of
Broadway's
2013
best
musical,
flew
in
to
take
in
the
show
at
BW's
Kleist
Center
for
Art
&
Drama.
He
told
that
BW's
rendition,
directed
by
Victoria
Bussert,
was
"fantastic,"
calling
out
the
"brilliant
job"
of
capturing
the
heart
of
the
story.
Cleveland
theatre
critics
also
praised
the
show
and
the
cast
with
dubbing
the
coproduction
of
the
music
theatre
program
and
the
department
of
theatre
and
dance
"spectacular,"
calling
it
an
"outstanding
delight
that
matches
Broadway
productions"
and
noting
knockout
performances
by
"phenomenal
future
stars."
Stars
in
the
Audience
Those
BW
stars
of
the
future
performed
the
final
Saturday
show
with
some
current
music
theatre
stars
in
the
audience.
Five
of
the
six
BW
music
theater
grads
who
have
appeared
in
the
Broadway
and
national
tours
of
"Kinky
Boots,"
including
Kyle
Post,
who
played
the
Union
Jack
boot-wearing
Angel
for
the
entire
run
on
the
Great
White
Way,
returned
to
BW
for
a
special
celebration.
Check
out
to
read
all
about
BW's
national
cast
connection
to
"Kinky
Boots,"
the
show's
journey
from
Broadway
to
its
collegiate
premiere
at
BW,
the
costume
department's
design
of
the
lavish
boots
strapped
on
by
the
cast,
and
the
creative
approach
BW
took
to
leverage
themes
of
diversity
and
inclusion,
with
BW
arts
management
students
leading
a
range
of
events
to
fuel
dialogue
and
affirmation
at
BW
and
beyond.
You'll
also
find
a
sneak
peek
at
what's
next
for
BW
Music
Theatre,
including
the
world
premiere
of
the
student-written
"Freedom
Summer,"
taking
the
stage
at
Playhouse
Square
April
3-5,
2020.
