Wayne Brady is set to star as Lola in the Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots. The original 2013 musical adaptation, based on the 2005 British film (which was itself inspired by a 1997 BBC documentary), was written by Harvey Fierstein and directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. The musical won six Tony Awards, with Billy Porter originally portraying Lola.
Brady had long expressed interest in the role and previously auditioned during the first adaptation but was not selected. With Billy Porter's departure, Brady was offered the part. He described his reaction to the offer with enthusiasm: “I freaked out. They didn’t even finish. ‘Hey Wayne, would you, Kinky—’ ‘Yes.’ It was immediate.”
He is set to begin performances as Lola on November 21, bringing his dynamic stage presence and musical talents to the iconic role. The production is once again under the direction of Jerry Mitchell, and expectations for the revival mirror the success of the original run.
Brady maintains a strong connection with fans through social media. He has approximately 277,000 followers on Twitter and 52,600 followers on Instagram. His Twitter handle is filled with personality, and he describes himself as:
"90th Level Warlock Ranger Prince that wields the mighty Soulstone encrusted blade, Bitchslap, in defense of all Nerds, be they Black, White or otherwise...."
Brady currently resides in Hollywood, CA. Fans and those interested in learning more about his career and singing endeavors can explore further via his official site at waynebradyworld.com or consult online platforms like Wikipedia and IMDb.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 2 Jun, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Columbus |
| Education: | Dr. Phillips High School University of Miami |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American comedian and improv actor |
| Twitter Id: | Waynebrady |
| Net Worth 2021: | 12 million |
