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Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's phenomenal musical comedy, winner of 6 Tony Awards, is coming to Paris: a whirlwind of emotions, humor and freedom!<div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Starting February 12, 2027,</span> <em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Kinky Boots</em> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">will electrify the Folies Bergère with a brand-new French production. Inspired by a true story and the cult film of the same name, this musical comedy recounts the unlikely encounter between Charlie Price, heir to a struggling shoe factory, and Lola, a charismatic drag cabaret artist with extraordinary talent. Together, they devise a bold and unexpected solution to save the family business. Throughout this human adventure, each learns to overcome their prejudices and break free from their limitations.</span></div><div><br></div><div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Driven by Cyndi Lauper's infectious songs, the show blends emotion, humor, and contagious energy. With dazzling musical numbers, spectacular choreography, and flamboyant costumes,</span> <em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Kinky Boots</em> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">celebrates diversity, friendship, and the courage to be yourself. Its colorful and generous world offers a true escape into joy and optimism. A genuine international phenomenon, the show resonates with all generations thanks to its universal message of acceptance, understanding, and tolerance. A festive and profoundly human experience that transforms each performance into a collective celebration.</span></div><div><br></div><div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">New production in French, adapted by Julien Baptist and with original staging by Christopher Lopez.</span></div><div><br></div><div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Production: A51 in collaboration with SPJL Production</span></div><div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New production in French</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</span></div><div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Directed by: Christopher Lopez</span></div><div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">French adaptation: Julien Baptist</span></div><div><br></div><div> <strong>Did you know that?</strong></div><div><br></div><div> International success: performed on Broadway, in London's West End and in numerous countries around the world. Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.</div><div><br></div><div> Music and songs composed by the famous American singer Cyndi Lauper, the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best Original Score on her own.</div><div><br></div><div> Inspired by a true story, adapted from the film Kinky Boots.</div><div><br></div><div> An ode to optimism, life, joy, difference and self-acceptance.</div><div><br></div><div> A family show that combines entertainment, emotion and reflection.</div><div><br></div><div> In the role of Simon aka Lola: Gwendal Marimoutou.</div><div> Having been revealed to the general public in France's Got Talent in 2009, then in The Voice in 2014, Gwendal Marimoutou has established himself as a figure in French musical comedy and television.</div><div> After starring in Olivier Solivérès's ADOS and France Gall's Résiste, he played Simba in The Lion King at the Théâtre Mogador. He also participated in the Musical Comedies tour, alongside many iconic artists of the genre. He has also appeared in Gu'Live, Les Traîtres, Mot de Passe, and alongside Jean-Luc Reichmann in Léo Matteï.</div><div><br></div>