Kinky Boots Returns to Boston’s Citizens Bank Opera House

Boston, October 21, 2025

News Summary

The award-winning musical Kinky Boots is making a limited engagement return to Boston at the Citizens Bank Opera House. Opening on February 17 and running until February 22, the show promises an energetic performance with powerful themes of acceptance. With a creative team led by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein and a live band, the musical will have eight performances, enticing audiences with its inspiring storyline and acclaimed choreography.

Boston — Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, returns to the city for a limited engagement at the Citizens Bank Opera House in February 2026, featuring a creative team and storyline that helped the show win six Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

What’s happening

Kinky Boots will have an opening night on February 17, 2026, and a closing night on February 19, 2026. The limited run will span eight shows from February 17 to February 22, 2026. The engagement will take place at the Citizens Bank Opera House, located at 539 Washington Street, Boston, 02111. Tickets are currently available for purchase and demand is expected to rise over the Presidents’ Day weekend surrounding the run.

Key details and logistics

Tickets are currently on sale, with options available through the opera-house box office and ScoreBig. Special offers are available for some buyers, including a limited discount code for certain readers. Special offers include a 10% discount on tickets for TicketNews readers using code TICKETNEWS10. The venue will provide accessibility accommodations; performances will include accessible seating and various support options for patrons with disabilities.

Creative team and artistic background

The musical features a score by pop legend Cyndi Lauper and a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, with original direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell. The show’s staging is known for high-energy choreography and a compact live band; the musical has toured over 30 countries and is known for its high-energy choreography and six-piece on-stage band.

Story and themes

Based on true events, the narrative follows Charlie Price and Lola as they work together in a shoe factory. The plot centers on Charlie Price reluctantly inheriting his father’s shoe factory, which is close to bankruptcy, and the arrival of Lola, a performer who needs sturdy stilettos and inspires Charlie to save the business. The production emphasizes themes of acceptance and the idea of changing one’s mind to change the world.

Awards, music and recent activity

The musical has won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It features hit numbers such as Raise You Up/Just Be and has received critical acclaim on global tours. Additionally, the production reached new audiences through a filmed live capture of the 2023 Broadway revival; The 2023 Broadway revival’s live film capture will hit theaters on December 5, 2025.

Venue notes and season context

Boston’s Citizens Bank Opera House is a lovingly restored venue with 2,600 seats, originally opened in 1928. The theater is noted for ornate sightlines and Broadway-caliber acoustics suitable for large-scale musical productions. The Citizens Bank Opera House calendar for the 2025-2026 season includes several other major touring shows, such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Hamilton, and The Sound of Music.

What to expect at the box office and attendance notes

Patrons should expect dynamic choreography, strong musical numbers, and a live six-piece band. Because the engagement overlaps Presidents’ Day weekend, Demand for tickets is anticipated to spike over Presidents’ Day weekend. Advance planning is recommended for groups and patrons requiring accessible seating or additional support.

Practical summary

• Show: Kinky Boots
• Opening night: February 17, 2026
• Closing night (as noted): February 19, 2026
• Limited run dates: February 17 to February 22, 2026 (eight shows)
• Venue: Citizens Bank Opera House, 539 Washington Street, Boston, 02111
• Tickets: On sale via the opera-house box office and ScoreBig
• Accessibility: Accessible seating and support options available

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Additional Resources

• TheaterMania: Kinky Boots in Boston
• TicketNews: Kinky Boots Tickets
• Broadway.com: Kinky Boots Tour Casting
• Boston Globe: Kinky Boots Review
• Broadway World: Upcoming Broadway Season in Boston
• Wikipedia: Kinky Boots
• Google Search: Kinky Boots Musical
• Google Scholar: Kinky Boots Musical
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Kinky Boots Musical
• Google News: Kinky Boots

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