Tyler Glenn

Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn will make his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots

Glenn assumes the role of Charlie Price in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical for a limited engagement from May 6 through to July 15, 2018.

Tom Millward
Tom Millward

Tyler Glenn, lead singer of multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees, will make his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots when he takes on the role of Charlie Price for a limited engagement from May 6 through to July 15, 2018. He assumes the role from current cast member and "American Idol" winner David Cook, also making his Broadway debut, who is set to play his final performance on May 5 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Neon Trees have released three studio albums to date - "Habits" in 2010, "Picture Show" in 2012, and "Pop Psychology" in 2014 - which have included hits such as "Animal," "Everybody Talks," and "Sleeping with a Friend".

Mr. Glenn released the following statement: "I'm over the moon to make my Broadway debut playing Charlie Price. I love this show and its message of inclusion and its genuine sweetness and humanity. Plus, it's just so much fun. I'm honored to be a part of the family and rock the boots all summer long!"

In addition, Broadway alum Carrie St. Louis will assume the role of Lauren from Pentatonix singer Kirstin Maldonado from May 4. She has previously starred on the Great White Way as Glinda in Wicked in 2016 and as Sherrie in Rock of Ages in 2014.

As previously announced, J. Harrison Ghee will return to the musical and reprise his role as Lola from May 1, with Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady playing his final performance as Lola on April 26.

Kinky Boots officially opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 4, 2013, following previews from March 3.

Based on the 2005 British comedy movie of the same name by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, the musical features a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, with music and lyrics by Grammy & Tony Award-winning artist Cyndi Lauper and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.

Synopsis: "Charlie Price is forced to step in and save his family's shoe factory in Northern England following the sudden death of his father. Help comes from the unlikeliest angel, a fabulous drag performer named Lola. Together, this improbable duo revitalizes the failing business, while stepping out from their fathers' shadows and transforming an entire community through the power of acceptance."

The creative team behind Kinky Boots features scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and sound design by John Shivers.

The production was nominated for a total of 13 Tony Awards in 2013, of which it won six: "Best Musical," "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical" (for Billy Porter), "Best Original Score" (for Cyndi Lauper), "Best Choreography" (for Jerry Mitchell), "Best Orchestrations" (for Stephen Oremus), and "Best Sound Design" (for John Shivers).

Kinky Boots is produced on Broadway by Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig.

Kinky Boots Tickets are available now for performances through to January 13, 2019.

(Photo courtesy of DKC/O&M)

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