Kinky Boots

Why you should see Kinky Boots

Because it’s no secret that Cyndi Lauper’s music can get a party started.
Because red high-heeled boots. Lots of them.
Because at its core, this delightful musical is a warming story of love and acceptance.
Because we can all, as the song puts it, “Just Be.”

Synopsis

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized…and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.

Details and special events

Kinky Boots previews July 13 and 14, and runs through Aug. 20. (No shows on July. 16) Showtimes are Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. (Wednesday-evening shows and Saturday matinees may be added.) Discounts are available for students, seniors (65+), educators, and groups, and for military personnel. There is a $2 surcharge for phone and in-person buys.

Bring a group of 10 or more and get 25% off the face value of each ticket! The discount is automatically applied when 10 or more tickets are in the cart. (Contact the box office if group members are paying separately.)

Covid protocols:
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home, and don’t worry about your tickets. We’ll be happy to exchange them for another performance, free of charge. Masks are recommended indoors, except for mask-required performances on July 27, and Aug. 5 and 13. We recommend but do not require the Covid vaccine. City Lights is a fully vaccinated company.  Learn more about our Covid-19 protocols.

Special events:
Thursday, July 13, 8 p.m.: Pay What You Can Preview Night. (Call the box office at 408-295-4200 to name your own price.)
Friday, July 14, 8 p.m.: Preview Night.
Saturday, July 15, 8 p.m.: Opening Night.
Thursday, July 27: Mask-required performance.
Saturday, August 5: Mask required performance.
Sunday, August 13: Mask-required performance.

Parking and other info:
We are unfortunately unable to offer any designated patron parking for the theater. View a parking map of downtown San Jose to see your options for street or lot spaces. The closest city lot is the First Street and I-280 Lot, under the freeway.

The theater is wheelchair-accessible; book the ADA & Companion seats when buying tickets. If you need ADA parking in front of our glass doors, note that on your order during check-out, or email or call the box office (408-295-4200).

Due to the intimate size of our theater, we unfortunately are not able to seat late patrons. Thank you for your understanding.