Charlie Price has suddenly 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, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.
The show is headed to Broadway and I predict it will be well-received in New York. The show is playful, but touching; colorful and light, but with heart. I think it will be a hit! I saw it toward the end of the tryouts and Chicago run so I'm not sure where it started. Since it was a new musical and Chicago was the time to get it ready for Broadway, I read that some substantial changes were made during the process. It seems to hold together well although comes across as a bit didactic and preachy as it struggles to come to an end without leaving any loose ends hanging.
