Award-winning musical 'Kinky Boots' kicks off for a first at a Georgia LGBTQ theater company

Out Front Theatre Company is presenting the Tony-Award-winning musical "Kinky Boots," on stage now through Nov. 5. (Tyler Ogburn Photography)

A glamorous entertainer looking for sturdy stilettos saves a local shoe store. No, it’s not a newspaper headline but rather the storyline for the beloved Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots,” on stage at Out Front Theatre through Nov. 5.

Producing artistic director of Out Front Theatre Paul Conroy joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about the production.

Interview highlights follow below.