Charlie's Soliloquy (from Kinky Boots): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This souvenir songbook gives you the complete vocal score of a modern Broadway musical that celebrates self-acceptance and authenticity. The arrangements by Stephen Oremus are crafted specifically for singers and pianists to perform together, with clear chord symbols for guitarists, making this flexible for various performance contexts. The inclusion of color photographs from the original production brings the theatrical world to life on the page and reminds performers why these songs matter.

Kinky Boots pulses with theatrical energy and emotional truth. The score swings from moments of vulnerable introspection to jubilant celebration, with melodies that lodge in your memory and harmonies that reward careful listening. There's warmth, humor, and genuine heart in these songs, along with Lauper's signature flair for making the unconventional feel universal.

Singers preparing audition material from contemporary Broadway, pianists and guitarists accompanying vocalists, and musical theater programs building a library of modern musical scores. This book is also ideal for music lovers who want to explore one of Broadway's most celebrated 21st-century scores.

• Honor the emotional specificity of each character's song. "Charlie's Soliloquy" and its reprise bookend profound personal realizations; find the truth in the lyrics rather than oversinging the melody.
• Balance Lauper's accessible melodies with the harmonic sophistication in Oremus's arrangements. The chords often move in unexpected directions, so pianist and singer must listen closely to support one another through key changes.
• Let the rhythmic energy of uptempo numbers like "Everybody Say Yeah" drive the ensemble feeling, but maintain clarity in the lyrics so the audience hears the theatrical storytelling.
• Use the original cast recording as a reference for style and phrasing, but claim these arrangements as your own. This music thrives when performers bring their authentic interpretation to it.

Feature individual songs as solo recital selections or scene work in musical theater classes. A group of singers can program a medley of ensemble numbers for a pops concert, or a musical theater company can draw from this book for audition repertoire and learning the score before licensing the full show. The variety of song styles and emotional ranges makes it perfect for voice students exploring contemporary musical theater composition.

• Reading contemporary Broadway harmonic vocabulary and chord progressions
• Coordinating singer and pianist in modern musical theater arrangements
• Storytelling through contemporary song material
• Interpreting character-driven lyrics with vocal authenticity
• Managing key relationships and modulations in theater arrangements