Land of Lola: Backstage at "Kinky Boots" with Billy Porter, Episode 4: The Diva Transformation

[@willt.9654]

If champagne were a person, it would be Billy Porter

[@erinmilner5548]

Will Thompson Y E S

[@emmaconnelly7298]

Because he's Poppin'

[@devotedcetacean6568]

I would be Vodca

[@russsmith7881]

Yaaassss

[@ianniej9581]

I love that after 6 years this is recommended! Billy has been killing honey!

[@benenter8739]

Ever since I head Billy call Sour Patch Kids "Sour Patch Cherrdrun", that's what I call them now.

[@jdmitch82]

Makes two of us...lol

[@colin728]

So do I. I asked my mom if she would buy me sour patch cherrdrun at Walgreens and she looked at me like I was crazy.😂

[@TheAmbillionaire]

Ben Enter me too

[@sar6sh]

what is a 'Cherrdrun'????

[@ajharris6645]

my life is a lie They’re Sour Patch Kids candy. So he called them children because Billy Porter makes everything fabulous.

[@tenorbear60]

And that is why a Broadway star earns EVERY SINGLE PENNY of their salary! Yes, they have help from experts but there is still so much featured actors have to do to prepare and to run the show. Bravo/Brava Billy Porter, you are amazing. I'd be worn out after 2 performance; imagine doing this 6 and 7 times per week.

[@colin728]

The do earn every penny.

[@colin728]

I couldn't imagine doing this

[@zliu4208]

Christopher Gambol but they are accomplishing their dream and they love their jobs. I think everyone has two sides.

[@devotedcetacean6568]

AND not all actors get their make up and hair done some have to do it themselves

[@klt03]

100%. That's a hard show!

[@hotgritz4sho]

“Now I’m referencing white women.” I died! Billy is amazing. What a personality!!! What a talent. He showed us EVERYTHING. How brave.

[@colin728]

He's not a preformer so he don't know. I'm dying 😂😂😂

[@destinyjung4619]

*doesn't*

[@mariusmwoll]

Colin O'Donnell oooo

[@dlewis2510]

He looks like Whitney Houston when he is dressed as Lola!!

[@aaronford2184]

I love that almost three years later I'm still transfixed by this video. This is the one video that I've watched the most on the Internet.

[@kimberlyparks4670]

Me too. I really miss Billy, so watching the video reminds me of his magical performance as Lola. But I'm looking forward to seeing his new show, Shuffle Along. Only two weeks 'til the first preview!!

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

+Kimberly Parks I saw it! Did you like it because I know you are his biggest fan and already saw it!

[@kimberlyparks4670]

+Dumpling Simmer - Yes, I loved it. I've seen it twice so far. I was at the 1st preview, when they still had a few kinks to work out. Saw it again the day after the formal opening. It was good to see that everything I felt needed fixing got fixed, lol. It's truly an ensemble production and everyone does a fantastic job. Of course ...there are no words for Billy's eleven o'clock number!😂🎤🎶

[@brendenmarks4023]

How am I just now seeing this in 2019?!

[@naomieadair5635]

Brenden Marks dame thing I’m thinking !

[@allisongorman1199]

How about 2020 for me

[@brynedney]

I love Billy Porter. What you see in this video is just how he is in person. REAL. Congratulations on your Tony win, Billy! Big Up's to all talented Pennsylvanians!!!

[@akechimimi]

'A little bit goes a long way!' 'Like crack?' 'CRACK IS WHACK!' Hahaha

[@colin728]

That quote is literally me

[@singingstar56]

omg that looks exhausting

[@MsADiez]

That was so fun to see all the WERK that goes into every single change, all the fabulous people backstage making the magic happen. The transformation back to boy during the show is phenomenal. Love love love this show!

[@chelseahernandez4151]

I just saw it with my dad. It was AMAZING!

[@cazia9]

This is why I love the magic of the artistic process...film or theatre, it isn't just about some Hollywood star putting on a fancy dress for red carpets...THIS is what it's like, being patient in that chair, going through all those transformations and letting others ply their craft so you can do yours

[@bradymorrell5418]

its like Whitney Huston and Tina Turner had a baby girl and her name was Billy Porter!

[@colin728]

Yes!!! I was literally thinking that!!

[@KtangMC]

add a bit of Jenifer Lewis

[@sassydiva7821]

Y’all crazy but it’s true! 😂😂🤣

[@miliaelainejones2421]

That was funny

[@chevydude658]

SHUT UP! I just thought that same thing when I saw him after the makeup and wig. And I ain't lyin'!

[@bryanambition]

"one-armed chiffon realness!" YEEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSSSSS!!!

[@willowa6751]

Water and a couple sour patch children, gotta remember that

[@kailacrozier8395]

"These are my Beyonce Brows!" Good humor.

[@scottiegirl2041]

This dude is hilarious!

[@chelseahernandez4151]

I love Billy! I didn't get to see him in "Kinky Boots" by the time I watched it this year, but it would've been cool. The guy I saw and Billy are both very talented. I love them both!

[@trinawilkes244]

Omgeebees...you gotta be an athlete to do a broadway play...I was tired just watching all of the costume changes...but you do it so effortlessly...running up and downstairs in heels...yasss Mr Porter you are my hero❤

[@kellygillan7704]

At 9:40 when history of wrong guys started playing I freaked out! That's my favorite song! I'm even performing it at my thespians competition!

[@sudawncooper]

Wow thank you Billy Porter. This was thrilling. Plus it provides essential info that's hard to describe in words when the other gender enters and you can be that half of yourself. Loved seeing you be Lola in Nov 2013, a dream come true.

[@TravelwithTasha393]

I ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Billy Porter!! Met him after a show on a Friday night and him and the whole cast was so nice!!!

[@jadeleon1053]

+Natasha Jean I saw him after a show too but when I went up to him he said he had to leave :(

[@TravelwithTasha393]

He was out there for like 15 mins that night!!

[@teeokeefe]

The amount of changes... It takes a village😍. And thank gawd for that spray on barrier because that's a lot of makeup to put on every day!!! Loved the peek back stage!!! It ain't easy being a diva and looking this good!!!!!😘 Love you Billy Porter ❤️

[@freya7016]

Coming back to this in 2019 and there are SO 👏 MANY 👏 iconic 👏 lines 👏💃🏾💃🏾😂😂

[@TheMrsATL]

Someone write a musical for him and Jenifer Lewis! Love you Billy.

[@trinawilkes244]

Now that would be epic!!

[@LovelyTrueRed]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 a round of applause for the actor(s)...you did that Billy, the backstage crew, the assistants, wardrobe, the makeup artists, the cast etc. You all have a very hard job but make it look so easy.

[@sugarland588275]

God, watching this 9 months into a pandemic makes me so nostalgic for a ridiculously quick quick change

[@niyahseion5469]

saying thank you to your dressers and makeup team is so underrated and so needed. they do so much work as well.

[@justintai8725]

An absolutely fascinating insider's view on how a Broadway show is performed; brilliant, thank you so much for uploading this❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@katbrax8622]

Much Respect to the Theater and the Magnificent Actors and Staff that make this oh Soo Spectacular event for thousands of people every night.

[@erikayuille4691]

Loved the play, but what stamina backstage! Thank you, Billy! ❤️U

[@talcareyifill5937]

I love you billy....simply love u

[@destinyjung4619]

I think Billy and Haruma Miura are by the the best Lola ever!

[@katbrax8622]

Billy Porter I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU. Thank you for the Tips and so much Vigor and Love you Possess.👑💯🙏💕🍸👠

[@tumblenc]

whoa there are so many costume changes. and the makeup takes as long as elphaba's.

[@beachlover7268]

Love you Billy! Performer of the century!! ❤️💪🏽

[@PDMarcano]

Billy, you crack me up! I hadn't seen any of these videos before now, and I laughed the whole time!

[@anitaarnell3274]

In 2016 in summer visiting my family we went and checked out the ”Kinky Boats”. Most enjoyable. Great performance.

[@MusicalMimmzy]

coming from someone who does musical theatre i dont know how he does it. that is amazing. And those quick changes... wow ive had some pretty tough quick where i only have 8 sec to change but doing a full makeup and wig change that a new story.

[@FD123Productions]

i could watch this all day!!!! i love Billy Porter!

[@nicolephillips6149]

Once the nose is on...Lol. Guy is hilarious and is talented. He needs to have a KZbin channel.

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Wow it was amazing to see the quick changes in action! So much fun, makes you appreciate the show even more!

[@counterfeitubiquity]

all these costume changes in just a few minutes!! and they're all so pretty!!!

[@beverlygiangiacomo1232]

I saw Kinky Boots on Wednesday...what a terrific performance!! Billy is the best and wonderful to see after the show...quite a nice man

[@paulnelson8946]

I figured it would be chaos and frenzy for all those costume changes but WOW! So many details I never considered. What an amazing and well tuned team make that magic for the audience.

[@mrfunky1768]

Talk about hustle sweat, the pure physical aspect of what many broadway performers do is freaking phenomenal ...Billy Porter is truly one of the illest realist to leave it on the stage!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jokikem1]

This is amazing..so many changes and still look flawless

[@stemarinal]

Thank you so much Billy Porter. This was just what I needed tonight 01/09/21 to raise my spirit.

[@geminigoofy]

I am in love with your makeup guy! He's a cutie!

[@palomarohanaadventures8479]

U bettah work ..back stage crew...yasssss

[@marchbabi323]

I saw the movie, "Kinky Boots" with Chiwetel Ejiofor as "Lola", and it was really good. I know Billy killed the stage with his performance. If there's ever a repeat, I will love to see Mr. Porter in action.

[@hrhjiddah2016]

WOW .... That's was exhausting to watch. Well-done

[@StripesofShay]

how does this not have 1 million views

[@Oystermato]

amazing amazing amazing. i love billy porter. what energy and what spirit!!!!

[@bearkiels9032]

Wow, am out of breath just watching the changes Billy. Y'all must be exhausted at the end of a show. And yo have to do it 8 times a week? That's INSANE!!! But worth it.

[@crissyalice4825]

You are amazing all that per show wow!!! Jus wow!!!

[@fzarateflower8288]

He is so beautiful 😍

[@colin728]

I miss NYC!!!! I wanna go back!!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😥😥😥😥😥😰😰😰😰😪😪😪😪😪😿😿😿😿😿😿

[@kimberlyparks4670]

Colin ODonnell - Hey Colin. You seem like a "superfan" just like me. Fortunately, I live in NJ and I can hop on a train to NYC to see the show any time; hence the reason I've seen it 21 times on bway, twice in Philly and twice in Pittsburgh!! :-)

[@colin728]

+Kimberly Parks do you have a kik?

[@colin728]

+Kimberly Parks we should talk about kinky boots.

[@kimberlyparks4670]

+Colin ODonnell - By all means. I love talking to other obsessed fans! Look me up on instagram @kplightfoot

[@colin728]

+Kimberly Parks I don't have an Instagram. I do have a kik which is canonmac101

[@kandicegarrett9721]

Omg didn't know this much happened behind stage!! Bravo!

[@KrizReignz]

That one piece shirt and pant was awesome. 😀

[@colin728]

Yep

[@w.w.w.w.w.h]

I LOOK LIKE A CLOOOWNN😂

[@MiRoJu.]

That is a looottt of work. Well deserved wine and dine.

[@radiahwilson3006]

This is incredible.

[@charleshash7381]

Back stage quick changes amaze me in such a tight space. A friend of mine changed Bruce Valanch in Hairspray on National Tour. He showed me the work areas after the show. I was amazed.

[@rahh34]

4:21 Me when I find out who’s been talking shade about me behind my back.

[@gretchenmann633]

Beautiful....Amazing make up work.

[@Meme-go9ts]

This gave me the chills so badly. Looove the show

[@user-wi2fq4dc2t]

Love him very much

[@wayneenglish2658]

You will always register as fabulous in my book!!!

[@singinglibrarian]

Dang; those costumes and costume changes are amazing!

[@margiehandler3427]

Billy.....what a blast to watch

[@ChefCarter]

WOW! That is a lot of costume changes! You have a lot of energy.

[@erinmccarthy8784]

Wow a lot of and detail goes in to this theater thing. Billy Porter is Just awesome.

[@theninjacat7200]

Billy is FABU! Just love watching him transform!

[@lsg119]

Ahh I love billy porter

[@Tippy150]

Billy Porter... Broadway is still calling your name!

[@MsJDubU]

I ❤️this sooooo much! Billie even more! Such a pro

[@pellsoul897]

Billy Porter!! I'm listening to the Audible production of his autobiography, Unprotected, (go buy and start streaming it immediately!!) and got to the place where he is starring as Ms Lola in Kinky Boots. So I stopped and found this. SO perfect! Get to see the STAR in progress here. Billy is a living treasure of Black Talent/Black Brilliance/Gay Amazzzzingness!!

[@aj.jaffari]

This video is still funny years later

[@lmca08]

Mad props to broadway actors that is no joke!!

[@MrColorfulcookies]

I LOVE HIM OMG

[@pixiegrrl69]

WOW!!! I never really knew what happened behind the scenes. it was really interesting and exhausting watching you billy hehehe WOW!!! i'm jealous of you b/c you have better legs than me :O)

[@DEFinitivelyHis]

I LOVE Barrier Spray...I love this behind-the-scenes-look...I love me some Billy Porter...and I miss live performance SO MUCH I could cry right now!

[@EmpressElbe]

I love him💕😍😩

[@ibrad5849]

Saw this show, and absolutely loved it!

[@Briannedahl]

Billy Porter can so anything, be anything and sing anything!

[@thekaerichtexas]

Wow thats a lot of work.

[@marisad2274]

Just a thought. Billy Porter as Marsha P. Johnson. Phenomenal Performance Billy!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@megrocha3406]

Sour patch kids for voice moisture. Interesting.

[@tommieterrell82]

is it jus. me or does he resembles Whitney Huston features

[@destinyjung4619]

It's just you!

[@destinyjung4619]

Lol the more I watch the diva attitude does remind me a bit of her lol

[@ken7461]

Tommie McMullen I thought I was the only one

[@tommieterrell82]

Kennedy The Cupcake lol nope

[@khalilc.4876]

He does.

[@mels3054]

What a rockstar! Adore Billy!!

[@2001jaybones]

"Ahhhh woooork😎😎👌👌" those eyebrows lol

[@michelereneescott]

I just love you! You are and have always been a STAR! Continue to SHINE!

[@panickermit9791]

I love Billy Porter so much.

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊 I enjoyed that so much !!! 😘

[@shaunbull8935]

I've seen this show in london

[@rahmounekarim3032]

cr

[@cacia123579]

Same

[@davidlsmolbeanfromcampcamp6218]

Shaun Bull I saw it with the brand new cast

[@ValtonJackson]

lol hahaha "... Correct??? ... CORRECT." hilarious.

[@ladyshkspre]

I hate that I never got a chance to see Billy Porter in this show, I bet it was fabulous. If I had been living in NY and had the means at the time, I probably would have seen this show at least twice a week for as long as it ran!

[@brentcormier6775]

Love you Billy!

[@GETOSUPASTAR]

that was the best...aww, i LOVE me sum Billy P. Been a fan ever since i saw him n "The Broken Hearts Club"! So happy 4 him & all the success he's had w/ this show...totally deserved! :)

[@lisafs0902]

Love his motto!

[@Queenananasa]

What a genius! all of them, all the crew too!!! so cool!!!