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Flashback Friday: Kinky Boots Star Todrick Hall's Audition Almost Impresses Simon Cowell

Watch this ”American Idol” finalist sing an original song, tailored to his panel of judges.

Editorial Staff

Editorial Staff

| Broadway |

November 4, 2016

One of the most difficult impresarios in the world to impress is American Idol judge Simon Cowell, but Kinky Boots' star Todrick Hall made a distinct mark during his audition. Hall, who appeared on Broadway in the original production of The Color Purple and now takes on the role of fabulous drag queen Lola, performed a song dedicated to the competition and its judges. If that was "Step One," step two was to become a Youtube sensation, and step three was a return to Broadway.

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