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Gunter ’25, Gaida ’26 and Bonds ’24 Collaborate on National Tour of ‘Kinky Boots’

November 10, 2025

Three musical theatre alumni are working on the new national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots.” Sophia Gunter ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is playing the role of Lauren, Peyton Gaida ’26 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical) is an Angel and DB Bonds ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is recreating the original direction of Jerry Mitchell. The tour launches on Nov. 19 in Elmira, New York. Visit playbill.com to learn more.

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