Kinky Boots Star Lena Hall Obsesses Over Boy Bands, Dance Dramas & Dunkin' Donuts

My Obsessions

by Broadway.com Staff • Sep 4, 2013

Theater stars know what’s hot in entertainment, fashion and pop culture, so Broadway.com decided it was high time to tap in to the after-hours obsessions of our favorite stage actors. This week, we are getting fashion, film and music advice from Kinky Boots stunner Lena Hall (the artist formerly known as Celina Carvajal), who plays Charlie Price's nagging girlfriend Nicola. This rock and roll singer opens up about the TV show that makes her emotional, the boy band that gives her the giggles and emoji "appropriate for many occasions."

TV SHOW: Dance Academy
“It's a teen drama-comedy set in Sydney, Australia, that follows the lives of young hopeful ballet dancers at the best dance academy in Australia. The depiction of life at a ballet school is pretty spot on, and I find myself reminiscing about my life as a ballerina. But what's surprising is how well written it is, because at the end of the second season I was a total mess and my boyfriend, who knows nothing about ballet, was misty eyed as well.”

MOVIE: Oblivion
“Currently obsessed with the movie Oblivion because I want to live in that house and am researching ways to make it happen. ;)”

SONG OR SINGER: Imagine Dragons
“'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons, because the music video is what I always imagined my stuffed animals do when I'm not around."

STAGE SHOW (OTHER THAN MY OWN): Soul Doctor
"Starring my friend and former Kinky Boots co-worker Eric Anderson, who is absolutely amazing!"

BOOK: Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir
"If you wanna know what it's like to have a conversation with Cyndi, read this book."

CELEBRITY: NKOTB!
"Just saw them in concert and met them backstage! I've never been so giggly in all of my life."

APP: Viber
"Great app that lets you call and text overseas for free via internet. It was a life saver while I was in Sydney for a month. It also comes with adorable stickers. One, in particular, is a steaming pile of poop. Gross and yet appropriate for many occasions."

FASHION DESIGNER: Kenneth Cole
"I was able to meet him because he designed the red pumps I lust after in Kinky Boots. Then I went into one of his stores and had to force myself not to spend my entire week's salary. I did, however, buy two pairs of shoes there. "