Kinky Boots is a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein.
Glenn Slater (born 1968) is an American lyricist who collaborates with Alan Menken and other musical theatre composers.
 He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score for the Broadway version of "The Little Mermaid" at the 62nd Tony Awards in 2008, his second Tony nomination for "Sister Act" at the 65th Tony Awards in 2011, and his third Tony nomination for "School of Rock" at the 70th Tony Awards in 2016.
"Applause" is the title song from the 1970 Broadway musical "Applause", with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams, originally performed by Bonnie Franklin, who originated the role of Bonnie in the musical, and recorded as a single with orchestra and chorus conducted by Donald Pippin.
 The single was released with a B-side featuring the star of the production, Lauren Bacall, making her musical theatre debut, performing "Something Greater" together with Len Cariou.
 The single's popularity led to Franklin's being invited to perform it on the 24th Tony Awards broadcast on television, where the show gained Best Musical, Bacall Best Leading Actress in a Musical, but Bonnie Franklin missed out on the best supporting actress to Melba Moore.
Motown: The Musical is a jukebox musical that premiered on Broadway in April 2013.
 The musical is based on Berry Gordy's autobiography "To Be Loved: The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown" (1994), and on the history of his founding and running of the Motown record label, and his personal and professional relationships with Motown artists such as Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson.
 The production's music and lyrics are taken from selections from the Motown catalog.
 It received four nominations at the 67th Tony Awards.
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder is a musical comedy, with the book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and the music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak.
 It is based on the 1907 novel "Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal" by Roy Horniman.
 The show opened on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre November 17, 2013, running until January 17, 2016.
 The Broadway production won four Tonys at the 68th Tony Awards in June 2014, including Best Musical.
The 67th Annual Tony Awards were held June 9, 2013, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2012–13 season.
 The ceremony returned to Radio City Music Hall in New York City, after two years at Beacon Theatre, and was broadcast live on CBS television.
 Neil Patrick Harris hosted for the third consecutive year, his fourth time as host.
 Awards in four of the eight acting categories, (Best Actress in a Play, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Play) were given to African-American performers.
 Furthermore, it is the second time in Tony history that both directing prizes went to women.
 Garry Hynes and Julie Taymor had previously won in 1998. "
Kinky Boots" had a season best 13 nominations and 6 awards.
 Cyndi Lauper, who wrote the score for "Kinky Boots", is the first solo female winner for Best Original Score.
The 68th Annual Tony Awards were held June 8, 2014, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2013–14 season.
 The ceremony was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and was televised live on CBS.
 Hugh Jackman was the host, his fourth time hosting.
 The 15 musical Tony Awards went to seven different musicals, and six plays shared the 11 play Tony Awards.
The 70th Annual Tony Awards were held on June 12, 2016, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2015–16 season.
 The ceremony temporarily returned to the Beacon Theatre in New York City after three years at Radio City Music Hall and was broadcast live by CBS.
 James Corden served as host.
 The 70th Tony Awards won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program.
T.I. is an American hip hop artist, producer, songwriter, actor, and co-CEO of Grand Hustle Records.
 He won his first award in 2003 when he received Best Collaboration with fellow hip hop artist Bone Crusher for the song "Never Scared" at the Source Awards.
 In 2004, he received two wins from six nominations, including Best Street Anthem for "Rubberband Man" at the Vibe Awards.
 In 2005, he received one award from 13 nominations, that being his second consecutive Best Street Anthem award, this time for the song "U Don't Know Me"
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (or Drood) is a musical based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel "The Mystery of Edwin Drood".
 It is written by Rupert Holmes, and was the first Broadway musical with multiple endings (determined by audience vote).
 Holmes received Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score.
 The musical won five Tony Awards out of eleven nominations, including Best Musical and Best Leading Actor.

Question: The musical that had 13 nominations in the 67th Tony Awards was based on a book by which artist ?
Answer: Harvey Fierstein