Ali, meet Alicia! 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys will take the stage at Broadway's Shubert Theatre after two upcoming performances of her jukebox musical Hell's Kitchen for a special live concert, Keys' first-ever performances on a Broadway stage. Planned for after evening performances September 26 and 27, the concerts will see Keys joined by members of the musical's cast.
“After the show, we’re doing something really special—me and my keys will be there and I can’t wait to share this intimate moment with the beautiful Hell’s Kitchen community," says Keys in a statement.
The musical currently stars Amanda Reid as Ali, Jessica Vosk (Wicked) as Jersey, Christopher Jackson (Hamilton) as Davis, Phillip Johnson Richardson (The Wiz) as Knuck, and Tony winner Kecia Lewis (Ain't Misbehavin') as Miss Liza Jane.
Hell's Kitchen features music and lyrics by Keys and a book by Kristoffer Diaz. Inspired by the recording artist's life, the story centers on 17-year-old Ali and her mother, sharing a cramped apartment near Times Square. Ali wants to live out her NYC dream, but Jersey is scared her daughter will repeat her own mistakes. Ali is further confused when her estranged father—Davis, who is a musician—comes back into her life.
The show opened at the Shubert Theatre April 20, 2024, after beginning previews March 28—read the reviews here. Michael Greif directs the work, which features choreography by Camille A. Brown.
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The music team includes music director Lily Ling and orchestrators Adam Blackstone and Tom Kitt with arrangements by Keys and Blackstone. The creative team also includes scenic designer Robert Brill, costume designer Dede Ayite, lighting designer Natasha Katz, sound designer Gareth Owen, projection designer Peter Nigrini, hair and wig designer Mia Neal, and makeup designer Michael Clifton. Foresight Theatrical is general manager, and Danny Maly serves as production stage manager.
The Broadway production was nominated for 13 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It won Tonys for Moon and Lewis' performances, and also took home the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
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Phillip Johnson Richardson and Maleah Joi Moon in Hell's Kitchen
Maleah Joi Moon in Hell's Kitchen
Jessica Vosk in Hell's Kitchen
Lamont Walker II, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Jakeim Hart in Hell's Kitchen
Kecia Lewis in Hell's Kitchen
Jessica Vosk and Maleah Joi Moon in Hell's Kitchen
