Original cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will play their final performances in Broadway's Hell's Kitchen next month.
Dixon, who originated the role of Davis and received a Tony Award nomination for his performance, will depart the production March 9. His replacement will be announced at a later date.
Moon, who originated the role of Ali and received a Tony Award for their performance, will depart the production March 30. Current understudy Jade Milan will assume the role of Ali through May 25, with Gianna Harris serving as alternate. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Hell's Kitchen officially opened at the Shubert Theatre April 20 after beginning previews March 28—read the reviews here. Michael Greif directs the work, which features choreography by Camille A. Brown.
The production features music and lyrics by Keys and a book by Kristoffer Diaz. Inspired by the 15-time Grammy winner'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 Mom is scared her daughter will repeat her own mistakes.
The current cast also stars Jessica Vosk (Wicked) as Jersey, Phillip Johnson Richardson (The Wiz) as Knuck, and Tony winner Kecia Lewis (Ain't Misbehavin') as Miss Liza Jane. Casting is by Heidi Griffiths and Kate Murray.
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Greif reassembled his complete Off-Broadway creative team for the Broadway bow. 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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