Olivier winner Beverley Knight stars as Deloris Van Cartier.

Lewis' comments came after the sound design for the Alicia Keys jukebox musical was changed for being "too loud."

Knight opened the production at London's Dominion and will be succeeded by Alexandra Burke in June.

Several current stars have also extended their runs in the musical at the Dominion Theatre.

Knight opens in the London return of the hit musical March 21 at London's Dominion.

Knight opens the production at London's Dominion and will be succeeded by Alexandra Burke.

Knight will open the production at London's Dominion and will be succeeded by Alexandra Burke.

Knight will open the production at London's Dominion and will be succeeded by Alexandra Burke.

Bill Buckhurst directs the musical based on the film of the same name.

Ahead of Sunday's Tony Awards, here are a few of the women who have helped make Broadway more equitable and diverse this season.

Presented with Columbia University School of the Arts, the producing fellowship focuses on increasing diversity on Broadway.