Hells Kitchen
Winner of 2 Tony Awards!
Hells Kitchen
An unforgettable new show featuring original, new music as well as the soulful, iconic hit songs of New York's own Alicia Keys.
You Know I Got Soul
Hells Kitchen
Winner of 2 Tony Awards!
Why see Hells Kitchen?
The Diary of Alicia Keys? Almost!
Nominated for 13 2024 Tony Awards!
As seen on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024!
This all-new inspirational musical is now showing on Broadway, beginning performances at Broadway's Shubert Theatre in March. Created by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and scored by Alicia Keys. Largely drawn from the award-winning singer's own story, the Hells Kitchen is based on Keys' own life growing up in the Bronx. Maleah Joi Moon won the 2024 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role, with Kecia Lewis winning Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
What Is The Story?
Seventeen-year-old Ali dreams of a life beyond the humdrum she has now. A chance meeting and unheralded friendships stoke the aspirational fire in her heart and set her on a path to greatness. A hit at its Off-Broadway premiere in fall 2023, don't miss this chance to catch Hell's Kitchen on the Great White Way.
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval
Dates
Showing until Nov 2
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Brandon Victor Dixon as Davis (through March 9)
- Maleah Joi Moon as Ali (through March 30)
- Jade Milan as Ali (March 31 - May 25)
- Jessica Vosk as Jersey
- Phillip Johnson Richardson as Knuck
- Kecia Lewis as Miss Liza Jane
- Chad Carstarphen as Ray
- Vanessa Ferguson as Tiny
- Jakeim Hart as Q
- Jackie Leon as Jessica
- Nyseli Vega as Millie
- Lamont Walker II as ‘Riq
- Rema Webb as Crystal
- Durrell
Further cast
Reid Clarke, Chloe Davis, Nico DeJesus, Timothy L. Edwards, David Guzman, Raechelle Manalo, Sarah Parker, Niki Saludez
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Book by Kristoffer Diaz
- Music by Alicia Keys
- Directed by Michael Greif
Awards
2024 Tony Awards
- Best Leading Actress in a Musical - Maleah Joi Moon
- Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Kecia Lewis
Nominations
- Best New Musical
- Best Leading Actress in a Musical - Maleah Joi Moon
- Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Shoshana Bean and Kecia Lewis
- Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Brandon Victor Dixon
- Best Direction of a Musical - Michael Greif
- Best Scenic Design in a Musical - Robert Brill and Peter Nigrini
- Best Sound Design of a Musical - Gareth Owen
- Best Book of a Musical - Kristoffer Diaz
- Best Choreography - Camille A. Brown
- Best Orchestration - Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone
- Bes
Reviews
Critic's review
Grounded in reality, but with anthemic melodies soaring overhead, it is easily the best new musical at the Public since Hamilton.
TheatreMania
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (3.0 Stars)
Lulu
This show is on fire
We saw a great new show last night: Hells Kitchen at The Public Theater downtown. It was the biggest collection of talent on a single stage since Hamilton opened there a hundred years ago. It was energetic, moving, engaging and loveable. The first act reveals the incredible range of vocal talent this show holds. I didn’t want it to end. The second act pulls the heartstrings and feels real and sad and loving. As we left the theater I vowed to buy tickets to see it again before it closes. It’s that remarkable. ... Read more
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