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
Why see Hells Kitchen?
The Diary of Alicia Keys? Almost!
Nominated for 13 2024 Tony Awards!
This all-new inspirational musical is now heading across 30 states on a brand-new North American tour, beginning performances in fall 2025. Created by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and scored by Alicia Keys, Hells Kitchen is largely drawn from the award-winning singer's story, based on Keys' 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 Broadway premiere in 2024, don't miss this chance to catch Hell's Kitchen as it takes the concrete jungle mobile!
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval
Dates
Jun 23 - 28, 2026
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Desmond Sean Ellington as Davis
- JonAvery Worrell as Knuck
- Maya Drake as Ali
- Kennedy Caughell as Jersey
- Roz White as Miss Liza Jane
Further cast
Stemarciae Bain, Miya Bass, Jaylen T. Bryant, Rashada Dawan, Sherée Marcelle Dunwell, ’Zaiah Ellis, Mae-Lynn Flores, Marques Furr, Destini Hendricks, Jeffrey May Hyche, Alfred Jackson, GiGi Lewis, Christopher Miller, Usman Ali Mughal, Chikezie Nwankwo, Sangeetha "Sang" Santhebennur, Marley Soleil, Beda Spindola, Asten Stewart, Teetee, Sydney Townsend, Timothy Wilson, and Ethan Zundell.
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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