The highly praised Off-Broadway cast of the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” is set to make its Broadway debut. The announcement, made by producer AKW Productions, revealed the cast that will grace the Broadway staging.
The story is inspired by Keys’ life but not strictly biographical and written by Kristoffer Diaz. 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 cast of the off-Broadway production will reprise their roles for Hell’s Kitchen Broadway run. Leading the cast will be newcomer Maleah Joi Moon in the central role of Ali, with Tony-nominated actors Shoshana Bean as Jersey and Brandon Victor Dixon as Davis. Rounding out the principal company will be Chris Lee as Knuck and Kecia Lewis as Miss Liza Jane.
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The casting choice was unveiled ahead of the upcoming previews starting on March 28 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, with the official opening night scheduled for April 20.
Directed by Michael Greif, with choreography by Camille A. Brown, “Hell’s Kitchen” is a musical creation by Alicia Keys, offering a vibrant and rhythmic narrative set in the heart of the city. The musical, which premiered to a sold-out engagement at The Public Theater last fall, promises an immersive experience, with additional casting details to be disclosed at a later date.
The creative team behind “Hell’s Kitchen” includes Robert Brill for scenic design, Dede Ayite for costume design, Natasha Katz for lighting design, Gareth Owen for sound design, Peter Nigrini for projection design, Mia Neal for hair and wig design, and Michael Clifton for makeup design. Orchestrations are handled by Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone, with arrangements by Alicia Keys and Blackstone, and Lily Lang as the music director.