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!
This all-new inspirational musical kicks off the Mirvish 2026/27 Season!
Created by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and scored by Alicia Keys. Largely drawn from the award-winning singer's own story, Hell's 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 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
Kicking of the Mirvish's 2026/27 Season!
US Dollars
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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
Jet Jetter
Incredible Sound!
Overall, it was a great experience. Talented artists delivering powerful show stopping numbers back-to-back! Maya Drake NAILED Ali for opening night in St. Louis! Certainly, a girl on FIRE!!! ... Read more
Angela
This is a must see
It was a magical journey from start to finish. The cast and story line were phenomenal. The show is as beautiful as Ms. Alicia Keys. Im glad I got off of procrastinating to get out and see it. We'll done!!!! ... Read more
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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