Kristoffer Diaz
Latest News on Kristoffer Diaz:
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season (Mar 19, 2025)
THE NOTEBOOK, HADESTOWN & More Come To The Fabulous Fox for the 2025-26 Season (Mar 13, 2025)
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd (Mar 11, 2025)
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season (Mar 19, 2025)
THE NOTEBOOK, HADESTOWN & More Come To The Fabulous Fox for the 2025-26 Season (Mar 13, 2025)
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd (Mar 11, 2025)
BIO
Kristoffer Diaz is a playwright and educator living and working in Brooklyn. Full-length titles include The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Welcome to Arroyo's, The Upstairs Concierge, and The Unfortunates. Awards: 2011 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award; finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama; winner, 2011 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play; winner, 2011 OBIE Award, Best New American Play; and the inaugural Gail Merrifield Papp Fellowship from The Public Theater (2011). He is a recipient of the Jerome Fellowship, the Future Aesthetics Artist Regrant and the Van Lier Fellowship (New Dramatists). Kristoffer holds a BA from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, an MFA from NYU's Department of Dramatic Writing, and an MFA from Brooklyn College's Performing Arts Management program.
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Director Michael Greif, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chris Lee, Kecia Lewis, Shoshana Bean, Composer/Producer Alicia Keys, Maleah Joi Moon, Choreographer Camille A. Brown, Book Writer Kristoffer Diaz and Musical Supervisor Adam Blackstone
Date:
03/06/2024
From: Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway
Musical Supervisor Adam Blackstone, Choreographer Camille A. Brown and Director Michael Greif, Book Writer Kristoffer Diaz, Composer/Producer Alicia Keys and NY Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist/Moderator Salamishah Tillet
Date:
03/06/2024
From: Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway
Director Michael Greif, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chris Lee, Kecia Lewis, Shoshana Bean, Composer/Producer Alicia Keys, Maleah Joi Moon, Choreographer Camille A. Brown, Book Writer Kristoffer Diaz and Musical Supervisor Adam Blackstone
Date:
03/06/2024
From: Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway
Productions
Writing
Book
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical
Kristoffer Diaz, Hell's Kitchen
winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Best New American Play
Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity
winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Play
Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Pulitzer Prize - 2010 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Pulitzer Prize - 2010 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance
Videos
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-11 16:47:03
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-05 15:38:00
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-19 13:38:12
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:05:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-01 10:05:45
Video: Shoshana Bean Sings 'Pawn It All' from HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-15 16:13:08
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Authors Of Forever' From HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
by Stephi Wild - 2024-06-14 06:41:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-31 05:39:24
Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-12 14:28:51
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of Alicia Keys' New Musical, HELL'S KITCHEN
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-11-21 13:53:25
Video: Watch Alicia Keys Talk HELL'S KITCHEN on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-12 11:22:58
Video: Shoshana Bean and Brandon Victor Dixon Perform 'Not Even The King' From Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-24 07:07:53
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-07 09:16:54
Video: Alicia Keys Teases New Musical HELL'S KITCHEN on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2023-06-07 11:07:57
Photos & Video: First Look at THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY at ZACH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-10-04 14:27:19
VIDEO: First Look At HERCULES Starring Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, James Monroe Iglehart And More!
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-06 15:54:42
MEGA STAGE TUBE: George Takei, Kristoffer Diaz, Randi Zuckerberg and More in TEDxBroadway 2013
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-01 17:52:00
News
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret have announced the 2025/26 subscription season and added attractions. The subscription season kicks off with Shucked. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret have announced the 2025/26 subscription season and added attractions. The subscription season kicks off with Shucked. Learn more here!
THE NOTEBOOK, HADESTOWN & More Come To The Fabulous Fox for the 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
The Fabulous Fox has unveiled its 2025-2026 Broadway season, featuring the Tony Award winning production of LIFE OF PI, a love story for the ages in THE NOTEBOOK, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
The Fabulous Fox has unveiled its 2025-2026 Broadway season, featuring the Tony Award winning production of LIFE OF PI, a love story for the ages in THE NOTEBOOK, and more.
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025
Tonight March 11, R&B star Durrell Babbs, also known as 'Tank,' will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen as David. Ahead of his debut, the performer sat down with Sherri Shepherd to discuss his decision to join the show. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025
Tonight March 11, R&B star Durrell Babbs, also known as 'Tank,' will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen as David. Ahead of his debut, the performer sat down with Sherri Shepherd to discuss his decision to join the show. Watch the interview now!
Video: Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Take His Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025
Brandon Victor Dixon took his final bow in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, March 9. Dixon received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as “Davis” in the hit Alicia Keys musical. Watch a video of him taking his final bow in the production!
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025
Brandon Victor Dixon took his final bow in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, March 9. Dixon received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as “Davis” in the hit Alicia Keys musical. Watch a video of him taking his final bow in the production!
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
The 2025-26 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, set for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the full season and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
The 2025-26 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, set for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the full season and find out how to get tickets here!
Durrell 'Tank' Babbs to Join HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Davis'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Nine-time Grammy Award nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs will join the company of HELL’S KITCHEN as “Davis” for 13-weeks only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Nine-time Grammy Award nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs will join the company of HELL’S KITCHEN as “Davis” for 13-weeks only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HELL'S KITCHEN Is Coming To Chicago This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The 13-time Tony Award nominated Broadway sensation, HELL'S KITCHEN, is set to bring the heat to the Windy City when it arrives for a limited three-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) from November 11 to November 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The 13-time Tony Award nominated Broadway sensation, HELL'S KITCHEN, is set to bring the heat to the Windy City when it arrives for a limited three-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) from November 11 to November 30.
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series has announced its 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series has announced its 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, and more.
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced titles for its 2025-26 Broadway season. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, Water for Elephants and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced titles for its 2025-26 Broadway season. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, Water for Elephants and more.
2025 Richard Rodgers Awards Recipients Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
The American Academy of Arts and Letters has revealed the three recipients of its 2025 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater. Learn more about the recipients here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
The American Academy of Arts and Letters has revealed the three recipients of its 2025 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater. Learn more about the recipients here!
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
HELL'S KITCHEN, SUFFS And More Announced for Broadway In Detroit 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
Broadway in Detroit has announced its 2025-26 subscription season with seven shows coming to Detroit. Kicking off the season is the 30th anniversary production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fisher Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
Broadway in Detroit has announced its 2025-26 subscription season with seven shows coming to Detroit. Kicking off the season is the 30th anniversary production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fisher Theatre.
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK And More Announced For Broadway In Cincinnati's 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025
First Financial Bank Broadway in Cincinnati will present a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows starting with screen-to-stage success Back To The Future: The Musical, the revolutionary 2016 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Hamilton, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025
First Financial Bank Broadway in Cincinnati will present a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows starting with screen-to-stage success Back To The Future: The Musical, the revolutionary 2016 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Hamilton, and more.
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
All new production photos have been released from the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, which now features Jessica Vosk. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
All new production photos have been released from the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, which now features Jessica Vosk. Check out the photos here!
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL'S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
Go behind the scenes at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with the cast of Hell's Kitchen. Watch the cast perform in the rain as they discuss their memories from previous parades in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
Go behind the scenes at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with the cast of Hell's Kitchen. Watch the cast perform in the rain as they discuss their memories from previous parades in the video here!
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2024
Alicia Keys is looking back at the education and educators that have led to her massive success. The Hell's Kitchen writer recently visited her old performing arts school, also reuniting with a former teacher who has been integral to her journey. Watch the video now!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2024
Alicia Keys is looking back at the education and educators that have led to her massive success. The Hell's Kitchen writer recently visited her old performing arts school, also reuniting with a former teacher who has been integral to her journey. Watch the video now!
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024
Kecia Lewis was recognized as one of The Root's most influential Black Americans. She performed 'Perfect Way To Die' from Hell's Kitchen. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024
Kecia Lewis was recognized as one of The Root's most influential Black Americans. She performed 'Perfect Way To Die' from Hell's Kitchen. Check out the video here!
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024
Watch Shoshana Bean, who plays her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, December 1, and castmate Jakeim Hart cover Alicia Keys' 'Lesson Learned' in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024
Watch Shoshana Bean, who plays her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, December 1, and castmate Jakeim Hart cover Alicia Keys' 'Lesson Learned' in the video here!
HELL'S KITCHEN to Launch Multi-Year North American Tour in Fall 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024
HELL’S KITCHEN will launch a second company in North America with a multi-year tour in 2025. Learn more about the tour route and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024
HELL’S KITCHEN will launch a second company in North America with a multi-year tour in 2025. Learn more about the tour route and see how to purchase tickets!
Kelsee Kimmel to Join Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN as Standby for 'Jersey'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024
Kelsee Kimmel (SIX) will make her return to Broadway as the Standby for the role of “Jersey” in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024
Kelsee Kimmel (SIX) will make her return to Broadway as the Standby for the role of “Jersey” in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Kristoffer Diaz written?
Kristoffer Diaz has written 2 shows including The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Playwright), Hell's Kitchen (Book).
What awards has Kristoffer Diaz been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Elaborate Entrance.
What awards has Kristoffer Diaz won?
Kristoffer Diaz has won the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. He also received the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.
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