The musical is set in Manhattan Plaza, the Hell's Kitchen apartment building where Keys was raised.
Musical Composition
Hell's Kitchen is a jukebox musical that features the music and lyrics of Alicia Keys, centered around a plot that is somewhat autobiographical, reflecting her own experiences growing up in Manhattan during the 1990s.
The musical features both well-known songs by Alicia Keys and new music written specifically for the production.
Hell's Kitchen was orchestrated by Adam Blackstone and Tom Kitt, with arrangements by Blackstone and Alicia Keys.
Alicia Keys performed the song 'Kaleidoscope' from the musical on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 22, 2024.
Production Facts
The musical debuted Off-Broadway at The Public Theater in October 2023 before moving to Broadway's Shubert Theatre on April 20, 2024.
The original cast recording of Hell's Kitchen was released on June 7, 2024, following its Broadway debut.
The musical was nominated for 13 Tony Awards at the 77th Tony Awards ceremony, winning Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical and Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical.
The show was directed by Michael Greif and featured choreography by Camille A. Brown.
The Broadway transfer of Hell's Kitchen officially opened on April 20, 2024.