Now nominated for 13 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hell’s Kitchen is a brand new, original musical written by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz.
Set in the 1990s in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, Hell’s Kitchen is loosely based on Alicia Keys’ own teenage years. In the musical, 17-year-old Ali is searching for her place in the world, beyond the expectations of her overprotective single mother. She is lost until she meets Miss Liza Jane, a woman in her building who becomes a mentor and teaches Ali the power of music.
Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal, Dear Evan Hansen) and Choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (Once on This Island, for colored girls…) Hell’s Kitchen stars Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis, and in her Broadway debut, Maleah Joi Moon as Ali. All were Tony Award nominated for their performances in Hell’s Kitchen, with Kecia Lewis and Maleah Joi Moon winning the awards for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical respectively.
Hell’s Kitchen features new songs by Alicia Keys, along with hits including “Girl on Fire,” “Fallin’,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” “No One,” and “Empire State of Mind,” with orchestrations by Adam Blackstone and Tony Award winner Tom Kitt.
Get your tickets now to see Hell’s Kitchen at the Sam S. Shubert Theater on Broadway, just steps away from the New York City neighborhood that inspired the story!
In the Press:
“Enormously ambitious…Ali’s discovery that art is love, with or without the guy, is too rich not to reach a bigger audience, and a million more girls on fire.” – The New York Times
“‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is a sparkling story paying homage to New York, to that beautiful and heartbreaking transition between girlhood and womanhood and to the women who hold our hands through it all.” - Variety
FAQ
When is the Shubert Theatre Box Office Open?
The Sam S. Shubert Theatre box office is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 8PM, and Sunday from 12PM to 6PM.
Did Hell's Kitchen win any awards?
Hell’s Kitchen was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, the most of any musical that season. Kecia Lewis won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical and Maleah Joi Moon won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. Along with the Tony Nomination, Hell’s Kitchen has also received Best/Outstanding Musical nominations from the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Drama League Awards.
Is there a Dress Code?
There is no dress code for Hell’s Kitchen. Just like the rest of New York City itself, wear whatever makes you feel most like yourself!
What Subway stops are near the Shubert Theatre?
The closest trains are:
Times Square 42nd Street: N, Q, R, S, W, 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E
42nd Street Bryant Park: B, D, F, M
Buses Include: M20, M34, M104, M42
Is there parking nearby?
Parking is notoriously difficult in New York City, and Times Square is one of the most crowded areas. Check out Icon Parking, Spothero, and Edison Parkfast for information on nearby spots and garages, And be prepared to pay $20-$30 hourly.
Is there a Hell's Kitchen cast recording?
The Hell’s Kitchen Original Broadway Cast Recording is available on streaming, MP3, Audio CD, and Vinyl.
Where can I get Hell's Kitchen show merch?
Official merchandise for Hell’s Kitchen can be purchased at the Shubert Theater, or online at the Broadway Merchandise Shop, here!
I don't live in New York City. Can I see Hell's Kitchen l in a city near me?
Currently, Hell’s Kitchen is only playing on Broadway in New York City as it is a brand new show. Looking at previous trends of Broadway musicals, it is likely Hell’s Kitchen will embark on a tour in the 2025/2026 season.
Is There a Nearby Restaurant?
Right across the street from the Shubert Theatre are theater patron staples such as Carmine’s, Sardi’s (both on 44th between 8th and 9th Ave) or right across Shubert Alley on West 45th you’ll find Junior’s. Or you can cross 8th Avenue and head over to the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood itself and can check out Restaurant Row on 46th Street between 8th and 9th Ave along with many other places to dine!
What else should I know?
Alicia Keys and Kristoffer Diaz began working on Hell’s Kitchen in 2011. It is loosely based on Alicia Keys' life growing up in Hell’s Kitchen in the Manhattan Plaza building.
Hell’s Kitchen had its world premiere off-Broadway at The Public Theatre in New York City and ran from October 2023 to January 2024, with an official opening night on November 19, 2023.
The production starred Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Kecia Lewis and was directed by Michael Grief, with choreography by Camille A. Brown. Hell’s Kitchen featured scenic design by Robert Brill, costume design by Dede Ayite, hair and wig design by Mia Neal, sound design by Gareth Owen, projection design by Peter Nigrini, and lighting design by Natasha Katz.
On December 4, 2023, Alicia Keys announced that the entire team from the Public Theater production would be moving uptown to the Shubert Theatre on Broadway!
Who Should See Hell's Kitchen ?
Hell's Kitchen is recommended for ages 8 and up and contains some strong language and moments with mature themes. Please be advised that children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theater. Hell’s Kitchen is truly for anyone - for fans of theater, pop, R&B, for lovers of New York, and especially for anyone with a dream.
