Alicia Keys’ musical Hell’s Kitchen concluded its Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater in mid-January.
Now the announced show and main cast are back to reprise their roles, including Maleah Joi Moon as Ali, the Keys-inspired character, for opening night on Broadway at the Shubert Theater on Saturday, April 20.
Before the curtain officially rose, the leading lady and the brains behind the production were among the stars who struck some poses on the red carpet.
Moon, who marks her Broadway debut with this revival of Hell’s Kitchen, stepped out in a light blue denim ensemble complete with floral-patterned pants and a matching crop top that helped highlight her toned midriff.
The actress and singer, 21, also added a third piece to the outfit: a matching long denim jacket that reached her knees.
Alicia Keys, 43, and Maleah Joi Moon, 21, shared the spotlight ahead of the Broadway debut of the musical Hell’s Kitchen on Saturday, April 20 at the Shubert Theatre.
To complete her look, the Mystic Christmas star slipped on a pair of rustic brown open-toed heels, while styling her shoulder-length raven tresses with plenty of her natural curls and several braids on top of her head.
Keys, 43, opted for a dark blue denim ensemble that consisted of flared pants and a cropped jacket that showed off her midriff.
She also donned a pair of black pointed-toe pumps.
Keys would also pose with some members of her immediate family, including her husband Swizz Beatz, 45, and two of her three children: Kasseem Dean, Jr., Prince Nasir Dean, from previous relationships, as well as her mother Terria Joseph, 73 years old, music. tycoon Clive Davis, 92 years old.
Ahead of the grand opening on Broadway, the singer-songwriter shared how the production has been a passion project, since its story is so close to her heart.
“Good things take time and for 13 years I have been dreaming, developing and finding inspiration for a musical based on my experience growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, New York,” Keys said in a statement to Deadline.
‘I am honored to be a part of this Broadway season with so much incredible talent and great stories. I grew up with musical theater and have many memories of waiting in line at TKTS to see shows like Miss Saigon and Rent’, referring to the stall that sells same-day tickets and next-day tickets for up to 50% off. off.
He added: “To me, Hell’s Kitchen is also a New York story about finding your dreams, and to me, this musical coming to Broadway is the embodiment of that idea.”
Directed by Michael Greif, the Broadway transfer of Hell’s Kitchen includes a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and music and lyrics by Keys.
Moon, who plays the lead role of Ali, opted for a light denim ensemble with various designs and gold sandals.
Like Moon, Keys opted to show off her toned midriff but in a dark blue denim ensemble.
The show was inspired by the 16-time Grammy winner’s life in Hell’s Kitchen.
Keys and Moon also participated in a group photo that included Reid Clarke, Chris De’Sean Lee, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Michael Greif and Kristoffer Diaz.
Keys had the support of her family for the show’s Broadway debut, including her husband Swizz Beatz and two of her three sons, Kasseem Dean, Jr., Prince Nasir Dean from previous relationships.
The musician posed proudly with her stepchildren, the couple also shares children Egypt Daoud and Genesis Ali.
The coming-of-age story follows 17-year-old Ali (Moon) who grows up in the titular neighborhood with her mother in a cramped apartment near Times Square. All Ali wants to do is live her New York dream, but her mother is too afraid that her daughter will repeat many of her own mistakes from the 1990s.
Ali feels trapped, until the sound of a neighbor playing the piano opens the door to an unexpected friendship and a radically different future.
Loosely based on Keys’ own story about her childhood in the famous section of Manhattan, the musical features many beloved songs from the 16-time Grammy winner’s catalog, including You Don’t Know My Name, Fallin’, If I Ain’t Got You. , No One, Teenage Love Affair and, of course, Empire State of Mind, among others.
Along with his most familiar songs from his acclaimed career, the show will also include some new original songs, according to Program.
Music mogul Clive Davis joined Keys and her family on the red carpet.
Davis, 92, looked handsome in a black striped suit for his night out on Broadway.
Key’s mother, Terria Joseph, also enjoyed the proud moment.
The musical was inspired by the time Joseph, 73, and his daughter lived in Hell’s Kitchen in the 1990s.
Along with Moon, the cast also includes Shoshana Bean (Jersey), Brandon Victor Dixon (Davis), Kecia Lewis (Miss Liza Jane) and Chris Lee (Knuck).
The musical features Tony nominee Camille A. Brown as choreographer, musical supervision by Adam Blackstone, orchestrations by Tom Kitt and Blackstone, arrangements by Keys and Blackstone, musical consulting by Kitt, and musical direction by Lily Lang.
During her illustrious career, Keys has released nine studio albums, starting with the hit Songs In A Minor (2001), which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, to her Christmas song, Santa Baby ( 2022). ).
In total, the pop star has sold more than 65 million records, more than 5 billion streams, while building a repertoire of hits and achievements, including 16 Grammy Awards.