At a Glance
- Alicia Keys’ Tony-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen will close at the Shubert Theatre on February 22, 2025, after nearly 800 performances
- The show has grossed over $100 million and raised $1.5 million for charity
- Original star Brandon Victor Dixon returns January 27 for the final weeks
- Why it matters: Fans have weeks left to see the Grammy-laden production before it launches global tours
Alicia Keys’ Broadway phenomenon Hell’s Kitchen is entering its final act. The musical, which opened in April 2024, will end its New York run on February 22, 2025, after nearly two years and almost 800 performances at the Shubert Theatre.
Final Casting and Creative Team
Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will reprise his role as Davis beginning January 27, staying through the finale. The production, directed by Michael Greif, features a book by Pulitzer finalist Kristoffer Diaz and choreography by Camille A. Brown.
The current cast includes Amanda Reid, Kelsee Kimmel, four-time Grammy winner Yolanda Adams, three-time Grammy winner NE-YO, and Lamont Walker II. They are joined by a 30-member ensemble.
Box Office and Awards Impact
Since opening, the show has:
- Grossed over $100 million on Broadway
- Raised more than $1.5 million for charity with TodayTix Group
- Drawn presidents, Supreme Court justices, athletes, and global superstars
- Won two Tony Awards from 13 nominations-both for performance
Lead actress Maleah Joi Moon and supporting actress Kecia Lewis took home the honors. Keys herself earned her 17th Grammy for the cast recording.
Story and Score
Inspired by Keys’ upbringing in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, the musical follows Ali, a 17-year-old discovering her voice through music, mentorship, and community. The score blends her greatest hits-“If I Ain’t Got You,” “Fallin’,” “You Don’t Know My Name,” “No One,” “Teenage Love Affair,” and “Empire State of Mind”-with new songs written for the stage.
Keys made her Broadway performance debut in September, launching a series of post-show encore concerts.
Future Life Beyond Broadway
While the curtain falls in New York, Hell’s Kitchen will tour nationally for multiple years and open international productions in:
- South Korea
- Germany
- Australia
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | Off-Broadway premiere at The Public Theater |
| April 2024 | Broadway opening at the Shubert Theatre |
| September 2024 | Keys’ first Broadway concert |
| January 27, 2025 | Dixon returns to cast |
| February 22, 2025 | Final performance |
Tickets for the remaining shows are on sale now.
