The musical received a total of 13 Tony nominations.
The show is currently on a multi-year national tour and will roll out international productions in South Korea, Germany, and Australia after leaving New York.
Directed by Michael Greif, with choreography by Camille A. Brown, the production, created and inspired by Keys’ musical upbringing in New York City, featured a book by Kristoffer Diaz, and new music as well as Keys’ greatest hits.
Alongside Ne-Yo, the current cast includes Amanda Reid, Kelsee Kimmel, Yolanda Adams, and Lamont Walker II. Original company member and Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will return as Davis (now played by Ne-Yo) starting Jan. 27 and remain for the rest of the run.
The musical found rapid Tony-winning success through its coming-of-age story of Ali, based on Keys and originally portrayed by Maleah Joi, who earned a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical in her Broadway debut.
Kecia Lewis captured the show’s second Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Hell’s Kitchen earned a total of 13 nominations, including Best Musical.
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Source: Black Enterprise
