Alicia Keys is a diva in double denim as she and Maleah Joi Moon rock ab-baring looks for opening night of Hell’s Kitchen musical on Broadway
The Alicia Keys musical Hell’s Kitchen wrapped its multiple Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater in mid-January.
Now, the announced show and its main cast are back to reprise their roles, including Maleah Joi Moon as the Keys-inspired character Ali, for its opening night on Broadway at the Shubert Theater on Saturday, April 20.
Before the curtain was officially raised, the leading actress and production mastermind were among the stars who struck a few poses on the red carpet.
Moon, who marks her Broadway debut with this new version of Hell’s Kitchen, stepped out in a light blue denim ensemble that came complete with floral patterned pants and a matching crop top that showed off her toned midriff.
The actress and singer, 21, also added a third piece to the ensemble: a matching long denim jacket that reached her knees.
Alicia Keys, 43, and Maleah Joi Moon, 21, shared the spotlight ahead of the Hell’s Kitchen musical Broadway debut on Saturday, April 20 at the Shubert Theater
To complete her look, the Mystic Christmas Star donned a pair of rustic brown open-toe heels as she styled her shoulder-length raven braids long with plenty of her natural curls and several braids at the top of her head.
Keys, 43, opted for a dark blue denim outfit consisting of flared trousers and a cropped jacket that showed off her midriff.
She also wore a pair of black pointed pumps.
Keys also posed with some of her immediate family, including husband Swizz Beatz, 45, and two of his three children: Kasseem Dean, Jr., Prince Nasir Dean, from previous relationships, as well as her mother Terria Joseph, 73, music mogul Clive Davis, 92.
Ahead of its grand opening on Broadway, the singer-songwriter said the production has been a passion project because the story is so close to her heart.
“Good things take time and I spent thirteen years dreaming, developing and finding inspiration for a musical based on my experiences growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, New York,” Keys said in a statement. Deadline.
“I’m honored to be a part of this Broadway season with so much incredible talent and amazing stories. “I grew up with musical theater and have so many memories of being on line at TKTS to see shows like Miss Saigon and Rent,” in a reference to the booth that sells same-day tickets and next-day matinee tickets for up to 50% off out.
She 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 features a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and music and lyrics by Keys.
Moon, who plays the lead role of Ali, went for a light denim ensemble with different designs and gold sandals
Like Moon, Keys chose to show off her toned midriff, but in a dark blue denim ensemble
The show is inspired by the 16-time Grammy winner’s life in Hell’s Kitchen
Keys and Moon also took part 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 husband Swizz Beatz and two of his three children Kasseem Dean, Jr., Prince Nasir Dean from previous relationships
The musician proudly posed with her stepchildren, the couple also share their children Egypt Daoud and Genesis Ali
The coming-of-age story follows 17-year-old Ali (Moon) who grows up in the title neighborhood with her mother in a cramped apartment near Times Square. All Ali wants to do is live her NYC dream, but her mother is too afraid that her daughter will repeat many of her own mistakes in 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.
The musical is loosely based on Keys’ own story of growing up in the famed part of Manhattan and features many beloved songs from the 16-time Grammy winner’s catalog, such as 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.
In addition to her better-known songs from her critically acclaimed career, the show will also feature some new original songs Poster.
Music mogul Clive Davis joined Keys and her family on the red carpet
Davis, 92, looked handsome in a black pinstripe suit for his night out on Broadway
Key’s mother Terria Joseph also got to enjoy the proud moment
The musical is inspired by the time Joseph, 73, and her daughter lived in Hell’s Kitchen in the 1990s
Keys bowed during the curtain call after the opening night of Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway at the Shubert Theater with the cast and family members behind her
The singer-songwriter, who began developing the musical in 2011, thanked the audience for the opening night on Broadway
Keys received some flowers during the curtain call portion of the evening
The grateful woman gave her husband of more than 13 years a kiss after he received flowers
In addition to 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, music direction by Adam Blackstone, orchestrations by Tom Kitt and Blackstone, arrangements by Keys and Blackstone, music consultation by Kitt and music 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, through to her Christmas-themed Santa Baby (2022). ).
In total, the pop star has sold more than 65 million records and more than 5 billion streams, while amassing a repertoire of hits and achievements, including 16 Grammy Awards.