A stunning behind-the-scenes look into Alicia Keys’ s hit Broadway musical, Hell’ s Kitchen, featuring never-before-seen photographs, exclusive interviews, and insights from Keys herself.
Hell’ s Kitchen debuted on Broadway in 2024— and the show has been electrifying audiences ever since. With plenty of awards attention, the musical has drawn sold-out crowds to the Shubert Theatre for Alicia Keys’ s coming-of-age tale that shows us where dreams begin. Based on Keys’ s own experiences of growing up in New York City's Hell’ s Kitchen neighborhood in the 1990s, the show follows Ali, a headstrong teen searching for her independence, her voice, and her place in the world. Stifled by an overprotective mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart to the power of music.
Featuring many of Keys’ s greatest R&B hits, along with songs created especially for the musical, the story is an inspiring mother-daughter tale about finding yourself and your purpose, and the community that lifts you.
The Hell’ s Kitchen book shares an intimate look inside the show’ s creation, from the first spark of an idea through the musical’ s thirteen-year journey to Broadway, where it continues to thrill audiences today. The book includes exclusive interviews with key cast and creative team members; first-person notes from Keys on her original songs; stunning stage photography and behind-the-scenes images; insights into costume creation, set design, choreography, and casting; and much more. This beautiful tribute answers every burning question a fan of the musical may have. Ultimately, it’ s a triumphant celebration of Alicia Keys and New York City.
