| Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN Announces $1,000,000 Donation to KEEP A CHILD ALIVE | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 12:15 pm EDT 10/21/24 | |
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| BROADWAY'S HELL'S KITCHEN ANNOUNCES $1,000,000 DONATION TO KEEP A CHILD ALIVE THROUGH LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP NOW PLAYING At Broadway's Shubert Theatre $1 FROM EVERY TICKET SALE DONATED STARRING SHOSHANA BEAN, BRANDON VICTOR DIXON, KECIA LEWIS, CHRIS LEE AND INTRODUCING MALEAH JOI MOON Music & Lyrics by Grammy winner ALICIA KEYS Book by Pulitzer Prize finalist KRISTOFFER DIAZ Music Supervision by Emmy & Grammy winner ADAM BLACKSTONE Choreography by Tony Award nominee CAMILLE A. BROWN Directed by Tony Award nominee MICHAEL GREIF (New York, NY) – AKW Productions is thrilled to announce that through the ongoing partnership between Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN and the Alicia Keys co-founded organization KEEP A CHILD ALIVE (KCA), through which a $1 donation is made for every ticket sold, a landmark donation has been made of $1,000,000 to date. At last night's performance of HELL'S KITCHEN at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street), Keys joined the company on-stage, alongside Antonio Ruiz-Giménez (KCA Executive Chairman and CEO) to celebrate this milestone and the impact of the partnership thus far. Photos and b-roll footage from the evening are available here. Through the donation program, along with generous matching donations, this initial donation from HELL'S KITCHEN will allow KCA to reach 18,250 children and make a profound impact in various areas: •Feed 236 children for a year in Eswatini. •Provide 2,430 children in Rwanda with HIV healthcare. •Provide 1,430 children in Tanzania with education. •Provide 100 rural vulnerable high school girls in Malawi with school and uniforms. •Support 167 children with disabilities in South Africa. •Rescue 4,746 children in South Africa, who have experienced rape and sexual abuse. •Provide 3,097 premature babies in Tanzania with life-saving care and holistic treatment. •Provide 5,661 children living with HIV/ AIDS, with HIV healthcare, ration relief and education in the slums of Pune, India. •Empower 383 orphaned youth in Kenya, Zimbabwe and Eswatini, giving them the tools they need to have housing, food, education, healthcare and more to get them out of poverty. The partnership does not stop with this initial donation but remains ongoing throughout the run of the show. The contributions made to KCA thus far are made possible because audiences continue to come out to see HELL'S KITCHEN. As Keys shared in her remarks, "And that's just a small part, of what you being here tonight means. This is the impact that you are making. This is just the beginning! We are not slowing up—this is the power of this show, this is the purpose of remembering where dreams begin. And I just want to thank you for being a part of this moment. Keep giving, keep loving, keep coming!" More information about Keep a Child Alive (KCA) is available at www.keepachildalive.org . HELL'S KITCHEN is currently in performances and opens officially Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street.). Tickets for Hell's Kitchenare available at HellsKitchen.com and Telecharge.com. Ticket prices range from $59-199. Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you've never felt before – HELL'S KITCHEN, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose songs and experiences growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, HELL'S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It's about finding yourself, your purpose, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. The "powerhouse cast" (Variety) is led by Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis, Chris Lee, and Maleah Joi Moon. HELL'S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz – and the music of Keys, featuring new songs and her greatest hits. It features Chad Carstarphen, Reid Clarke, Chloe Davis, Nico DeJesus, Timothy L. Edwards, Desmond Sean Ellington, Badia Farha, Vanessa Ferguson, Gianna Harris, Jakeim Hart, Takia Hopson, Eliazar Jimenez, Jackie Leon, Raechelle Manalo, Jade Milan, Onyxx Noel, Susan Oliveras, Sarah Parker, Aaron Nicholas Patterson, William Roberson, Niki Saludez, Nyseli Vega, Donna Vivino, Lamont Walker II, Rema Webb, and Oscar Whitney Jr. HELL'S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz – and the music of Keys, featuring new songs and her greatest hits. The creative team for HELL'S KITCHEN includes, Robert Brill (Scenic Design), Dede Ayite (Costume Design), Natasha Katz (Lighting Design), Gareth Owen (Sound Design), Peter Nigrini (Projection Design), Mia Neal (Hair and Wig Design), Michael Clifton (Makeup Design), Heidi Griffiths and Kate Murray (Casting), Danny Maly (Production Stage Manager), and Foresight Theatrical (General Management). The music team of HELL'S KITCHEN includes orchestrations by Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone, arrangements by Alicia Keys and Adam Blackstone, music consulting by Tom Kitt and music direction by Lily Ling. HELL'S KITCHEN made its world premiere October 24, 2023 running until January 14, 2024, including a five-week extension—at The Public Theater this past fall. HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway is produced by AKW Productions; co-producers are Roc Nation, DML Productions, Mandy Hackett, Julie Yorn, The Jacobs Family, The Sunshine Group, Front Row Productions, Sharpton Swindal Productions, The Jaime Family, John Gore Organization, Terria Joseph, Andy Nahas, James L. Nederlander, Candy Spelling, Clara Wu Tsai, universal Music Publishing, independent Presenters Network, Della Pietra Spark Theatricals, Score 3 Partners and The Public Theater. Aaron Lustbader serves as Executive Producer. The performance schedule for HELL'S KITCHEN is: Monday through Saturday at 8PM, with matinees on Saturday at 2PM. Beginning Tuesday, April 23, the performance schedule is: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7PM, Wednesday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 8PM, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2PM, and Sunday at 3PM. KEEP A CHILD ALIVE OUR MISSION: CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE CHILD AT A TIME. Keep a Child Alive (KCA) is a global movement born out of a commitment to support children facing the most challenging circumstances. Co-founded in 2003 by Alicia Keys, KCA has been a beacon of hope for over two decades, providing vital assistance and hope to children and families in need. Since our inception, we have changed the lives of 9 million children and their families, supported 41 community partners in 28 countries, and raised $86.6 million. We want every child to have the opportunity to become all they can, regardless of where they start in life, and we will stand with them to make that a reality. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved at www.keepachildalive.org HellsKitchen.com @HellsKitchenBway |
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