| Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN Original Cast Members Set Departure Dates | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 03:25 pm EST 02/15/25 | |
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| Final Weeks to See Original Broadway Cast Members in HELL'S KITCHEN Tony Nominee & Grammy Winner BRANDON VICTOR DIXON To Play Final Performance on Sunday, March 9 Tony & Grammy Winner MALEAH JOI MOON To Play Final Performance on Sunday, March 30 Brandon Victor Dixon and Maleah Joi Moon in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway / Jade Milan ("Ali" from April 1 – May 25) 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 GRAMMY AWARD WINNER for BEST MUSICAL THEATRE ALBUM 2025 Now Playing At Broadway's Shubert Theatre (New York, NY) Broadway's Grammy Award-winning HELL'S KITCHEN announces today that Original Broadway Cast members Tony Award and Grammy Award winner Maleah Joi Moon and Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Brandon Victor Dixon will depart the company next month. Brandon Victor Dixon, who originated and received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as "Davis" will play his final performance on Sunday, March 9. His replacement will be announced at a later date. Maleah Joi Moon, who originated and received a Tony Award for their performance as "Ali," will play their final performance on Sunday, March 30. Current "Ali" understudy, Jade Milan, will assume the role through May 25, 2025, with Gianna Harris serving as the "Ali" alternate. Additional casting for "Ali" will be announced at a later date. The current "powerhouse cast" (Variety) is led by Jessica Vosk, Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, Tony Award® winner Kecia Lewis, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Tony Award® winner Maleah Joi Moon. HELL'S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by four-time Tony Award® nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz – and the music of Alicia 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, Gabriel Hyman, Lindsey Jolyn Jackson, Eliazar Jimenez, Kelsee Kimmel, Jackie Leon, Raechelle Manalo, Jade Milan, Onyxx Noel, Susan Oliveras, Sarah Parker, Eric Parra, Aaron Nicholas Patterson, Amanda Reid, William Roberson, Niki Saludez, Nyseli Vega, Lamont Walker II, Rema Webb and Oscar Whitney Jr. 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 17-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 creative team for HELL'S KITCHEN includes, Tony Award® nominee Robert Brill (Scenic Design), Tony Award® winner Dede Ayite (Costume Design), Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz (Lighting Design), Tony Award® winner Gareth Owen (Sound Design), Tony Award® nominee 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 began performances on Thursday, March 28, 2024 and opened on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street.). 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 lottery tickets are available through a digital lottery the day before the performance at rush.telecharge.com. The digital lottery opens at rush.telecharge.com at 12am (ET) one day before the performance with winners announced that same morning at 10am (ET), with a second announcement of additional winners that afternoon at 3pm (ET). Winners may purchase up to two tickets at $39 each (inclusive of $5 service fee), subject to availability. Seats may be partial view. A limited number of in-person HELL'S KITCHEN rush tickets will be available on the day of each performance for $39 per ticket when the Shubert Theatre box office opens. Maximum of two tickets per person, subject to availability. Seats may be partial view. The box office opens Monday through Saturday at 10am (ET) and Sunday at 12pm (ET). Tickets for HELL'S KITCHEN are available at HellsKitchen.com and Telecharge.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Shubert Theatre box office. HELL'S KITCHEN offers translations through GalaPro and I-Caption for the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, French and Mandarin. HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway is produced by AKW Productions. Aaron Lustbader serves as Executive Producer. 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, Grove Entertainment, Independent Presenters Network, Della Pietra Spark Theatricals and Score 3 Partners serve as co-producers. The performance schedule for HELL'S KITCHEN 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. HellsKitchen.com @HellsKitchenBway BIOS BRANDON VICTOR DIXON (Davis) is a Grammy Award winner who has also been nominated for an Emmy, and 3 Tony Awards. He has produced multiple works including the Tony Award winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Neil Patrick Harris and Tribeca film selection, the political thriller, 88 (Now available on all streaming platforms.) A Presidential Scholar Semi-finalist, Brandon studied at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting in Oxford, and is a graduate of Columbia University. Broadway: Hamilton, Shuffle Along (Tony nom.), The Color Purple (Tony nom.), Motown The Musical (Grammy nom.), Kander and Ebb's Chicago; The Scottsboro Boys (Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Audelco noms.), Hell's Kitchen (Grammy Award & Tony nom). TV: NBC's "The Best Man," Judas in NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Emmy nom. & Grammy nom.) Terry Silver on the Starz hit drama "Power ," Netflix's "She's Gotta Have it," Amazon's Modern Love, ABC's "The Good Wife," NBC's "This Is Us," Disney's "Firebuds," Peacock's "The Best Man." FILM: 88 (Starz, Hulu, Apple). MALEAH JOI MOON (Ali) is a Tony award winner for Lead in a Musical for their work as "Ali" in Alicia Keys' critically acclaimed musical, HELL'S KITCHEN opposite Shoshana Bean. Prior to transferring from The Public, Maleah was slated as an exciting new face that showcased their range and vocal ability in 2022's ABC/DISNEY DISCOVERY SHOWCASE. On the TV/Film front, Maleah has varied interests but approaches her work with a very unique nuanced and grounded style. Other awards: 2025 Grammy Award Winner for Best Musical Theater Album, 2024 Drama Desk Winner for Outstanding Lead and 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards Nominee for Lead Performer. Moon is repped by Buchwald Talent Agency, Authentic Talent & Literary Management, Strig Artist Management, and Jill Fritzo PR. JADE MILAN has been with Hell's Kitchen since its inception and is grateful to Alicia Keys and the creative team for this incredible opportunity. Jade is a veteran of Disney's The Lion King on Broadway and in Las Vegas and was a contestant on Fox's "The Four". Jade is an alumnus of the Baltimore School of the Arts and is managed by Jed Abrahams at The Rosenzweig Group NY. GIANNA HARRIS (she/they) has been with the Hell's Kitchen company since the run at the Public Theater, previously understudying the roles of Ali, Tiny, and Jessica. She also performs jazz shows throughout the city. Previously, she understudied the role of Tomika in School of Rock The Musical on Broadway before taking over the role in the First National Tour. Off-Broadway, she was in the original company of The Perfect Fit The Musical. Her on-screen credits include Mighty Oak (Paramount Pictures) and "FBI: Most Wanted" (CBS). Harris is represented by Buchwald & Landsburg Management. |
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