Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Musical Hell's Kitchen Opens Nov. 10 at the Landmark Theatre

Posted on August 20, 2026

Broadway in Syracuse

(Syracuse, NY) – AKW Entertainment and producers of the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit Broadway musical from 17-time Grammy Award winner, Alicia Keys, are thrilled to announce tickets will go on sale the public Tuesday, August 25 at 10AM for the November 10 - 15 premiere engagement at the Landmark Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at BroadwayInSyracuse.com, Ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Landmark Theatre Box Office. Group orders of ten or more may be placed by calling Famous Artists at 315-424-8210. For more information visit BroadwayInSyracuse.com.

 

The North American Tour of HELL’S KITCHEN currently stars Maya Drake as Ali, Kennedy Caughell as Jersey, Roz White as Miss Liza Jane, Desmond Sean Ellington as Davis, and JonAvery Worrell as Knuck. Joining them on stage will be Stemarciae Bain, Miya Bass, Jaylen T. Bryant, Rashada Dawan, Sherée Marcelle Dunwell, ’Zaiah Ellis, Mae-Lynn Flores, Marques Furr, Destini Hendricks, Sean Holland II, Alfred Jackson, Christopher Miller, Usman Ali Mughal, Chikezie Nwankwo, Sangeetha “Sang” Santhebennur, Marley Soleil, Beda Spindola, Asten Stewart, Teetee, Sydney Townsend, Timothy Wilson, and Ethan Zundell. Together, the current cast will bring Alicia Keys’ music and Kristoffer Diaz’s story to vibrant life in cities across the country. Casting is subject to change.

 

HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Dear Evan Hansen and The Notebook) and features choreography by five-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and the music of Alicia Keys

 

Your journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, you’ll meet the musical mentor who changes her life, her dynamic family, and the neighborhood that helps her grow. Relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun, HELL’S KITCHEN is a celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up.

More than a performance, this experience pulls you out of your seat with Alicia Keys’ greatest hits and brand-new songs written exclusively for the show — brought to life through exhilarating choreography.

Feel the energy of this multi-award-winning musical and experience where dreams begin: HELL’S KITCHEN!

Hailed by the New York Times as a Critic’s Pick that is “thrilling from beginning to end – a rare must-see,” HELL’S KITCHEN won two 2025 Tony Awards and the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Now in its second year on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre, the musical continues to play to rapturous audiences nightly.

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

 

The massively talented creative team also 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), Monet (Associate Director), Ricky Tripp (Associate Choreographer), and Foresight Theatrical (General Management). Casting by Heidi Griffiths, CSA & Kate Murray, CSA. The Production Stage Manager is Veronica Aglow and the Company Manager is Doug Rodgers.

 

The music team of HELL’S KITCHEN includes orchestrations by Tony Award® winner Tom Kitt and Tony Award® nominee Adam Blackstone, arrangements by Alicia Keys and Adam Blackstone, music consulting by Tom Kitt. Lily Ling is the Associate Music Supervisor and Emily Orr is the Music Director for the tour.

 

Fans are encouraged to visit HellsKitchen.com to sign up for tour updates and exclusive content.
Follow along at @HellsKitchenBway. 

 

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The M&T Bank Broadway Season – Broadway in Syracuse is sponsored by NewsChannel 9. Reminder that the only places to purchase official Broadway In Syracuse tickets are in person at the Landmark Theatre Box Office, online through Ticketmaster, or at BroadwayInSyracuse.com.

 

*CRITIC’S PICK*  “THRILLING FROM BEGINNING TO END, HELL’S KITCHEN STANDS OUT AS A RARE MUST-SEE!”-NEW YORK TIMES 

 

“A SPARKLING STORY WITH ICONIC MUSIC AND ABSOLUTE POWERHOUSE VOCALS. BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTBREAKING.” –VARIETY

 

“ONE OF THE MOST EUPHORIC EXPERIENCES I’VE HAD IN A THEATER.” – LOS ANGELES TIMES

 

★★★★★! HELL’S KITCHEN IS A MARVEL! A LIVE-WIRE THEATRICAL ADAPTATION OF ALICIA KEYS’ HIT LIST THAT BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN.” – THE GUARDIAN

 

★★★★ WITH ITS VIVID DANCERS AND MAGNIFICENT SINGERS, THEY’VE COOKED UP A HECK OF A BLOCK PARTY!” -TIME OUT NEW YORK 

 

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