Hell's Kitchen (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

90%

(727 Ratings)

Positive

93%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Great singing, Entertaining, Absorbing, Delightful, Great staging

About the Show

A new musical about the New York Dream, with both new music and the classic songs of Alicia Keys.

Within a small midtown apartment, Ali, a 17-year-old yearning for the New York dream, faces her mother's protective nature. Love for a gifted drummer compels them to confront the realities of race, defiance, and maturation. Ali feels trapped until a neighbor's piano playing unlocks an unforeseen friendship and a transformative path ahead.

Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys and Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Kristoffer Diaz bring their exhilarating coming-of-age musical to New York in a production choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif. Hell's Kitchen is an unforgettable new show featuring both newly created music and the soulful, iconic songs of New York’s very own Alicia Keys.

Show-Score Member Reviews (326)

100

Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You want to see a great new musical

Don't see it if Can’t think of why not

100

Great dancing, Enchanting, Refreshing, Great staging, Great singing

See it if Broadway’s boards are about to blow up … on fire. The Public is the perfect venue. This is not a jukebox musical!

Don't see it if See it!

100

Beautiful, Incredible vocals, Heartwarming, Enchanting, Delightful

See it if you love Alicia Keys, R&B music, amazing vocals, and Hell's Kitchen

Don't see it if you don't have soul or romance inside you

100

Riveting, Must see, Masterful, Great staging, Great singing

See it if You want to see a truly phenomenal musical! I was blown away by the love & care each cast member had for each other on stage! Stunning!

Don't see it if You want to miss out on a mother & daughter’s story set in NYC told through the remarkable music of Alicia Keys. Not a dry eye in the house!

Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You liked In the Heights or BKLYN or a fan of Alicia Keyes

Don't see it if No reason not too - see it

Must see, Great writing, Great singing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if You can get a ticket! I’ve seen it twice & there is nothing that will equal the intimacy of the Public. One of the very best shows I’ve seen

Don't see it if It’s a bit too loud at times. Otherwise no reason to miss it.

Must see, Great writing, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting

See it if I got the Tony tingle! Amazing combo of talent, music, writing, acting and singing. This is just what NY needs, a love letter to itself.

Don't see it if you want to see a one person show. This will make you smile, want to tap your foot and leave the theater with even more love for NY

Absorbing, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Enchanting

See it if You love Alicia Keys’ music, NYC or just a really good musical

Don't see it if You don’t like hip hop, fast signing or coming of age stories

Critic Reviews (32)

"CRITIC’S PICK:...easily stands out as one of the rare must-sees in a crowded season."
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"Hell’s Kitchen is ultimately a celebration of the city—and the people who make it pop."
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"Alicia Keys musical is on fire with powerhouse performances"
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"worth being wary of any musical that positions itself as a love letter to New York City."
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"...a sparkling story paying homage to New York"
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"It’s a show that’s true to its city."
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"Lively choreography and powerhouse vocal performances...overcome a so-so story."
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"It’s not happily ever after, but a promising beginning."
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