Alicia Keys' new Broadway musical hell's kitchen It comes with the Oprah Seal of Approval.
The talk show giant took to social media on Sunday, April 21, to share a loving message of support for the musical, which officially opened the day before at New York City's Shubert Theater to rave reviews.
Oprah, 70, posted a gallery of photos from the opening celebration on Instagram, writing, “When you wake up the next morning and hum the song, you know this is a great show,” adding that she and friends Michelle Obama and She posted photos of herself posing with Gail at the afterparty on Instagram. In addition to King, the group includes Keys, Keys' mother, Terria Joseph, and Keys' husband, Swizz Beatz.
She went on to tell Keys, “I'm so proud and happy for you and what you've done so well with the new Broadway musical.” [Hell’s Kitchen] — surrounded by a great team and an amazing cast. ”
Oprah wrote, “Brava, brava, my friend, over and over again.”
hell's kitchen The film depicts an original story written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Christopher Diaz, based on Keyes' experiences growing up in the eponymous New York City neighborhood.
According to the official logline, the musical is set in the '90s and is about “a passionate 17-year-old girl who is searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. She rebels against an overprotective bachelor. It's the story of Ali, who says, “I can't breathe.” She was lost until her mother, Ali, met her neighbor and mentor who opened her heart and soul to the power of her piano. ”
Keys, 43, wrote new songs for the show, but the musical also includes some of the Grammy winner's biggest hits, including “Fallin',” “No One” and “If I Ain't Got You.” ing. You Don't Know My Name,” “Teenage Love Affair,” “Girl on Fire,” and of course, “Empire State of Mind.”
Back in February, Keys opened up to People about the musical, explaining that he has been working on it for the past 13 years and that it was “unbelievable” that it was finally happening.
“Ultimately it's a love story between a mother and a daughter,” she said. “It's unbelievable. My mom left Toledo, Ohio, and came to New York University in New York City. She was the story of New York, someone who came from everywhere to chase her dreams, and because of that, I… The concept is that you can live in New York City and grow there and find your dreams. hell's kitchen. To see it come to life with her mother. . . It was a dream come true. ”
hell's kitchen It has an open run on Broadway. Directed by Michael Greif (rent, Next to normal, Dear Evan Hansen), choreographed by Camille A. Brown.
The cast is led by newcomer Marea Joy Moon, who plays Ali, alongside major stars Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Keshia Lewis, and Chris Lee.
The rest of the cast includes Chad Carstarphen, Reed Clark, Chloe Davis, Nico DeJesus, Timothy L. Edwards, Desmond Sean Ellington, Badia Farha, Vanessa Ferguson, David Guzman, and Gianna. Harris, Jakeem Hart, Takia Hopson, Jackie Leung, and Rachelle Manalo star. , Jade Millan, Onyx Noel, Susan Oliveras, Sarah Parker, Aaron Nicholas Patterson, William Roberson, Niki Sardes, Naisseri Vega, Donna Vivino, Lamont Walker II, Rema Webb, Oscar・Whitney Jr.
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At the curtain call for Sunday's premiere, Keys was joined on stage by Swizz Beatz, his son Genesis Ali, and his blended family, including two of Beatz's three children from previous relationships, Prince Nasir and Kassim Jr. I was surprised.
“This is my family, and whenever I'm late or have to go, they're very understanding of this process. So without you guys, that wouldn't happen. That wouldn't happen. That's never going to happen. So I really do.'' I'm thankful for my family,'' Keyes said, adding that her son, Egypt Dowd, and Beetz's daughter, Nicole, were “missing tonight'' but “doing well.'' He said he was here.
She also sent her love to her mother. “I can't leave this stage without thanking her mother,” Keys said. “Every sacrifice she's ever made and every dream she's ever had is here tonight. We love you, Mom! We love you so much.”
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