Followers are getting a glimpse at NE-YO in Hell’s Kitchen.
Earlier this month, the three-time Grammy Award winner made his Broadway debut within the hit musical impressed by the lifetime of Alicia Keys as informed via her beloved catalog of songs. And on Tuesday, Dec. 16, a first-look photograph was launched of singer in motion.
The image captures NE-YO as Davis, the daddy of the musical’s protagonist, Ali. The function was originated by Brandon Victor Dixon, who obtained a Tony Award nomination for his efficiency, and has been performed beforehand by Durrell “Tank” Babbs and Christopher Jackson.
“I’ve carried out on quite a lot of phases in my life, however making my Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen is one thing actually particular,” NE-YO beforehand mentioned in an announcement. “Alicia created a world that’s actual, uncooked, and filled with soul, and entering into the function of ‘Davis’ lets me discover an entire new facet of storytelling. I’m honored to affix this unbelievable forged and inventive group, and I can’t wait to carry the whole lot I’ve received to the Shubert Theatre.”
Created and impressed by Keys, Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old lady full of fireplace, as she comes of age in New York Metropolis. Relatable, uncooked and refreshingly enjoyable, the present celebrates discovering your self, your goal and the individuals who elevate you up.
Its music blends Keys’ biggest hits like “If I Ain’t Obtained You,” “Fallin’,” “You Do not Know My Title,” “No One,” “Teenage Love Affair” and “Empire State of Thoughts” with new songs written completely for the musical.
Keys, who gained her seventeenth Grammy for the musical’s forged recording, mentioned she was thrilled to welcome NE-YO to the manufacturing.
“I’m so excited that NE-YO is making his Broadway debut and becoming a member of the Hell’s Kitchen household,” Keys, 44, mentioned. “His particular expertise goes to carry much more magic to this highly effective present! Our story is about discovering neighborhood, discovering your home and we’re excited to welcome him into the function of ‘Davis’! That is going to unforgettable!!”
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Hell’s Kitchen opened in April 2024 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, after premiering Off-Broadway in October 2023 at The Public Theater in New York Metropolis.
The musical — directed by Michael Greif, with a e book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and choreography by Camille A. Brown — was nominated for 13 Tony Awards in 2014, together with Greatest Musical. It gained two awards, each for efficiency: one from lead actress Maleah Joi Moon and one other for supporting actress Kecia Lewis.
At the moment, Hell’s Kitchen is led by Amanda Reid, Kelsee Kimmel, four-time Grammy winner Yolanda Adams and Lamont Walker II.
The corporate additionally options Angela Birchett, Chad Carstarphen, Reid Clarke, Nico DeJesus, Mykhel Duckett, Vanessa Ferguson, Lulu Oro Hamlett, Jakeim Hart, Takia Hopson, Gabriel Hyman, Lindsey Jolyn Jackson, Eliazar Jimenez, Kelsee Kimmel, Jackie Leon, Raechelle Manalo, Miki Michelle, Benjamin H. Moore, Onyxx Noel, Susan Oliveras, Amma Osei, Sarah Parker, Eric Parra, Aaron Nicholas Patterson, William Roberson, Niki Saludez, Mariand Torres, Maggy Van Den Heuvel, Nyseli Vega, Lamont Walker II, Keenan D. Washington and Oscar Whitney Jr.
Following the Thursday, Dec. 18 night efficiency of Hell’s Kitchen, NE-YO will be part of fellow forged members for a particular vacation version of Encore Periods, an ongoing sequence of post-show, intimate musical performances that highlight the artists behind the manufacturing. Earlier Encore Periods have featured shock appearances by Keys herself, who carried out songs from her catalog that didn’t make it into the musical.
VIP packages will probably be out there for the Dec. 18 efficiency and embody premium ticket areas, a merchandise bundle and the chance for a meet and greet with NE-YO.
Tickets to Hell’s Kitchen are on sale now.
