Hell’s Kitchen

Hell’s Kitchen is a coming-of-age musical about Ali, a fiery 17-year-old growing up in New York City and searching for freedom, purpose, passion, and belonging. Her relationship with her protective single mother changes when she meets a neighbor who becomes her mentor and introduces her to the transformative power of the piano. Set to the energy of 1990s New York, the story centers on the love between a mother and daughter, the discovery of one’s identity, and the community that helps dreams take shape.

The musical features new songs and Alicia Keys’ greatest hits. It is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, choreographed by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, and written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, with music by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys.

When: November 17–22, 2026

Showtimes: Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available

Run time: 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one intermission

Ages: Recommended for ages 8 and up. The production includes strong language and moments with mature themes.

Venue: Hippodrome Theatre, The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Featured performers shown on the event page: Maya Drake as Ali, Kennedy Caughell as Jersey, Roz White as Miss Liza Jane, Desmond Sean Ellington as Davis, and JonAvery Worrell as Knuck. The page does not provide a complete cast list.

Creative team: Michael Greif directs, Camille A. Brown provides choreography, Kristoffer Diaz wrote the book, and Alicia Keys wrote the music.

Reception: The production has been praised by The New York Times as a thrilling, must-see musical, while Variety highlighted its powerful vocals and emotionally resonant story. The Guardian called it an exuberant theatrical adaptation of Alicia Keys’ music.