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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
Presents
FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR AND TICKETS ON SALE NOW
TONY AND GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL
Coming to the Benedum Center | Pittsburgh, PA | November 4 to 9, 2025
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
*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 IT’S VIVID DANCERS AND MAGNIFICENT SINGERS, THEY’VE COOKED UP A HECK OF A BLOCK PARTY!” -TIME OUT NEW YORK
September 25, 2025 (Pittsburgh, PA) – 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 the cast for the North American tour when it premieres in Pittsburgh, PA at the Benedum Center, 237 7th Street, from November 4 – 9, 2025. This event is presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, part of the 2025-2026 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series.
Tickets are on sale now. For tickets and information, visit Pittsburgh Cultural Trust official ticket sources: online at TrustArts.org; in person at Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; or by calling 412-456-4800. Orders for groups of 10+ tickets or more may be placed by calling 412-471-6930, email groupsales@trustarts.org, or submit a group ticket reservation online at TrustArts.org/groupsales.
The North American Tour of HELL’S KITCHEN will star 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, Jeffrey May Hyche, Alfred Jackson, GiGi Lewis, 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, this company will bring Alicia Keys’ music and Kristoffer Diaz’s story to vibrant life in cities across the country. For more information about the cast, visit: https://hellskitchen.com/tour/.
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.
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 Deborah Barrigan.
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.
Aaron Lustbader serves as Executive Producer and Mandy Hackett as Consulting Producer. DML Productions, The Sunshine Group, The Jacobs Family, John Gore Organization, Clara Wu Tsai, Score 3 Partners, No Guarantees Productions, Front Row Productions, Sharpton Swindal Productions, Grove Entertainment, Terria Joseph, James L. Nederlander, Candy Spelling, Universal Music Publishing, Independent Presenters Network, Della Pietra Spark Theatricals, TodayTix ARGU, Julie Yorn, Andy Nahas, Serena Williams/Nine Two Six Productions and The Public Theater are Co-Producers.
For more information, visit Hell’s Kitchen Broadway’s Hit Musical From Alicia Keys, North American Tour: https://hellskitchen.com/tour/
cast biographies: https://hellskitchen.com/tour/the-creative-team.
Fans are encouraged to visit HellsKitchen.com to sign up for tour updates and exclusive content.
Follow along at @HellsKitchenBway.
The Benedum Center, Theater Square Complex and Cultural District are projects of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. For more information: PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh: TrustArts.org/Broadway; Pittsburgh Cultural Trust venue entry requirements: TrustArts.org/welcome; accessibility services, call guest services at 412-456-6666 or visit TrustArts.org/TheaterAccessibility. For more information about Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, visit TrustArts.org/visit and CulturalDistrict.org.
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Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands. Led by 25-time Tony Award winner John Gore (Owner & CEO), Broadway Across America pioneered the Broadway subscription touring model and is a leading presenter of the first-class productions across more than 45 North American markets. Since inception, Broadway Across America has produced and/or invested in hundreds of Broadway, touring Broadway, and international productions that have won countless Tony awards and introduced millions of fans to the power of live theater.
The John Gore Organization is a leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the leadership of 25-time Tony-winner and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office and Broadway Brands. The company presents shows in over 45 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. The John Gore Organization is committed to supporting theater access and education programs that introduce Broadway to the next generation of audiences and theater professionals.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is one of the nation’s premier arts presenters and a major catalytic influence in Pittsburgh, having overseen one of the city’s most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts-lovers, residents, visitors, and business owners. Founded in 1984, the Cultural Trust presents an array of quality performing and visual arts, provides comprehensive educational experiences, and stewards Pittsburgh’s Cultural District as a national model of economic revitalization through the arts. Lauded as “the single greatest creative force in Pittsburgh,” the Cultural Trust has worked to make Pittsburgh a place where the arts can flourish. The 14-block Cultural District, a project of the Cultural Trust, has become a vibrant center for culture, art, food, and community in downtown Pittsburgh, providing a home for a broad range of performance groups and resident companies. More than one million people visit the Cultural District each year, generating more than $300M in economic impact for the region.
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The PNC Foundation joins the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in bringing the best of Broadway to entertain, enlighten, and complement the rich experiences that add to the region’s exceptional quality of life. The eight season presentations and three season options in the 2025-2026 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series contribute to the city’s reputation as a major destination for the arts, culture, and world-class entertainment.