Donna Vivino—the standby for the role of Jersey, the part created by Tony nominee Shoshana Bean in the hit musical Hell's Kitchen—steps into the leading role December 3–11 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.
The December 11 performance will mark Vivino’s final show in the Tony-nominated production. The Wicked star has been with the Alicia Keys musical since its Off-Broadway world premiere at the Public Theater.
Bean played her last performance December 1; Wicked's Jessica Vosk will take over the role beginning December 12.
Hell's Kitchen features music and lyrics by Keys and a book by Kristoffer Diaz. Inspired by the 15-time Grammy winner's life, the story centers on 17-year-old Ali and her mother, sharing a cramped apartment near Times Square. Ali wants to live out her NYC dream, but Mom is scared her daughter will repeat her own mistakes.
Hell's Kitchen officially opened at the Shubert Theatre April 20 after beginning previews March 28—read the reviews here. Michael Greif directs the musical, which features choreography by Camille A. Brown.
The cast stars Tony winner Maleah Joi Moon as Ali, Brandon Victor Dixon (Hamilton) as Davis, Tony winner Kecia Lewis (Ain't Misbehavin') as Miss Liza Jane, and Phillip Johnson Richardson as Knuck. Casting is by Heidi Griffiths and Kate Murray.
READ: Women on Fire: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon Fearlessly Lead the Alicia Keys Musical
Greif reassembled his complete Off-Broadway creative team for the Broadway bow. The music team includes music director Lily Ling and orchestrators Adam Blackstone and Tom Kitt with arrangements by Keys and Blackstone. The creative team also includes scenic designer Robert Brill, costume designer Dede Ayite, lighting designer Natasha Katz, sound designer Gareth Owen, projection designer Peter Nigrini, hair and wig designer Mia Neal, and makeup designer Michael Clifton. Foresight Theatrical is general manager, and Danny Maly serves as production stage manager.
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The company of Hell's Kitchen
The company of Hell's Kitchen
Brandon Victor Dixon and the company of Hell's Kitchen
Maleah Joi Moon and the company of Hell's Kitchen
Maleah Joi Moon, Chris Lee, and the company of Hell's Kitchen
Kecia Lewis and Maleah Joi Moon
Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon
Company of Hell's Kitchen
