Hell’s Kitchen – The Musical at Paramount Theatre Seattle

Hell’s Kitchen North American Tour

“THRILLING FROM BEGINNING TO END, HELL’S KITCHEN STANDS OUT AS A RARE MUST – SEE!” – The New York Times

Kicking off its first national tour in the fall of 2025, Hell’s Kitchen is set to blow away audiences across the United States. Scheduled to visit over 30 cities in its first year on the road, the show has confirmed dates in Pittsburgh, PA (Benedum Center, November 4-9, 2025), Chicago, IL (Nederlander Theatre, November 11-30, 2025), Detroit, MI (Fisher Theatre, December 2-14, 2025), Appleton, WI (Fox Cities PAC, December 16-21, 2025), New Orleans, LA (Saenger Theatre, December 30, 2025–January 4, 2026), Atlanta, GA (Fox Theatre, January 6-11, 2026), and Cincinnati, OH (Aronoff Center, January 13-25, 2026) plus many more.

You’re about to get up close and personal with Alicia Keys’ massive hits, “Fallin’” and “Empire State of Mind,” alongside new songs, with orchestrations by Adam Blackstone and Tom Kitt right here at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. 

Hell’s Kitchen Musical Tickets

“ONE OF THE MOST EUPHORIC EXPERIENCES I’VE HAD IN A THEATER.” – The Los Angeles Post

An incredibly energetic jukebox musical inspired by Alicia Keys’ life and music, the show places her biggest hits front and center and then seamlessly blends in brand-new songs to fill out the narrative and tell the hip, coming-of-age story of a young artist growing up in 1990s New York City.

The curtains open to Ali, a 17-year-old living in Manhattan Plaza, and she rapidly drives you through an introduction to her Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, introducing the various musicians and friends in the area. Knuck, a bucket drummer and potential romance partner, her overprotective mother, Jersey, her neighbor and pianist, Miss Liza Jane, and friends Tiny and Jessica. Act One will follow Ali as she battles her way to freedom from Jersey and is driven by the songs “Fallin’” as she comes into more scenes with Knuck. Act Two builds on these themes with more in-depth scenes with her mentor, Miss Liza Jane but also builds on racial and societal obstacles, reflecting 1990s New York City. Look out for some absolutely epic performances of the songs “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Empire State of Mind” that will blow your mind!

The show runs for 2 hours and 35 minutes and includes one intermission. It is recommended for ages 8 and up, with some strong language and themes of a mature nature; children under 5 (or 4 at some venues) are not admitted.

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ review: Alicia Keys’ musical fires up on Broadway

By Johnny Oleksinski for New York Post

Keys’ hit songs weave an evocative and lively tapestry of 1990s New York City, and these phenomenal actors knock you over with her tunes such as “Not Even The King,” “Pawn It All,” and, of course, “Empire State of Mind.” Especially the wildly talented Maleah Joi Moon. She plays Ali, a fictionalized 17-year-old stand-in for Keys at a turning point in her life. Like the singer once did, Ali lives with her mom, here called Jersey (Shoshana Bean), in Manhattan Plaza, an artist-filled, subsidized apartment building on West 43rd Street.

As Jersey, Bean becomes both diva and doting mom when she belts “Pawn It All” at her ex, and Ali’s absent musician dad, Davis (Brandon Victor Dixon) at Arthur’s Tavern on Grove Street after his latest screw-up. And it’s the satin smoothness of Dixon’s voice that deepens his character from deadbeat. Yes, he disappears for months on end, but when he so beautifully performs “Not Even The King” and “If I Ain’t Got You,” it’s all too easy to leave the door unlocked for him. Any hard-hitting resonance “Hell’s Kitchen” achieves is because of the indomitable Lewis. While her formidable character is not fleshed out enough by Diaz, the actress grabs our hearts with the thunderous Act One closer, “Perfect Way To Die.” Along with choreographer Camille A. Brown, whose dances burst with unrestrained youth and Manhattan chutzpah, the director gives Ninth Ave’s unique bustle energy without resorting to old cliches.

It’s a show that’s true to its city. And at the end, when the cast sings the lyric “concrete jungle where dreams are made of,” the crowd walks out into Times Square fully believing it.

Cast and Creative

“★★★★★ ! HELL’S KITCHEN IS A MARVEL! A LIVE – WIRE THEATRICAL ADAPTATION OF ALICIA KEYS’ HIT LIST THAT BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN.” – The Guardian

The tour features Maya Drake marking her professional debut as Ali, and Roz White as Miss Liza Jane, a veteran with 40 years in theater. It is directed by Michael Greif (Rent, Dear Evan Hansen), with choreography by Camille A. Brown and a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz. It’s got Alicia Keys’ hits like “Fallin’,” “No One,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” and “Empire State of Mind,” plus new songs written by Adam Blackstone and Tom Kitt. And the design team includes Tony nominees Robert Brill (scenic design), Dede Ayite (costumes), Natasha Katz (lighting), Gareth Owen (sound), and Peter Nigrini (projections).

During the show’s 2024 Broadway run, it collected two Tony Awards: Best Leading Actress (Maleah Joi Moon as Ali) and Best Featured Actress (Kecia Lewis as Miss Liza Jane).

Paramount Theatre Seattle

Situated in the heart of downtown Seattle at 911 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101. The Paramount Theatre Seattle first opened its doors back in 1928 as the Seattle Theatre and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It comfortably holds approximately 3,000, making it one of Seattle’s largest performing arts venues, and was renovated in the 90s to bring some much-needed modernization to the sound and light systems. The theater has seen a lot of change over the years, from originally hosting silent films in the 1920s, which it has now brought back for Silent Movie Mondays, to modern Broadway shows like Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked.

The theater has accessible wheelchair seating, companion seats, audio descriptions, and ASL-interpreted shows, but do be sure to contact the box office well ahead of your date to confirm your needs are met. Located in the east end of the downtown Seattle retail core, it is nearby many major bus stops. There are several pay lots in the area as well as metered street parking, which is free after 8pm and on Sundays.

Tickets

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