Shoshana Bean On Her Dream Of Collaborating With Alicia Keys + More

Two-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean opens up to iHeartRadio Broadway about her multifaceted Broadway career and recent collaboration with music icon Alicia Keys. Bean, renowned for her powerhouse vocals and dynamic stage presence, reflects on her role as Jersey in her tony nominated performance in Hell's Kitchen.

Discussing her Broadway debut in Hairspray, Bean shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of bringing the beloved musical to life on stage. With a career spanning over two decades, Bean's passion for storytelling through music shines through as she delves into her creative process and the transformative power of theater.

As she continues to captivate audiences with her unparalleled talent, Bean's interview offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of a Broadway star whose star power only continues to rise.

Tomorrow, iHeartRadio Broadway will be playing tracks from the new Hell's Kitchen cast recording at the following times:

KALEIDOSCOPE:

10:18am, 3:03pm, 8:16pm

NO ONE:

6:04am, 11:17am, 4:23pm, 9:25pm

IF I AIN’T GOT YOU:

7:26am, 12:08pm, 5:40pm, 10:25pm

EMPIRE STATE OF MIND:

8:09am, 1:07pm, 6:11pm, 11:03pm

FALLIN’:

9:20am, 2:28pm, 7:03pm

Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you've never felt before – HELL’S KITCHEN, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose songs and experiences growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway.

Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It's about finding yourself, your purpose, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin.

The “powerhouse cast” (Variety) is led by Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis, Chris Lee, and Maleah Joi MoonHELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz – and the music of Keys, featuring new songs and her greatest hits.

It features Chad Carstarphen, Reid ClarkeChloe Davis, Nico DeJesus, Timothy L. Edwards, Desmond Sean Ellington, Badia Farha, Vanessa Ferguson, David Guzman, Gianna HarrisJakeim Hart, Takia HopsonJackie Leon, Raechelle Manalo, Jade Milan, Onyxx Noel, Susan Oliveras, Sarah ParkerAaron Nicholas Patterson, William Roberson, Niki Saludez, Nyseli Vega, Donna Vivino, Lamont Walker II, Rema Webband Oscar Whitney Jr. 

The creative team for HELL’S KITCHEN includes, Robert Brill (Scenic Design), Dede Ayite (Costume Design), Natasha Katz (Lighting Design), Gareth Owen (Sound Design), Peter Nigrini (Projection Design), Mia Neal (Hair and Wig Design), Michael Clifton (Makeup Design), Heidi Griffiths and Kate Murray (Casting), Danny Maly (Production Stage Manager), and Foresight Theatrical (General Management).

The music team of HELL’S KITCHEN includes orchestrations by Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone, arrangements by Alicia Keys and Adam Blackstone, music consulting by Tom Kitt and music direction by Lily Ling.

HELL’S KITCHEN made its world premiere October 24, 2023 running until January 14, 2024, including a five-week extension—at The Public Theater this past fall.

HELL'S KITCHEN lottery tickets are available through a digital lottery the day before the performance at rush.telecharge.com. The digital lottery opens at rush.telecharge.com at 12am (ET) one day before the performance with winners announced that same morning at 10am (ET), with a second announcement of additional winners that afternoon at 3pm (ET). Winners may purchase up to two tickets at $39 each (inclusive of $5 service fee), subject to availability. Seats may be partial view.

A limited number of in-person HELL'S KITCHEN rush tickets will be available on the day of each performance for $39 per ticket when the Shubert Theatre box office opens. Maximum of two tickets per person, subject to availability. Seats may be partial view. The box office opens Monday through Saturday at 10am (ET) and Sunday at 12pm (ET).

Tickets for HELL’S KITCHEN are available at HellsKitchen.com and Telecharge.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Shubert Theatre box office. Ticket prices range from $59-199.

HELL’S KITCHEN on Broadway is produced by AKW ProductionsAaron Lustbader serves as Executive Producer. Roc Nation, DML Productions, Mandy Hackett, The Sunshine Group, Julie Yorn, The Jacobs Family, No Guarantees Productions, Front Row Productions, Sharpton Swindal Productions, Grove Entertainment, The Jaime Family, John Gore Organization, Terria Joseph, Andy Nahas, James L. Nederlander, Candy Spelling, Clara Wu Tsai, Universal Music Publishing, Independent Presenters Network, Della Pietra Spark Theatricals, TodayTix ARGU, and Score 3 Partners serve as co-producers.

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