Overview

• The Broadway musical opened its tour Friday in Cleveland and runs at Playhouse Square through Nov. 1.
• Alicia Keys attended the launch and called starting in Cleveland a full-circle moment given her mother's Ohio roots.
• 'Hell's Kitchen' blends reimagined hits with new music inspired by Keys' 1990s New York upbringing and has earned two Tonys and a Grammy for its cast album.
• This marks Playhouse Square's second national-caliber opening this season after 'The Notebook,' with 'Spamalot' slated for December and 'Death Becomes Her' planned for fall 2026.
• Playhouse Square's leader credits a 2023 state program—featuring a $5 million set-aside and a 30% refundable tax credit—with drawing productions, noting strong crew experiences and economic benefits.