November 18, 2025
Ne-Yo will develop into the subsequent R&B singer to tackle the position of Davis.
Ne-Yo is taking his music abilities to musicals as he makes his Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen.
The award-winning singer-songwriter will take the stage at Shubert Theatre beginning Dec. 4. The R&B crooner will be a part of the gifted solid within the Tony Award-winning for Finest Musical, which options the lyrics from fellow music legend, Alicia Keys.
Hell’s Kitchen explores the various New York Metropolis neighborhood and its tradition by means of the eyes of Ali, a 17-year-old woman impressed by Keys. On this newest run, Ne-Yo will tackle the position of Davis, Ali’s father.
Talking on this newest enterprise, Ne-Yo referred to as his position an opportunity to discover storytelling outdoors of his conventional creative medium.
“I’ve carried out on lots of phases in my life, however making my Broadway debut in HELL’S KITCHEN is one thing really particular,” NE-YO stated in a press launch obtained by BLACK ENTERPRISE. “Alicia created a world that’s actual, uncooked, and filled with soul, and entering into the position of ‘Davis’ lets me discover an entire new facet of storytelling. I’m honored to hitch this unbelievable solid and artistic group, and I can’t wait to carry all the things I’ve obtained to the Shubert Theatre.”
Whereas a novice to Broadway, Ne-Yo has taken on stay theatrical performances earlier than. Within the 2015 NBC televised particular of The Wiz, the “Attractive Love” singer performed the long-lasting Scarecrow to please viewers throughout the nation.
Now, he additionally takes stage appearing to the very best degree within the Theater district. Of his casting, Keys emphasised Ne-Yo’s “particular expertise” that may carry a “magic” vitality to the manufacturing.
“I’m so excited that NE-YO is making his Broadway debut and becoming a member of the HELL’S KITCHEN household on the iconic Shubert Theatre,” stated Keys. “His particular expertise goes to carry much more magic to this highly effective present! Our story is about discovering neighborhood, discovering your home, and we’re excited to welcome him into the position of ‘Davis’! That is going to unforgettable!”
Nevertheless, Ne-Yo just isn’t the primary celebrated singer to hitch the star-studded solid. Forward of his debut, Yolanda Adams will be a part of the musical as Miss Liza Jane, with Tank additionally taking part in the “dream come true” position of Davis.
Ne-Yo has solid a really profitable music profession, penning top-charting hits for himself and different greats comparable to Beyoncé, Rihanna, and extra. Increasing genres from pop to conventional R&B, the three-time Grammy-winner additionally launches his Broadway profession forward of the 20-year anniversary of his acclaimed debut album, In My Personal Phrases.
He joins a Hell’s Kitchen solid led by Amanda Reid, Jessica Vosk, and Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis till Jan. 25. Tickets for the limited-edition run are out there now.
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