Gospel singer and actor Yolanda Adams is joining Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway in a limited engagement, taking over the role of Miss Liza Jane for Kecia Lewis. Lewis will play her final performance on Dec. 13.
Adams will start performing as Miss Lisa Jane on Nov. 21, alternating with Lewis until Dec. 16, when Adams will take over the role. Adams will play the character until Jan. 25, 2026.
Adams said in a statement that she has always wanted to become part of a Broadway show, and now she is able to fulfill her dream thanks to Hell’s Kitchen.
“Performing on Broadway has always been a dream of mine,” she said. “Growing up a musician, Miss Liza Jane reminds me of a wonderful mentor that blessed my life immensely. Alicia Keys has crafted an amazing story that exemplifies how we are all connected in one way or another. This show feels like home! The central themes – joy, pain, beauty and tough love – are universal experiences allowing everyone to see themselves in this musical. I am beyond thrilled to step into Hell’s Kitchen with my fellow ensemble members and bring this amazing story to life!”
What Alicia Keys says about Yolanda Adams joining
Keys also said that she is happy to welcome Adams into the cast.
“I am beyond excited to welcome one of the greats across the globe, Yolanda Adams to the Hell’s Kitchen family,” Keys said. “Her singular, extraordinary voice and undeniable presence will bring great power, light and emotion to the role of Miss Liza Jane, a role created so beautifully by Kecia Lewis. Her authenticity and heart perfectly embody the soul of this story and we are excited for audiences to witness her artistry.”
Telling the story of a 17-year-old girl growing up in New York City, Hell’s Kitchen is described as a “relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun…celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up.”
Who else stars in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
Apart from Lewis, who won a Tony Award for her role as Miss Liza Jane, the leads include Amanda Reid, Jessica Vosk, Christopher Jackson and Phillip Johnson Richardson.
The company includes Angela Birchett, Chad Carstarphen, Reid Clarke, Nico DeJesus, Mykhel Duckett, Vanessa Ferguson, Lulu Oro Hamlett, Jakeim Hart, Takia Hopson, Gabriel Hyman, Lindsey Jolyn Jackson, Eliazar Jimenez, Kelsee Kimmel, Jackie Leon, Raechelle Manalo, Miki Michelle, Benjamin H. Moore, Onyxx Noel, Susan Oliveras, Amma Osei, Sarah Parker, Eric Parra, Aaron Nicholas Patterson, William Roberson, Niki Saludez, Mariand Torres, Maggy Van Den Heuvel, Nyseli Vega, Lamont Walker II, Keenan D. Washington and Oscar Whitney Jr.
Michael Greif directs with choreography by Camille A. Brown. The musical’s book is by Kristopher Diaz and music is by Keys, who also wrote new songs as well as lending her biggest commercial hits.