# Alicia Keys’s New York Musical Goes on National Tour

An episode of [The New Yorker Radio Hour](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1050430296), 3 Jul 2026, 32 min.

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The unofficial anthem of New York City is “Empire State of Mind,” the Jay-Z song with that unforgettable hook, sung by Alicia Keys. So it was only fitting that when New York celebrated the Knicks’ N.B.A. Finals victory, Keys took the stage at City Hall to sing it. It was a classic New York moment, for an artist who is herself a true New Yorker. In her musical, “Hell’s Kitchen,” Keys uses her songs to tell the story of a teen-ager growing up, like Keys, in the titular Manhattan neighborhood, near Times Square—a “place of the have-nots,” as she told David Remnick, with “this unique balance between that grime, and the potential of Broadway.” They spoke when “Hell’s Kitchen” was in previews; it went on to win two Tony Awards, and recently began a national tour. This segment originally aired on March 29, 2024. Further reading: • “‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Brings Alicia Keys’s Musical Power to the Public,” by Helen Shaw New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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