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Christopher Jackson will play his final performance as Davis in the Broadway production of Alicia Keys’s Hell’s Kitchen on November 9. Nine-time Grammy Award nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs will return to the role of Davis for a limited engagement through November 30.
Key Insights
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Christopher Jackson, known for his role in Hamilton, will depart Hell's Kitchen on November 9.
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Durrell "Tank" Babbs, a nine-time Grammy nominee, will return to the role of Davis from November 18-30.
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Benjamin H. Moore and Chad Carstarphen will cover the role between Jackson's departure and Babbs' return.
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Hell's Kitchen is a coming-of-age musical featuring music by Alicia Keys.
In-Depth Analysis
Christopher Jackson, who stepped into the role of Ali's estranged dad Davis in June, will play his final performance in Hell's Kitchen on November 9 at the Shubert Theatre. Current Davis understudy Benjamin H. Moore will assume the role November 11-13, followed by Chad Carstarphen November 14-16. Durrell “Tank” Babbs returns to the role for a limited engagement from November 18-30, following his Broadway debut in the musical last spring. Hell's Kitchen, inspired by Alicia Keys' life, is directed by Michael Greif and features choreography by Camille A. Brown.
FAQs
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Q: Why is Christopher Jackson leaving Hell's Kitchen?
Christopher Jackson's limited engagement as Davis is ending.
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Q: When will Durrell "Tank" Babbs be performing in Hell's Kitchen?
Durrell "Tank" Babbs will return to the role of Davis from November 18-30.
Key Takeaways
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Christopher Jackson's final performance in Hell's Kitchen is November 9.
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Durrell "Tank" Babbs returns to the show on November 18 for a limited time.
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If you're planning to see the show, note the changes in casting for the role of Davis.
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