Alicia Keys captures energy of ‘90s NYC in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ musical at Civic Theatre

Alicia Keys discusses universality of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

SAN DIEGO — On Sunday, a large-scale exhibition of art owned by married music artists Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys named “Giants” closed at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, Calif. But just two days later, a touring production of Keys’ Broadway musical “Hell’s Kitchen” opened at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

Alicia Keys captures energy of ‘90s NYC in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ musical at Civic Theatre

Many bio jukebox musicals tell a sweeping story about an artist’s life. “Hell’s Kitchen” benefits from taking a closeup look over just a few months.