From The Playbill
Nine-time Grammy nominee Durrell "Tank" Babbs will make his Broadway debut in Alicia Keys musical Hell's Kitchen, playing a 13-week limited engagement beginning March 11. Tank will play Davis, succeeding original cast member Branden Victor Dixon who will play his final performance in the show March 9.
“Stepping onto the Broadway stage is a dream come true," says Tank in a statement. "Music and acting have always been a part of my journey, and now, I get to bring them together in a whole new way. The energy of live theatre is unmatched, and I’m honored to join this incredible cast and be part of telling this powerful story through Alicia Keys’ music. This transition is both thrilling and humbling, and I can’t wait to give audiences everything I’ve got!"
The production features music and lyrics by Keys and a book by Kristoffer Diaz. Inspired by the 15-time Grammy winner's life, the story centers on 17-year-old Ali and her mother, sharing a cramped apartment near Times Square. Ali wants to live out her NYC dream, but Mom is scared her daughter will repeat her own mistakes. Ali is further confused when her estranged father—Davis, who is a musician—comes back into her life.
6 comments:
I LOVE TANK'S VOCALLY INCREDIBLE RENDITION OF BONNIE RAITT'S "I CAN'T MAKE YOU LOVE ME" EVEN OVER HERS, PRINCE'S, GEORGE MICHAEL'S & EVERYBODY ELSE'S'.
HIS IS JUST THAT SOULFULLY AMAZING & I'M NOT AT ALL A FAN OF HIS.
I HEARD THIS IS A COOL PLAY TOO. S/O TO ALICIA KEYS.
Tank has a nice voice but a trash personality, he's a nasty freak and doesn't seem like a truly nice person. But good luck with that.
Aaaahhhhh didn't he say he was going blind a few years ago? Was that for sympathy to purchase his last album?
yawn
Sad News. Neo-Soul Singer, and D'Angelo's Baby Mama Angie Stone was killed in a car crash in Montgomery, Alabama this morning. She was 63 yrs. old.
boooooooooooo
Post a Comment
Commenting Rules: Please watch your language. Disguise curse words if you must use them and do not threaten or attack other commenters.
Comments violating the rules will be deleted.