Kristoffer Diaz
Latest News on Kristoffer Diaz:
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center (Feb 18, 2026)
HELL'S KITCHEN to Present Final Encore Sessions Featuring Alicia Keys & OBC Cast Members (Feb 11, 2026)
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto (Feb 10, 2026)
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center (Feb 18, 2026)
HELL'S KITCHEN to Present Final Encore Sessions Featuring Alicia Keys & OBC Cast Members (Feb 11, 2026)
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto (Feb 10, 2026)
BIO
Kristoffer Diaz is a playwright and educator living and working in Brooklyn. Full-length titles include The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Welcome to Arroyo's, The Upstairs Concierge, and The Unfortunates. Awards: 2011 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award; finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama; winner, 2011 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play; winner, 2011 OBIE Award, Best New American Play; and the inaugural Gail Merrifield Papp Fellowship from The Public Theater (2011). He is a recipient of the Jerome Fellowship, the Future Aesthetics Artist Regrant and the Van Lier Fellowship (New Dramatists). Kristoffer holds a BA from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, an MFA from NYU's Department of Dramatic Writing, and an MFA from Brooklyn College's Performing Arts Management program.
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Director Michael Greif, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chris Lee, Kecia Lewis, Shoshana Bean, Composer/Producer Alicia Keys, Maleah Joi Moon, Choreographer Camille A. Brown, Book Writer Kristoffer Diaz and Musical Supervisor Adam Blackstone
Date:
03/06/2024
From: Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway
Writing
Book
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical
Kristoffer Diaz, Hell's Kitchen
winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Best New American Play
Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity
winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Play
Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Pulitzer Prize - 2010 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Pulitzer Prize - 2010 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance
Videos
Video: Yolanda Adams Recalls First Meeting with HELL'S KITCHEN Creator Alicia Keys
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-23 11:21:22
Video: Ne-Yo Takes His First Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-12-05 11:59:01
Video: Jessica Vosk Departs HELL'S KITCHEN With An Explosive 'Pawn It All'
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-01 21:34:50
Video: Yolanda Adams Says HELL'S KITCHEN Broadway Debut is a 'Bucket List' Moment
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2025-11-20 15:30:27
Video: Durrell 'Tank' Babbs and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain’t Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 14:17:29
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 14:09:08
Video: Tank and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain't Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Album Out Next Week
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-16 05:37:09
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk Sing 'Love Looks Better' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Michael Major - 2025-05-14 12:23:44
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-11 16:47:03
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-05 15:38:00
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-19 13:38:12
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:05:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-01 10:05:45
Video: Shoshana Bean Sings 'Pawn It All' from HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-15 16:13:08
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Authors Of Forever' From HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
by Stephi Wild - 2024-06-14 06:41:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-31 05:39:24
Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-12 14:28:51
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of Alicia Keys' New Musical, HELL'S KITCHEN
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-11-21 13:53:25
Video: Watch Alicia Keys Talk HELL'S KITCHEN on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-12 11:22:58
News
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow up.
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow up.
HELL'S KITCHEN to Present Final Encore Sessions Featuring Alicia Keys & OBC Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
In celebration of the final weekend of performances at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will present the return of Encore Sessions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
In celebration of the final weekend of performances at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will present the return of Encore Sessions.
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway Dallas 2026/2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
WICKED, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway In Boston 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
The 2026/2027 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre, an Ambassador Theatre Group venue has been revealed! Included in the Eight Show Season Subscription are Wicked and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
The 2026/2027 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre, an Ambassador Theatre Group venue has been revealed! Included in the Eight Show Season Subscription are Wicked and more.
HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing Date; Brandon Victor Dixon to Return
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN has announced its closing date on Broadway. Learn more about the show and how to still catch it on Broadway here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN has announced its closing date on Broadway. Learn more about the show and how to still catch it on Broadway here!
Video: Yolanda Adams and More in HELL'S KITCHEN'S A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2025
A new video of Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas” has now been released featuring newly added Hell's Kitchen cast member, Yolanda Adams and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2025
A new video of Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas” has now been released featuring newly added Hell's Kitchen cast member, Yolanda Adams and more!
Video: Yolanda Adams Recalls First Meeting with HELL'S KITCHEN Creator Alicia Keys
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 23, 2025
Grammy winner Yolanda Adams recently made her Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen. On a visit to TODAY with Jenna & Friends, she shared how starring in the show is a return to her theatrical roots and recalled her first meeting with creator Alicia Keys. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 23, 2025
Grammy winner Yolanda Adams recently made her Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen. On a visit to TODAY with Jenna & Friends, she shared how starring in the show is a return to her theatrical roots and recalled her first meeting with creator Alicia Keys. Watch the interview now.
Photos: Yolanda Adams as 'Miss Liza Jane' in HELL’S KITCHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
You can now get a first look at four-time Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams' Broadway debut in the role of Miss Liza Jane in the Grammy Award-winning hit musical Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
You can now get a first look at four-time Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams' Broadway debut in the role of Miss Liza Jane in the Grammy Award-winning hit musical Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys.
Jaime Castaneda Named Artistic Director at Dallas Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025
Dallas Theater Center has appointed Jaime Castañeda as its Enloe/Rose Artistic Director. Castañeda is the sixth artistic director in the theater's more than sixty-year history and will present his inaugural season at DTC in 2026-27.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025
Dallas Theater Center has appointed Jaime Castañeda as its Enloe/Rose Artistic Director. Castañeda is the sixth artistic director in the theater's more than sixty-year history and will present his inaugural season at DTC in 2026-27.
HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025
Hell's Kitchen, the Broadway musical from 17-time Grammy Award winner, Alicia Keys, will bring its North American tour to The Fabulous Fox. Hell's Kitchen is directed by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025
Hell's Kitchen, the Broadway musical from 17-time Grammy Award winner, Alicia Keys, will bring its North American tour to The Fabulous Fox. Hell's Kitchen is directed by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif.
Video: Kecia Lewis Takes Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2025
Kecia Lewis played her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, celebrating the end of her Tony-winning run. Watch the video of Lewis, who won a Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards the role of 'Miss Liza Jane'
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2025
Kecia Lewis played her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, celebrating the end of her Tony-winning run. Watch the video of Lewis, who won a Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards the role of 'Miss Liza Jane'
Video: Ne-Yo Takes His First Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2025
Ne-Yo officially made his Broadway debut last night in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. Watch a video of him taking his first bow in the production now! The cast also includes Amanda Reid, Kecia Lewis, Yolanda Adams, and more.
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2025
Ne-Yo officially made his Broadway debut last night in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. Watch a video of him taking his first bow in the production now! The cast also includes Amanda Reid, Kecia Lewis, Yolanda Adams, and more.
Submissions For ATC's National Latine Playwrights Award Are Open Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has launched a call for submissions for the 2026 National Latine PlaywrightsAward. Now in the 29th year of the award, submissions will be accepted through January late January.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has launched a call for submissions for the 2026 National Latine PlaywrightsAward. Now in the 29th year of the award, submissions will be accepted through January late January.
Video: Jessica Vosk Departs HELL'S KITCHEN With An Explosive 'Pawn It All'
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
The terrific Jessica Vosk has completed her run in Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway and the production has released footage from inside the Shubert Theatre as Vosk sings one last explosive performance of, 'Pawn It All'. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
The terrific Jessica Vosk has completed her run in Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway and the production has released footage from inside the Shubert Theatre as Vosk sings one last explosive performance of, 'Pawn It All'. Watch the video!
Listen: HELL'S KITCHEN Release Holiday Song 'Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas”
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025
Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen has dropped a new holiday song, “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas,' an original mash-up of the holiday classic “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and Alicia Keys’ “The Gospel.” Check it out now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025
Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen has dropped a new holiday song, “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas,' an original mash-up of the holiday classic “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and Alicia Keys’ “The Gospel.” Check it out now!
Video: Yolanda Adams Says HELL'S KITCHEN Broadway Debut is a 'Bucket List' Moment
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 20, 2025
Grammy-winning gospel icon Yolanda Adams is heading to Broadway! The four-time Grammy Award winner will step into the role of Miss Liza Jane in Hell’s Kitchen. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Yolanda to discuss her Broadway debut.
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 20, 2025
Grammy-winning gospel icon Yolanda Adams is heading to Broadway! The four-time Grammy Award winner will step into the role of Miss Liza Jane in Hell’s Kitchen. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Yolanda to discuss her Broadway debut.
Listen: Durrell 'Tank' Babbs Shares New Single 'Control'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025
R&B star Durrell “Tank” Babbs, back on Broadway for a limited run in Hell's Kitchen, has released his latest single, 'Control.' The track samples Janet Jackson’s hit “Control,” written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025
R&B star Durrell “Tank” Babbs, back on Broadway for a limited run in Hell's Kitchen, has released his latest single, 'Control.' The track samples Janet Jackson’s hit “Control,” written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Check it out now.
HELL'S KITCHEN to Release Holiday Song 'Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen will release a new holiday song, “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas,' featuring cast members Amanda Reid, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Jessica Vosk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen will release a new holiday song, “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas,' featuring cast members Amanda Reid, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Jessica Vosk.
Ne-Yo Make Broadway Debut as 'Davis' in HELL’S KITCHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Ne-Yo will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen. Nearly a decade after the recording artist won audiences over as The Tin Man in NBC’s “The Wiz Live!,” Ne-Yo steps onto the Broadway stage for the first time in the role of “Davis.”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Ne-Yo will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen. Nearly a decade after the recording artist won audiences over as The Tin Man in NBC’s “The Wiz Live!,” Ne-Yo steps onto the Broadway stage for the first time in the role of “Davis.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Kristoffer Diaz written?
Kristoffer Diaz has written 2 shows including The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Playwright), Hell's Kitchen (Book).
What awards has Kristoffer Diaz been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Elaborate Entrance.
What awards has Kristoffer Diaz won?
Kristoffer Diaz has won the Best New American Play Obie Award for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity and the Outstanding Play award at The Lortel Awards for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.
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