Jessica Vosk on Broadway's 'Hell's Kitchen' and Mother's Day Talkback

'Hell's Kitchen' on Broadway

• 🎭 The musical 'Hell's Kitchen' is a New York story inspired by the life and music of Alicia Keys.
• 🎤 Actress Jessica Vosk joins the show to discuss her role as Jersey, Alicia Keys' mother.

Portraying a Living Legend

• 🌟 Vosk finds playing a character based on a real, living person like Alicia Keys' mother both intimidating and inspiring.
• 🎯 Her goal is to make the real person proud by capturing her essence accurately in the performance.
• 💡 Vosk relates the role to her own experiences, understanding the nuances and complexities of motherhood.

Personal Journey and Broadway Comeback

• 💼 Vosk transitioned from a career on Wall Street to Broadway, now celebrating her fifth show.
• 🐶 She humorously notes her dog, Fred, is her first child, but playing a mother on stage has deepened her understanding of maternal roles.
• 👏 Vosk emphasizes that playing a mother has helped her understand her own mother's perspective and the challenges of parenting.

Broadway's Resurgence

• 📈 Broadway is experiencing a significant resurgence post-pandemic, with many shows and stars returning.
• 🏆 'Hell's Kitchen' recently celebrated its one-year anniversary on Broadway, a significant achievement.
• 🎉 The current season is exciting, with many friends and colleagues receiving Tony nominations.

Special Mother's Day Event

• 🎁 A special Mother's Day talkback will feature Alicia Keys and her mother after the Saturday matinee performance.
• 🎤 Attendees can expect a sassy and engaging post-show discussion with the inspiration behind the character Vosk plays.