Beginnings -- Chosen family -- Rediscovering a songbook -- The libretto -- Costumes & dance -- Staging New York lives -- The dream lifts off -- Afterword

"Alicia Keys has ... done it again with her hit musical Hell's Kitchen, a coming-of-age tale loosely based on Keys's own experiences of growing up in New York City. .... [this book] shares an intimate look inside the Tony- and Grammy-winning show's creation, from the first spark of an idea through the musical's journey to Broadway, where it continues to thrill audiences today. The book includes exclusive interviews with the original cast and creative team members; thoughts from Keys on the creation of her songs; stunning stage photography and behind-the-scenes images; insights into costume creation, set design, choreography, and casting; and much more"--Page 4 of cover