Michelle Obama took to social media to share moments from the opening night of Alicia Keys’ Broadway musical, Hеll’s Kitchen. The former First Lady posted behind-the-scenes photos alongside the Grammy-winning artist.In her caption to her 57.2 million Instagram followers, Obama praised Keys, saying, “@AliciaKeys, you’ve done it again! I absolutely loved every second of @HellsKitchenBway and found myself singing and dancing the entire night.”She also shared a group snapshot featuring Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Alicia’s mother Terria Joseph, and the singer’s producer husband Swizz Beatz. Obama expressed admiration for Keys’ hard work in bringing the production to life, noting her creativity and light shining through. Keys, in response, thanked Obama for her support, emphasizing the power of sisterhood.

The post garnered nearly 170,000 likes from supportive fans. Michelle Obama’s attire for the occasion included an all-black outfit featuring a strapless jumpsuit layered over a sheer long-sleeved top and pointy-toe black leather boots. Her hair was styled in micro braids pulled into a ponytail adorned with large, silver-toned geometric earrings. Alicia Keys, who wrote the music for the show, opted for a denim-on-denim ensemble that showcased her toned midriff.

Prior to the opening night, Keys revealed that Hеll’s Kitchen had been a passion project over a decade in the making. She expressed her honor in being part of Broadway season and highlighted Hеll’s Kitchen as a New York story of finding dreams, encapsulating her own journey.