Overview
- The touring production is playing the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando through March 8, 2026.
- Critics praised the cast’s vocal firepower, noting understudy Marley Soleil stepping into the lead role of Ali on opening night and strong turns from Kennedy Caughell, Desmond Sean Ellington, Roz White, and JonAvery Worrell.
- Reviewers highlighted creative contributions including Camille A. Brown’s choreography, Natasha Katz’s lighting, Robert Brill’s scenic design, and musical arrangements by Alicia Keys and Adam Blackstone.
- A performance attended by a reviewer featured microphone and lighting glitches, an overpowering audio mix at times, and extended flashing police lights that could affect sensitive viewers.
- The semi‑autobiographical coming‑of‑age musical weaves Keys’ hits such as “Girl on Fire,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” “Empire State of Mind,” and “Fallin’” with new songs; the listed runtime is 2:35 with tickets starting at about $67.70.