PICS: Producer Alicia Keys Presents The Cast Of Her New Broadway Production "Stick Fly"

Oct 20 | by Natasha

Alicia Keys has been dipping her fingers all the way in the behind-the-scenes lane these days. After directing her own 30-minute segment for Lifetime's "Five" tv movie showing how one particular family handled facing breast cancer, she's now in the producer seat for her new family-oriented Broadway production of "Stick Fly."

Check out pics from today's press day, plus what the play is all about, inside...

Alicia is at the production helm of the Broadway production, as well as composing original musical, of the upcoming play Stick Fly. She and the cast hit Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square this morning to debut their team to the media. Dule Hill, Tracie Thoms, Mekhi Phifer are a few of the actors starring in the play. Alicia said in a statement:

“It’s honestly been a dream come true. I love the humor and humanity of Stick Fly, and I’m so excited to be a part of the emotional journey."

She tweeted today: Meeting the press for @stickflyplay with cast and creative team @dulehill, @traciethoms

Ms. Keys teamed up with Director Kenny Leon ("The Mountaintop" & "Raisin In The Sun") and playwright Lydia R. Diamond to put on this production. Stick Fly is about a young woman goes home to meet her fiance's family for the first time on Martha's Vineyard. It focuses around an African American family, but appeals to any human experience.

Here's pics from today's media day:

Alicia kept it polished in dark tailored jeans, pumps and a blazer.

Stars Dule Hill, Traci Thoms, and Mekhi Phifer were there of course.

Playwright Lydia R. Diamond & Kenny Leon posed for pics.

Stick Fly begins at Broadway's Cort Theatre in previews November 18th. And the official opening night will be December 8th.

Photog: Lamparski

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Nah i am not buying it, sorry

Nah i am not buying it, sorry alicia not 2day love, no-one, no-one no-one rated u more than me but the truth is your a fake, u shoulda named the movie Shit Sticks, more like, that title would fit u more and Hell no i do not want to hear another album with fake lies, and allibies whilst you subliminally condition and brainwash the world as you prey on the next victim, Big up all my real black women in the struggle stay true to yourself, and dnt let anybody fool up ya heads and delude u with no smoky screen, of course she has to do movie now only the hypocrites and backbiters would be buying it anyway. Big up my Black women straight keep the faith 2012 deh roun da corner big up unnu self like wiz khali say bang bang bang bang

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11:38 am - Oct 23, '11

isn't this the same storyline

isn't this the same storyline as "jump the broom"?

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12:12 pm - Oct 21, '11

Thank you Natasha for bring

Thank you Natasha for bring the movie "FIVE" to our attention. Love love love me some Alicia, Jennifer and Demi...those dolls be on their grind 24/7 despite the naysayers and hateful folks. Keep on doing what you do doll and I will be chomping on popcorn and reading....check your breast ladies. Ish is really that serious..I have had 3 lumps removed from my breast over the last 10 years. I found my lumps laying in bed simply laying in bed and having an casual convo with the hubby...wink! Fortunately for me all of my lumps have been benign but lord knows I always get creep-ed out from the experience of removal....please note: Men should check their breast too and get annual mammos....

by Dee
11:43 am - Oct 21, '11

I am so glad that you had

I am so glad that you had positive outcomes!

by SweetDivaT
2:44 pm - Oct 21, '11

I saw this play in DC. It

I saw this play in DC. It was an amazing production. I can only imagine how great it will be on Broadway!

by SoRHOrEsq.
11:01 am - Oct 21, '11

Let's not forget this sister

Let's not forget this sister graduated from high school at 16 and was accepted to Columbia, she is not only talented, but she is very smart.

by Anonymous
9:31 am - Oct 21, '11

She looks great and is very

She looks great and is very talent, much success to Alicia

by NYbabe
8:25 am - Oct 21, '11

I love Alicia's blazer. The

I love Alicia's blazer. The tailoring is right on point. Probably cost $2,000 at least.

by But_I'm_Clevah
8:16 am - Oct 21, '11

I'm confused about what

I'm confused about what people are so offended about when it comes to this post. I reread it, and don't see any insults or "shade". If anything, it's highlighting that Alicia is going beyond an area that she's known for and has excelled in (music) to other projects (movies and theatre). As another poster said, this DOES sound like the premise for "Jumping the Broom", though....

by n_satiable
7:22 am - Oct 21, '11

WOW!!! Ms. Keys look

WOW!!! Ms. Keys look hot!!!!!!

by PURETRUTH
6:45 am - Oct 21, '11

IT'S FUNNY WHEN YOU CALL

IT'S FUNNY WHEN YOU CALL PEOPLE LIKE ALICIA LESBIAN OR GAY, MOST OF THE WOMEN IN HOLLYWEIRD ARE NOT COMPLETELY FEMALE, MOST ARE HERMANPHRODITES. YOU FIND THEM LOOKING ALL MANLY, THICK NECKS, JUST ODD AND WONDER WHAT IS GOING ON, SO WEIRD HOW MEN FOLLOW THEM, WOMEN GET INTO STRANGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FRIENDS, BECAUSE THE VIBRATIONS THEY PUT OUT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE.MOST OF THEM WERE "MADE" AND NOT CREATED. TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION. WE ARE INDEED LIVING IN THE LAST HR, GOD HELP US ALL. AMEN

by Anonymous
5:26 am - Oct 21, '11

BLANK STARE. you're a

BLANK STARE. you're a lunatic.

by Anonymous
12:02 am - Oct 26, '11

BLANK STARE. you're a

BLANK STARE. you're a lunatic.

by Anonymous
12:02 am - Oct 26, '11

Hermanphrodites? LOL Girl!

Hermanphrodites? LOL Girl! Sat down somewhere! Worry about what vibrations you put out in the atmosphere as well as your spelling/grammar.

by Anonymous
9:30 am - Oct 21, '11

OK I WILL 'SAT' DOWN. AND

OK I WILL 'SAT' DOWN. AND WATCH THE TRUTH GET UNVEILED WHY YOU GET DECIEVED! LOL THERE ARE SHEMALES OUT THERE THAT ARE ABOUT TO BE EXPOSED. #THROWSPOPCORNINYOURFACE

by Anonymous
1:17 pm - Oct 21, '11

I love Alicia! I always

I love Alicia! I always listen to her albums! Please come out with another one when you are done doing your productions!!!

by TruStarr
2:38 am - Oct 21, '11

DAMN! Alicia stay busy

DAMN! Alicia stay busy working. She was just performing at the biggest I Heart Radio concert. Her feature about breast cancer was exceptional. Now, she is producing and composing music for Stickily. That's called talent...

by Joyce
12:47 am - Oct 21, '11

Some people have too much

Some people have too much time on their hands and not enough brains in their heads (comment below mine). Much success to Alicia's new venture. You look beautiful ma.

by JayBird
12:18 am - Oct 21, '11

comment below mine @ 10:12.

by JayBird
12:21 am - Oct 21, '11

Natasha are you retarded or

Natasha are you retarded or just a jealous b*tch? either one is sad, Alicia Keys has no problems with her career and from where Im sitting she doesnt need any help. Do your research, if I recall Alicia did 6 intimate shows this summer that sold out in a matter of minutes and had people begging for more, and she did not even have an album out, it was based on her first album that came out 10 years ago, on a daily basis people are on twitter asking when new music is coming, just patiently awaiting her next project, you may want to go check on some of those other so called artist who are on life support, Alicia is just fine and she is winning all the way, producing for others, working on her own album, producing movies and plays, writing scores, have people waiting in line to work with her. I would say this career in on full steam ahead. Get a grip lady.

by Anonymous
12:13 am - Oct 21, '11

If it's not about her beloved

If it's not about her beloved Beyonce, she's not really checking for it. She mentioned Bey's shows selling out in minutes, but not Alicia's. I'm one of the folks on Twitter waiting for her new album.

by JayBird
12:26 am - Oct 21, '11

THE ONLY THING HILLARIOUS

THE ONLY THING HILLARIOUS OUTRAGEOUS AND SERIOUS IS ALICIA GOING OUT HER WAY TO HOME WRECK WHEN MEN AREN'T EVEN ON HER TO DO LIST. STOP FRONTING. SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD MOVIE BUT SEE HOW THE DEVIL REWARDS EVIL? NOW SHE'S GOT FILM MAKING AND PRODUCING UNDER HER BELT FOR PURPOSELY RUINING HER IMAGE AND AN ENTIRE MARRIAGE FOR NEGATIVE PUBLICITY. NOW THAT'S THE FILM IM INTERESTED IN SEEING, OK! AND HOW YOU HAD TIME TO BE WITH QUEEN LATIFAH ON YOUR HONEYMOON, TRICK! OR TREAT WE KNOW THE TRUTH.

by Anonymous
12:12 am - Oct 21, '11

Honey I feel sorry for you if

Honey I feel sorry for you if you think that Alicia's rewards came from the devil. i would hate to see your life if that is your thought process. alicia is blessed and highly favored and if you would stop making assumptions about her life based on blogs and foolery, and look at the FACTS as in how she lives her life and how much she does for others you would understand why she continues to win. i feel sorry for people like you that give the devil credit fot God work. so sad.

by Anonymous
12:39 am - Oct 21, '11

For nothing is secret, that

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad."God's yoke is burdenless, the devils? i'll just say you'll know them by their fruit. You are partially right in ONE thing, GOD allows the devil to act. Nothing done has not been approved by God, read the book of Job. So back to what I said. If you beieve what you said, honey boo feel sorry for ya self! Luke 8:17

by Anonymous
2:21 am - Oct 21, '11

You are another nut case

You are another nut case using the word of God to justify your hate and ignorance. I don't need to feel sorry for myself honey because I know who is in charge of my life and because I do I am able to be open minded and objective and don't need to make stupid assumptions about other peoples lives especially those that I do not. Go to sleep with and wake up with everyday or someone that I have no access to their personal life. If you want to quote scripture to back up your hate you better quote the scriptures that speak of gossip and being judgemental of others and giving the devil credit for the work of God. Like I said I feel sorry for you, you seem like the type that would be clueless as to why your life is a mess and would blame everyone but yourself. Look in the mirror its because of your twisted negativity. SMDH!!

by Anonymous
8:42 am - Oct 21, '11

Alicia Keys looks so young

Alicia Keys looks so young and fabulous. She is helping to bring a black writers story to the great white way. The sad part is that black people don't frequent Broadway. We don't support anything positive. It is important for us to know that there are wealthy black families that aren't in entertainment. It is really a beautiful written play that is identifiable to all races and ages.

by Anonymous
11:26 pm - Oct 20, '11

I love that AK can be sexy

I love that AK can be sexy without trying and she's not afraid to take risks in her career.

by Devin
11:04 pm - Oct 20, '11

Those that can direct,

Those that can direct, produce, write, compose and always creating. Those that can't due reality shows. Alicia is a beautiful talented black women. God Bless her and continue to shine. Her path is so bright. I love and adore her.

by Anonymous
10:59 pm - Oct 20, '11

Those that can direct,

by Anonymous
10:59 pm - Oct 20, '11

Why do the people who work

Why do the people who work for this site make it so obvious they're paid to say good sh*t on every single post, EVERY SINGLE POST, it could be a post about a serial killer and the comments would say "beautiful serial killer doing the damn thing make that money, get it serial killer, your serial killing career looks good from where I'm standing, WOW, and GOD I love this serial killer, serial killing in heels and glowing, the serial killer looks so happy, I can tell from looking at the photo the serial killer is so happy, yep, looking at a photo I can see into their life and tell they're happy" THE PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR THIS SITE DOING TOO MUCH TO STAY ON THE CELEBRITIES GOOD SIDE.

by anonymous
10:39 pm - Oct 20, '11

ok so everyone should be

ok so everyone should be miserable and negative? this is opinion, if you want to be negative fine, but why criticize others for seeing the glass half full as opposed to half empty? your statement is a bit on the crazy side. I know for damn sure I am not being paid by anyone and I tend to comment on the positive in a post and leave the negativity to others, it's choice, my life is full and fullfilling and I tend to look at the glass half full, so everyone has flaws but it is not my responsibility to point out each and every flaw, and I am not a fashion pro so I choose not to critique what others wear, they wear what makes them comfortable, its just the way that people view the world. I don't think that anyone needs to be paid to say positive things.

by Anonymous
11:41 pm - Oct 20, '11

So her original market isnt

So her original market isnt selling anymore...neo-soul r&b women empowerment, BLAH BLah, nobody's buying that image anymore..... So turn to movies with a bunch of old hags.... parading around the place!!!! make a new album lets know whatS really on your mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by anonymous
10:36 pm - Oct 20, '11

What the f*ck are you talking

What the f*ck are you talking about? she is working on an album, directing, producing plays and movies and music for others, it is called multi tasking, I understand that some people dont have a clue how to do that but it has nothing to do with her music not selling, she hasn't had an album out and people are eagerly anticipating her next album, you people kill me with your foolishness, this woman is grinding, if more people would learn how to do the same the world would be a different place and we wouldnt have so many people complaining about being broke and miserable, stop having tunnel vision for goodness sakes. SMDH.

by Anonymous
11:49 pm - Oct 20, '11

Didn't they have a movie

Didn't they have a movie similar to this play? Called "Jumping The Broom"?

by Ms.Anonymous
10:30 pm - Oct 20, '11

That's exactly what I was

That's exactly what I was thinking!! I would think maybe her play would have some differences in it. We shall see.

by IamCarmenS
2:20 am - Oct 21, '11

Anything A keys is

Anything A keys is selling--I'm not buying or watching...I am so good with her, Swizz is driving her nuts with his side hoes...you can see it in her face...but a dose of her own medicine is all

by Really Now?
9:43 pm - Oct 20, '11

Im sure Alicia Keys gives a

Im sure Alicia Keys gives a flying f*ck about what you think or how you feel about her life, I don't know what you are looking at but I see a woman that looks happy and excited, but those who are miserable tends to only see misery, it's all you can see because of your own miserable existence. SMDH!! I guess you are one of Swizz's side hoes so you know their business.

by Anonymous
11:54 pm - Oct 20, '11

What are you talking about?

What are you talking about? She's producing a Broadway play and she's smiling. I'm sure she doesn't care if you are good or bad with her.

by Anonymous
10:23 pm - Oct 20, '11

Lmao! Natasha why did you tag

Lmao! Natasha why did you tag this "Will This Save My Career?" SHADY!

by Treyshawn
9:39 pm - Oct 20, '11

Shady as hell! But for where

Shady as hell! But for where I'm standing her career is just fine! Her last single was the biggest song on urban radio within the last 3 yrs! check the facts! She's on break with music yet she's still doing big things! The hate this woman recieves is crazy, yet she's still shining and doing bigger and better things! This blog kisses up to other artist who's career are actually hurting, yet this post gets this tag! BS!

by callie
10:11 pm - Oct 20, '11

Wow! I hate to say it but

Wow! I hate to say it but some of our bi-racial sisters are not aging well. First Jasmine Guy, Faith Evans and Lisa Bonet. Someone said they saw My Girl Mya and that she too is looking old. Mariah Carey, Karen Parsons, Melissa Ford,Tracee Ellis Ross and now Alicia Keys! I have to say it some of them must take after the white side of the family. We all know most white women age horribly. I guess Halle Berry, Sally R. and Thandie Newton can thank the black side of the family for giving them their youthful looks! Halle Berry better thank the late Jerome Berry for giving her his good genes. At least she can give him credit for that. Why is Alicia Key looking so old lately? She is too young for this. After seeing some of these ladies Thank you Jesus for letting me take after my mom! Some of the ladies I mentioned were some beautiful lwomen but aging badly is nothing to play with! I don't wish looking old on my worst enemy.

by DATRUTH
9:17 pm - Oct 20, '11

Umm she looks young and fresh

Umm she looks young and fresh here! Looks like you're just a hater! Keep shining Alicia!

by callie
9:41 pm - Oct 20, '11

Please check your eyes fool,

Please check your eyes fool, this woman is gorgeous, clearly you have a vision problem. SMDH!!

by Anonymous
9:36 pm - Oct 20, '11

She is one busy lady.

by Anonymous
9:04 pm - Oct 20, '11

LOL!! Alicia is doing the

LOL!! Alicia is doing the damn thing. I love her, when its all said and done she will go down as one of the Greats. As for the haters just look at her and her body of work and then look at your life!! Yeah I understand why you are mad.

by Anonymous
8:47 pm - Oct 20, '11

Alicia's a quiet storm in the

Alicia's a quiet storm in the entertainment industry!! Brilliant, beautiful, black woman.

by Holly
8:31 pm - Oct 20, '11

She looks so natural and

She looks so natural and beautiful. Great to see her joining Broadway producing. Yea I ignore the negative comments because none of us on here know these ppl and they don't owe us their personal lives just their God given gifts and talents are meant to be shared. I get that there are ppl that use blogs to put down celebrities to make themselves feel better. Hey cheaper than therapy I guess.

by Cali Grl
8:21 pm - Oct 20, '11

Alicia is an extremely

Alicia is an extremely successful, busy woman as indicated from all of her work, projects and developing producer and director career which means she doesn't read the ignorant comments written online. You negative Nancy's are wasting your time and energy. Go do something productive ...