Dule Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Condola Rashad are to star in the Broadway premiere of "Stick Fly," producers said.
Opening night is scheduled for Dec. 8 at Manhattan's Cort Theatre.
"My producing partners and I are thrilled to have such a strong and talented ensemble cast assembled," Keys said in a statement Wednesday.
"Having this incredible group of actors to help bring Lydia's beautiful play to life is going to take Broadway's wattage to the next level."