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Diversionary Theatre announces the West Coast premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, with book, lyrics, and music by Mark Sonnenblick, conceived by Sam Bolen, Max Friedman, and Mark Sonnenblick and directed by Stephen Brotebeck. Midnight at The Never Get will run through Nov. 24.
Bryan Banville (The Mystery of Irma Vep, Significant Other) returns to the Diversionary stage as Trevor. The cast also stars Cody Bianchi in their Diversionary debut as Arthur and Troy Tinker as Older Trevor.
The creative team includes Stephen Brotebeck (Director), Janine Rose (Sound Design), Nayeli Bailey (Lighting Design), Claire Peterson (Costume Design), Yi-Chien Lee (Scenic Design), Ron Councell (Music Supervisor and Vocal Coach), and Jesse Marchese, (Production Dramaturg).
It’s 1965 in Greenwich Village. In an illegal backroom cabaret called The Never Get, lovers Trevor and Arthur perform an act that unabashedly celebrates gay romance for like-minded audiences. As they croon their way toward the end of a revolutionary decade, facing the conflicting promises of professional success and personal liberation—will their relationship survive? Featuring a lush and seductive score inspired by the Great American Songbook, Midnight at the Never Get is a dreamy musical meditation on memory, personal and political courage, and the enduring power of love.
Diversionary Theatre is the nation’s third-oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre dedicated to amplifying queer voices through the performing arts in a dynamic, inclusive, and provocative environment that celebrates and preserves their unique culture while contributing to an environment of diversity and inclusion throughout the broader community. Since Diversionary’s founding in 1986, it has continually provided an inspiring and thought-provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse stories of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning communities in the form of live entertainment that all can enjoy.
The run will also include at least ten $10 Prebys Foundation Access-For-All tickets and Pay-What-You-Will & Industry Night (Nov. 11). The Clark Cabaret and Bar will remain open before and after each performance. For tickets and more information, visit diversionary.org or call 619.220.0097.
