Beloved Tony winner Ben Platt is set to bring his signature charm and charisma to London's West End in the UK premiere of "Midnight at the Never Get," a highly anticipated musical from songwriter Mark Sonnenblick, best known for his work on Netflix's hit series "KPop Demon Hunters." The show, which explores themes of love, rebellion, and social change, will make its debut at the Menier Chocolate Factory in July.
Sonnenblick's book, music, and lyrics are woven together to create a poignant tale set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s New York City. At the heart of the story is the forbidden romance between Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman, who risk everything by performing love songs at a secret nightclub called "Midnight." As tensions build amidst the dawn of social revolution, the couple must navigate their own desires and the danger that surrounds them.
Under the direction of Tony and Drama Desk winner David Cromer, Platt will take on the lead role, bringing his distinctive voice and stage presence to the intimate theatre at the Menier Chocolate Factory. "I'm thrilled to be undertaking my first full run on the London stage," Platt said in a statement. "It's truly wonderful to work with Mark, who is not only a genius songwriter but also a true friend."
The show has been reworked for its UK debut, marking the first time it will be performed without the original Off-Broadway cast. Full casting announcements are expected shortly. Prior booking for tickets opens on March 2 for Menier Chocolate Factory supporters, with regular priority booking beginning on March 11.
With Platt's involvement, fans of his breakout role in "Dear Evan Hansen" can look forward to another unforgettable performance. Sonnenblick described the experience as a "gift" and an opportunity to collaborate with "a once-in-a-generation performer." The show is set to open on July 20 and close on September 12, promising a thrilling experience for audiences at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Sonnenblick's book, music, and lyrics are woven together to create a poignant tale set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s New York City. At the heart of the story is the forbidden romance between Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman, who risk everything by performing love songs at a secret nightclub called "Midnight." As tensions build amidst the dawn of social revolution, the couple must navigate their own desires and the danger that surrounds them.
Under the direction of Tony and Drama Desk winner David Cromer, Platt will take on the lead role, bringing his distinctive voice and stage presence to the intimate theatre at the Menier Chocolate Factory. "I'm thrilled to be undertaking my first full run on the London stage," Platt said in a statement. "It's truly wonderful to work with Mark, who is not only a genius songwriter but also a true friend."
The show has been reworked for its UK debut, marking the first time it will be performed without the original Off-Broadway cast. Full casting announcements are expected shortly. Prior booking for tickets opens on March 2 for Menier Chocolate Factory supporters, with regular priority booking beginning on March 11.
With Platt's involvement, fans of his breakout role in "Dear Evan Hansen" can look forward to another unforgettable performance. Sonnenblick described the experience as a "gift" and an opportunity to collaborate with "a once-in-a-generation performer." The show is set to open on July 20 and close on September 12, promising a thrilling experience for audiences at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
he is literally the perfect guy to bring this show to life, i've seen him perform live and he has such incredible stage presence! i love that its based on a true story from 1960s NYC, its going to be so cool to see it come to life in london's west end! 
can't wait for the tickets to go on sale, gonna get mine ASAP!!!
apparently multiple people have gone missing and rescue efforts are still ongoing it's like something out of a horror movie
. I mean, Ben Platt's been everywhere, done everything... how exciting that he's doing another one 
. The plot's all about forbidden love in 60s NYC - sounds like every other musical out there... 
. But hey, Mark Sonnenblick's got a thing for Netflix shows 
and this one's gonna be special because it has Ben Platt in it 
. Can't wait to see him perform his heart out... zzz...
can't wait to see him bring that charm & charisma to the West End! 1960s NYC vibes are always a winner and I love how the show explores themes of love, rebellion & social change. David Cromer as director is a dream team 
and with Platt's distinctive voice, this is gonna be one epic performance 
so ben platt is doing 'midnight at the never get' aka the forbidden love story of the year 
meanwhile i'm over here trying to figure out how he's gonna rock that lead role without being too emo 
the show sounds super 60s new york city vibes, kinda like 'kpop demon hunters' but w/o the demons 
can't wait to see him bring trevor copeland to life, hope his voice holds up under all those love ballads 
. Can't wait to see how the show has been reworked for its UK debut, hope it still captures that special magic 
I mean, I'm not sure if this is gonna be good or bad... Ben Platt's in it so that's a win right? 
But, on the bright side, David Cromer's directing so that's a plus! 