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'11 to Midnight' Opens Off-Broadway to Praise for Dance, Mixed Notes on Story

The dance-first New Year's Eve party piece from TikTok duo Cost n' Mayor begins an extended Orpheum run through April 19.

Overview

  • The world premiere opened February 11 at the Orpheum Theatre, with early reviews landing the next day.
  • A BroadwayWorld review roundup reports an average rating of 70%, signaling a generally positive but qualified reception.
  • Critics single out the high-energy theatrical street-style choreography and spirited ensemble work as standout strengths.
  • Reviews note shortcomings in narrative clarity and resolution even as the design and atmosphere earn favorable mentions.
  • Set at a New Year's Eve apartment party for seven friends, the show features music by Jacob Aviner, Spencer Novich, and Steve Toulmin, a cast discovered via a 500-plus submission online search, and direction by Lyndsay Magid Aviner, with observers watching whether the creators’ large social following converts to box office momentum.