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Ben Platt to Lead U.K. Premiere of Midnight at the Never Get at Menier Chocolate Factory

The reimagined 2018 Off-Broadway love story set in 1965 New York moves to an intimate London stage under David Cromer.

Overview

  • Previews begin July 11, opening night is July 20 and the limited run ends September 12 at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
  • Priority booking opens March 2 for venue supporters, with wider public sales from March 11.
  • The UK staging has been reworked and will be directed by Tony and Drama Desk winner David Cromer, with further casting to be announced.
  • Mark Sonnenblick, a recent Grammy winner known for work on Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, wrote the book, music and lyrics.
  • A first-look clip features Ben Platt performing the ballad “Mercy of Love” from the score.