Midnight at the Never Get

See it if you'd like classic love songs (a la Berlin) sung by gay couple. Clever premise (set in Limbo) About memory, relationships, gay history, art.

Don't see it if you don't like gay themes, many similar songs (some standouts). Trevor is over-the-top (it may annoy you). Gr band. Nice set. Kicks in late.

See it if would have been a better cabaret show. If you like a story or musical about a piece of history that deal with the gay community.

Don't see it if If you want a consistent plot throughout the entire show. Plot turns and not for the betterment of the show.

See it if Gay love story set in a 1960's nightclub. Excellent original cabaret music. Surprising character and relationship developments.

Don't see it if You are not a fan of cabaret music. You are not interested in gay issues from the 60's and different ways that people coped.

See it if you want to follow the arc of a pre-to-post-Stonewall romance of 2 cabaret performers & their quest for acceptance (as gays & as performers)

Don't see it if u expect to see a mere cabaret act; u don't like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, et al (whose music Sonnenblick’s canny, original score evokes).

See it if Glossy, high toned view of gay liberation thru eyes of budding cabaret star Classy tunes well sung by Bolen cuts thru threatening schmaltz

Don't see it if Conceptual framework around storyline rather clunky but doesn't harm Gets repetitous in its cabaret format but has powerful political stance

See it if you enjoy 2-person musicals, stories about gay couples in pre-Stonewall era, songs in Great American Songbook style, delicious twist endings

Don't see it if don't like 2-actor musicals despite a live band, don't like plots about gay life in NYC in 60's & 70's or unreliable narrators, hate twist

See it if you love standards and the type of performer who excels in performing standards.

Don't see it if you don't want to wait through a pretty straightforward nightclub act to eventually get to something more innovative dramatically.

See it if Singer meets pianist/songwriter in 1965 NY. Can their act and relationship survive? Sam Bolen is a fine singer. Jeremy Cohen at the piano.

Don't see it if Great 5 piece jazz combo behind a scrim at back of stage. The plot reflects the frustration and danger of being gay in Mayor Wagner's NYC.

Also All original songs in the early 60s style. Well done

See it if you would like a sense of what the male gay scene was like pre-Stonewall or if you want to be introduced to the music of Mark Sonnenblick.

Don't see it if you've had enough gay-themed stuff lately.

See it if you enjoy cabaret-style musicals about gay-love & loss; beautiful old-school music; different gay-era (60s), dreamy sequences (ghosts).

Don't see it if anything GLBTQ turns you off. You'd miss out on amazing music, supporting a moving book. If just for Jeremy Cohen on the piano, SEE IT.

Also Don't go alone.

For some shows in particular, you have to be in the right frame of mind to absorb what's going on & what's being fed. This is one of those.

Me & 3 friends jumped on this bandwagon. We all cried. No surprise.

Uplifting, moving, sad, humorous, very witty, hopeful, heart-breaking... w/music that hits all the right spots inside. If you've lost a loved one recently & want desperately to see them again, you will DEF appreciate this experience.

That being said, lead performer Sam Bolen ("Trevor") is a little too much for my taste. I'd see this show again if he wasn't so over-the-top. The character would be completely fine & still full-on if he toned it down.

On the other hand, Jeremy Cohen (pianist "Arthur", story's songwriter) is FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC. Kudos also to the excellent 4-piece on-stage orchestra whom (along w/Jeremy) take great care of Mark Sonnenblick's amazing original music.

Even if you're not into cabaret-style storytelling (stagnant set), don't miss out.... Read more Read less

See it if You long for a great, romantic story with awesome performers and a wonderful, creative score and premise. It was fantastic!!!!

Don't see it if If you have a problem relating to romantic stories about LGBT couples. Other than that it's truly a show to be seen.

See it if You want to think about gay history while hearing songs that reflect an earlier era of crooning

Don't see it if You need more than 2 people performing and find gay romance boring (it isn't )

See it if Great talent on the small scale. Another fine York production. Pre-Stonewall.

Don't see it if Looking for epic action, go elsewhere.

See it if you're a fan of smart pastiche music evoking Cole Porter and cabaret novelty songs of the 60s. It's well done and sung very well.

Don't see it if you don't like older cabaret music, are homophobic, don't like one acts.

See it if a clever retelling of gay life in NY in the sixties told through torch songs and performance will be of interest to you.

Don't see it if Don't like a campy and ironic​ show--this was more poignant than expected and the acting and singing was great. Very clever.

See it if You like cabaret act shows with original songs that actually sound of the era and are witty.

Don't see it if You don't want to watch a gay romance or if you're expecting a meaty story. This is a pretty simple thing that packs a punch at the end.

See it if you enjoy new musicals w/gay stories. Charming talented cast connects w/ material and us but not each other. Entertaining but doesn't payoff

Don't see it if you're expecting a profound show. It tries to be about so many things, but never succeeds at any one. The resolution adds to the confusion.

See it if The music is memorable and beautifully performed. Easy to listen to. Very enjoyable.

Don't see it if You are a homophobe

See it if You want a cabaret show with an engaging story.

Don't see it if Want a tradional musical.

See it if you want to see what life was like back when the LGBT community was relegated to the back rooms of seedy clubs

Don't see it if you want a neat, tidy ending with clarity...or if you cannot handle same sex relationships

See it if Heart broken by ghosts of his past, Trevor tells his version of this love story; most of the story takes place before Stonewall riots

Don't see it if Music is pleasant but sleepy... needs more variety

Also It’s an enjoyable evening but I’m surprised by how many reviewers have gushed over this show!... Read more Read less

See it if you'd like a musical concerning a gay relationship between a singer and songwriter. Stick with it to the end. Some songs quite entertaining.

Don't see it if gay stories turn you off.

See it if You like a bit cabaret, with a bit a gay history, a bit of melodrama.

Don't see it if You prefer flashy musicals, or traditional musicals.

Also Enjoyed the beginning and enjoyed the ending. The middle could a bit less “tell” and a lot more “showing “.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to hear wonderful original songs and a marvelous band. See it if you want to think about the gay experience.

Don't see it if you are expecting a Broadway extravaganza. It is a small show.

Also This is a show you might want to see twice to appreciate the well-crafted songs. I thought Jeremy Cohen who plays the pianist was perfect. His acting was right on target. He made me believe in him. But I was disappointed with Sam Bolen. I compliment him on coming up with the idea for the show, but I felt he could just not get the lyrics across. I felt I would have enjoyed the show more if another singer who could convey the feeling of the words better was in the part. I enjoyed the talk back when Max Friedman, the director, Mark Sonnenblick,, the book, music and lyric writer, and Sam Bolen, one of the main stars, came out. Their comments enhanced my experience. I feel badly commenting on Sam Bolen's performance because he is a genuinely nice guy. But there is comfort in the fact that published reviewers thought his performance was just fine.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a small musical with a romantic '40's score and a gay sensibility.

Don't see it if lead tenor Bolen is good not great. Book needs work & takes a strange, sad, confusing twist 3/4 through that seems to come from nowhere.

Also As of 10/10/18, it appears that the production is attempting to clarify the confusing plot (what little there is), but the addition of a 3rd actor was odd. With work on the book (more clarification at the 3/4 point), Midnight could be more moving. As it is, go for the score & the chance to see a romantic gay story.... Read more Read less