Set in a secret gay bar in 1965 Greenwich Village, the cabaret-style show packs hidden surprises
Bryan Banville, foreground, and Coy Bianchi at the piano in Diversionary Theatre’s “Midnight at the Never Get.” Five years after Diversionary Theatre secured the rights for the West Coast premiere of writer/composer Mark Sonnenblick’s cabaret-style musical “Midnight at the Never Get,” the pandemic-delayed show finally opened on Saturday night. It was worth the wait.
But in the opening minutes of the show, it’s clear that something’s amiss. Between songs, Trevor tells the audience about their relationship, but then the story shifts to the past tense. Trevor’s memory for details is also fuzzy, and the man at the keyboard is not actually Arthur.As the mystery of the play unfolds, the “never get” title begins to makes more sense. Despite their love for one another, Trevor and Arthur never get a chance at a happily ever after.
As Trevor, Banville has found a great vehicle for his talents as a singer, comedian and entertainer, and under Brotebeck’s direction, his acting talents particularly shine. While Trevor’s trademark is over-the-top giddiness, Banville underpins it with vulnerability and pain. As the pianist , Cody Bianchi is an exceptional piano player and he’s cool and understated as an actor, providing good contrast to Banville.
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