Original musical MIDNIGHT by Todrick Hall to make New York City premiere this Autumn
Photo credit: Pamela Raith
Following two sold-out runs in London, MIDNIGHT, a bold new original musical written and directed by Todrick Hall, will make its New York premiere at the Daryl Roth Theatre from 12 September - 1 November.
Set in the American South during the 19th century, MIDNIGHT explores love, identity, empathy, and the humanity that connects us across the boundaries of race, class, and expectation. Featuring a wholly sung-through score that blends gospel, rhythm and blues, pop, rock, folk, opera, and musical theatre, the show follows twelve interconnected lives, six Black characters and six white characters, whose relationships challenge the worlds they have inherited and the assumptions they carry.
As friendships deepen, romances blossom, and beliefs are tested, the characters of MIDNIGHT are forced to confront what it truly means to understand another person’s experience.
Todrick Hall said: “Six years ago, frustrated by the state of the world and a level of division I had never experienced in my lifetime, I sat down to write the show I wanted to see. I wanted to create a story that felt as timeless as it was timely, a truly original musical that I hoped could change hearts, minds, and lives. I cannot wait to introduce my new musical baby to the world. Her name is MIDNIGHT, and she is so excited for New York City to meet her.”
Additional creative team, casting, ticketing information, and performance schedule will be announced shortly.