WHAT: Last Night at Mikell’s. West Coast Premiere engagement of a new play.

WHO: A Play by Larry Muhammad.

Produced and directed by Ben Guillory. Presented by The Robey Theatre Company.

WHERE: The Los Angeles Theatre Center, Theatre 4, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013.

WHEN: Previews April 10 and 11. Opens Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. Regular show times: Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Closes Sunday, May 11.

HERBAL CIGARETETES WILL BE USED DUING THE PLAY. NO INTERMISSION. RUNNING TIME 1:30.

PLAY SUMMARY

James Baldwin is writing himself into bad health. After two heart attacks, the author returns to New York City for some rest, relaxation and much-needed TLC. First on his itinerary is the iconic jazz club Mikell’s, a favorite hangout, where his brother David tends bar. But things have changed. Mikell’s is closing, and his entourage this night consists of just Maya Angelou and Miles Davis. What’s intended as a celebration turns into an Irish wake for the not-yet deceased, instigated by Miles as James impulsively, on the spot, starts writing an elegy to his beloved old joint. It’s time to par-taayy!!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:

Thursday April 10, 17, & 24 performance $25 tickets. LAUSD Teachers, students, veterans, seniors $25 tickets

Previews - $25

Opening Night - $50

General - $40

Student with ID - $25

LAUSD Employee with ID - $25

Senior (65+) with ID - $25

Veteran with ID - $25

Groups of 10+ - $25, contact Robey

Discounted Nights - $25, reference performances date above for discounted nights

For a Robey representative and information: email office@therobeytheatrecompany.org

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PARKING INFORMATION:

The LATC parking is now at the Los Angeles Garage Associates Parking Structure, 545 S. Main St., LA, CA 90013. Patrons receive $8 parking with box office validation. Request a validation ticket at will call before or after the performance.

To pay:

  • Use the kiosk near the elevators (cash or card) OR the exit machine (card only).

  • Insert your parking ticket at the machine, then use the validation ticket to reduce the fee to $8.