Last Night at Mikell's at Los Angeles Theatre Center

Play reading. Written by Larry Muhammad. Directed by Ben Guillory. Presented by The Robey Theatre Company.

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!!

The Robey Theatre Company Producing Artistic Director Ben Guillory directs a cast that includes Julio Hanson, Toyin Moses, Dmetrius Williams-Conley and Nick Gillie.