Michael Sommers News

Review Roundup: Rajiv Joseph’s ARCHDUKE Opens Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 13, 2025

Now playing at Roundabout Theatre Compny is Rajiv Joseph’s Archduke, directed by Darko Tresnjak.

Review Roundup: THE BURNING CAULDRON OF FIERY FIRE

by Stephi Wild — November 10, 2025

The world premiere of The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire, written by Anne Washburn and directed by Steve Cosson, in a co-production with The Civilians, is now open.

Review Roundup: KYOTO Opens at Lincoln Center Theater

by A.A. Cristi — November 3, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting the American premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance production of the 2025 Olivier Award-nominated play KYOTO.

Review Roundup: MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 3, 2025

Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is now officially open Off-Broadway! Messy White Gays stars Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick, James Cusati-Moyer, Aaron Jackson, Drew Reilly, Matt Steele, and Pete Zias.

Review Roundup: LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock

by A.A. Cristi — October 30, 2025

Find out what the critics are saying about the Broadway production of Little Bear Ridge Road, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, with direction by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello,

Review Roundup: BEAU THE MUSICAL Opens at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — October 27, 2025

Beau The Musical opens tonight at its new home at The Distillery at St.

Review Roundup: Aubrey Plaza and More Star in LET'S LOVE! at Atlantic Theater Company

by A.A. Cristi — October 15, 2025

The world premiere of Let’s Love!, written by Academy Award winner Ethan Coen and directed by Tony Award nominee Neil Pepe, is now running at the Linda Gross Theater! Let’s Love! is a comedy, a trio of one acts, that explores love in all its miserable glory.

Review Roundup: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY Opens At The Public Theater

by A.A. Cristi — October 15, 2025

OH HAPPY DAY! opens tonight at The Public Theater.

Review Roundup: THE HONEY TRAP at Irish Repertory Theatre

by Nicole Rosky — September 29, 2025

Now running at Irish Repertory Theatre is the New York Premiere of The Honey Trap by Leo McGann .

Review Roundup: HOUSE OF MCQUEEN Opens Off-Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — September 9, 2025

The life of designer Alexander McQueen comes to life in the new play House of McQueen, a sexy, flamboyant, irreverent, and poignant theatrical portrait that unravels the enigma of fashion icon.

Review Roundup: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Opens On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — August 18, 2025

The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE plays the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway.

Review Roundup: MAMMA MIA! Returns to Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — August 14, 2025

Here we go again! The beloved jukebox musical classic turned global film phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway is now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Review Roundup: WELL, I'LL LET YOU GO Opens At Irondale

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2025

Bubba Weiler's Well, I'll Let You Go at The Space at Irondale (85 S Oxford St, Brooklyn).

Review Roundup: CAN I BE FRANK? by Morgan Bassichis at SoHo Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — August 4, 2025

Can I Be Frank?, written by and starring comedian, artist, and writer Morgan Bassichis, directed by 2025 Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!; Josh Sharp’s ta-da!), based on and with original material by the late comedian and performance artist Frank Maya is playing now at SoHo Playhouse.