A NEW MUSICAL EXPLORES RECOVERY THROUGH RAW HUMOR AND HOPE: SOBER SONGS BEGINS PERFORMANCES AUGUST 30 AT THEATRE ROW
SOBER SONGS is about the humanity, heartbreak, humor, and hope inside recovery.
It’s messy. It’s imperfect. It’s real.
Previews Begin August 30 | Opening September 6 | Limited Run Through September 21
NEW YORK, NY: July 22, 2025 – SOBER SONGS, a daring new musical by Michael Levin (New York Times Best Selling author), with music direction and arrangements by Brian Reynolds, choreography by Megan Roe, directed by Chris Mackin, will begin previews at Theatre Row’s Theatre Three (410 West 42nd Street) on Saturday, August 30, with an official opening on Saturday, September 6. Performances run through Sunday, September 21. Special Pre-sale pricing $10 off every ticket until August 15. Tickets are $39-$89 + fees and are now available online at bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/sober-songs.
SOBER SONGS is a darkly comedic musical that follows six young adults in recovery at a local AA meeting founded by the gruff but loving “Cap.” Blending biting humor, emotional ballads, and sharp dialogue, the show evolves from light and charming to deeply emotional, offering a raw, character-driven, and emotionally authentic look at addiction, love, identity, and the complicated, messy road to sobriety. With heart, heartbreak, and cathartic honesty, Sober Songs offers a deeply human—and at times hilarious—glimpse into recovery culture.
“Sobriety gave me everything, and I wanted to share that message through SOBER SONGS,” reflects Levin. “Recovery isn’t just possible, it’s powerful, joyful, and full of life. 12-step recovery creates a unique situation where differences fade away and lives are transformed. Meetings create a safe space for people from diverse backgrounds to come together with a common goal.”
Mackin brings a deeply personal connection to SOBER SONGS, “having witnessed loved ones struggle with addiction. I was immediately drawn to the show’s raw honesty and its powerful blend of country, rock, and blues. For me, this production is about more than recovery–it’s about connection, resilience, and the power of community.”
Produced by Silver Kung, the show features scenic design by Joshua Warner, costume design by Izzy Kitch, lighting design by Annie Garret-Larson, and sound design by Travis Joseph. Casting is by Hardt Casting. Sharon Fallon Productions is the General Manager. Publicity and Marketing by Katie Rosin/Kampfire
SOBER SONGS plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, October 5:
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Fridays at 7 p.m.
Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $39-$89 + fees and are now available online at bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/sober-songsor by calling 212 714-2891. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Theatre Row Box Office, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Running Time: 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission
Website: SoberSongsTheMusical.com
BIOGRAPHIES
MICHAEL LEVIN (Book, Music & Lyrics) Michael Levin is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, ghostwriter, and journalist. He's written for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times, HuffPost, and practically every other outlet you can think of. He's been interviewed by the BBC for Worldwide Radio and TV. He starred in his own one-man show, Jenny Loves Me, which played to sold-out audiences in Boston and New York.
CHRIS MACKIN (Director) is a Brooklyn-based producer, director, and guitarist working at the intersection of theater and live music. As founder of Loop Troupe and Executive Producer of Popular Shows LLC, he develops plays, musicals, and concert productions at leading venues across New York and the Northeast. He is Creative Director of Bushwick’s Dead, a concert series in residency at Brooklyn Bowl, and plays guitar and composes in Boojum, a psychedelic jam band.
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Listings Information:
What: Sober Songs
Where: Theatre Three @ Theatre Row 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
When: Saturday, August 30 - September 21, 2025
How: $39-$89 + fees and are now available online at bfany.org/theatre-row
A raw, funny, and deeply human musical about finding hope, healing, and higher power, one meeting at a time.
