Stereophonic
Ages: 13+
Closing: December 17, 2023Stereophonic - 2023 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th Aves) New York, NY 10036
David Adjmi’s Stereophonic zooms in on a music studio in the mid-1970s, where an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. Will the ensuing pressures spark their breakup — or their breakthrough? Featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, this intimate, electric play mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation.
Stereophonic - 2023 - Off-Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Stereophonic
'Stereophonic' review — a familiar song about the trials of rock and roll
7 / 10
There’s a lot to admire about Stereophonic. The cast gives feel-real performances under the thoughtful direction of Daniel Aukin. David Zinn's recording studio set could pass for the real thing. Enver Chakartash's costumes, particularly the chunky-heeled huaraches, could have walked out of a ’70s closet. On the B-side (er, downside), Adjmi calls the play a “love letter to artists.” In terms of fresh ideas about the creative process, the play doesn’t deliver an LP’s worth of insights. In the end, it feels like a song we’ve heard before.
Stereophonic Review
8 / 10
At three hours long (plus intermission), “Stereophonic” feels as if it’s in Annie Baker territory – which is to say long and slow but meticulously observed from real life, unfolding as if in real time, but also offering a subtle wit and the possibility of deeper meaning. But does that sound like the right approach for a play about ROCK N ROLL?! Sure, there is an original rock score by the Grammy-winning musician Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire, but I counted only a half dozen songs, and, in keeping with the naturalistic approach, they were presented as if the band was figuring them out — therefore largely in snippets and stops and starts, the band spending more time listening to the raw recordings of their music than playing it.
STEREOPHONIC Extended for Three Additional Weeks at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2023
Playwrights Horizons will present a three-week final extension of David Adjmi’s Stereophonic, directed by Daniel Aukin with original songs by Oscar nominee and Grammy winner Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire.
Review Roundup: David Adjmi's STEREOPHONIC at Playwrights Horizons
by Nicole Rosky - October 30, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - October 30, 2023
Playwrights Horizons is now presenting David Adjmi's Stereophonic, directed by Daniel Aukin with original songs by Oscar nominee and Grammy winner Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire. The world premiere production runs through November 26 on the Mainstage at Playwrights Horizons. Let's see what the critics are saying!
Playwrights Horizons Extends World Premiere of STEREOPHONIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2023
Playwrights Horizons will present a one-week extension of Stereophonic, a world premiere production directed by Daniel Aukin with original songs by Will Butler. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the pressures and breakthroughs of an up-and-coming rock band in 1976.
Stereophonic FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long has Stereophonic been running Off-Broadway?
Stereophonic opened at the Playwrights Horizons on Sunday Oct 29, 2023 and has now been running for 1 month.
Stereophonic History
Other Productions of Stereophonic
| 2023 | Off-Broadway |
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
| 2024 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2025 | West End |
West End |
| 2025 | US Tour |
US Tour |
Stereophonic - 2023 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Costume Design | Enver Chakartash |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Director | Daniel Aukin |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play | Eli Gelb |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lighting Design | Jiyoun Chang |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Play | David Adjmi |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Scenic Design | David Zinn |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Sound Design | Ryan Rumery |
Videos