Stereophonic 2023
Ages: 13+
Opened: October 29, 2023Closing: December 17, 2023
Stereophonic - 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
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‘Stereophonic’ Off Broadway Review: Part Robert Altman, Part Fleetwood Mac Jukebox Musical
9 / 10
The actors clearly relish these splashy scenes, but they are more impressive in far quieter moments. Pidgeon and Canfield quickly establish a female refuge against all the testosterone raging around them. As the leader of the band, Pecinka projects a strong sense of male entitlement that masks a deep insecurity, because the two female characters played by Pidgeon and Canfield are the real creative force in this recording studio. The actors expertly perform original songs by Will Butler, who regurgitates the sound, if not the spirit, of Fleetwood Mac.
Stereophonic Goes Its Own Way, and Finds Its Groove
8 / 10
This cast can pull off Adjmi’s knotty dialogue scenes, and they’re all remarkable musicians, able to jam in perfect synchronization and (as the plot often demands) total discord. Brill, so nervy and and raw as Astrov in Uncle Vanya this summer, is almost frayed to pieces as Reg, able to contort his body into postures that range from unsettling to pathetically funny. Across from him, Canfield makes Holly that much more careful and precise—you saw that same quality in her assistant on Succession, and also in the behind-the-eyes mysteries of Fefu and Her Friends. Stack draws on an element of Monty Python-ish good humor (Simon is, unsurprisingly, a big fan of their comedy) but is able to downshift into brawler mode at any moment. Pecinka and Pidgeon, together, get the lived-in savagery of a long relationship, allowing Peter and Diana to be as sweet as they are cruel to each other.
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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
What productions of Stereophonic have there been?
Stereophonic has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2023 and Broadway which opened in 2024.
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.
What theatre is Stereophonic playing at Off-Broadway?
Stereophonic is playing at the Playwrights Horizons, which is located at 416 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th Aves) New York.
What awards has Stereophonic been nominated for?
Stereophonic has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Enver Chakartash, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Daniel Aukin, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Eli Gelb, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Jiyoun Chang, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for David Adjmi, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for David Zinn, and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Ryan Rumery.
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