They're in the bright lights. The cast of Stereophonic visited Rough Trade in Midtown June 25 for a special album signing. Joined by songwriters Will Butler and Justin Craig, the company got to use the signing as a moment to celebrate the production's impressive Tony wins with the show's passionate fan base.
Written by David Adjmi, the play won the Tony award for Best Play, Direction of a Play (Daniel Aukin), Featured Actor (Will Brill), Sound Design (Ryan Rumery), and Scenic Design (David Zinn). The play had already made history prior to the ceremony as the most Tony nominated play in Broadway history, with 13 nominations.
The play, which follows an unnamed '70s rock band recording their sophomore album, features original music by Butler, formerly of the band Arcade Fire. The production will run on Broadway until January 5, 2025 at the Golden Theatre.
Stereophonic Cast Recording
Sarah Pidgeon, Andrew R. Butler, Will Brill, Tom Pecinka, Juliana Canfield, Chris Stack, Will Butler, and Justin Craig
Juliana Canfield and Will Brill
Justin Craig at the Stereophonic album signing at Rough Trade
Will Brill and Juliana Canfield
Chris Stack and Will Butler
Eli Gelb and Chris Stack
Eli Gelb, Chris Stack, Will Butler, and Justin Craig
Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, Sarah Pidgeon, Tom Pecinka, Andrew R. Butler, and Eli Gelb
Company of Stereophonic
Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, Sarah Pidgeon, Tom Pecinka, Andrew R. Butler, Eli Gelb, Chris Stack, Will Butler, and Justin Craig
Andrew R. Butler, Eli Gelb, and Chris Stack
Stereophonic Broadway cast album signing at Rough Trade
Juliana Canfield and Sarah Pidgeon
Sarah Pidgeon
Juliana Canfield
Tom Pecinka and Andrew R. Butler
Eli Gelb, Chris Stack, Will Butler, and Justin Craig
Eli Gelb, Chris Stack, and Will Butler
Stereophonic features Brill, Andrew R. Butler, Juliana Canfield, Eli Gelb, Tom Pecinka, Sarah Pidgeon, and Chris Stack. The show originally ran Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in late 2023. Rave reviews and positive word of mouth led to an extension Off-Broadway and then a fast Broadway transfer, with the full cast reprising their roles.
READ: How Stereophonic's Juliana Canfield and Sarah Pidgeon Found the Music, and a Friendship
The production is supported by understudies Cornelius McMoyler, Benjamin Anthony Anderson, Sofia Deler, and Lily Ganser. Casting is by Alaine Alldaffer and Taylor Williams.
The show is directed by Daniel Aukin and features costume designer Enver Chakartash, lighting designer Jiyoun Chang, sound designer Ryan Rumery, music director Justin Craig, and vocal coach Gigi Buffington.
The Broadway run is produced by Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Seaview, Sonia Friedman Productions, Linden Productions, and Ashley Melone & Nick Mills.
Stereophonic Cast Recording
Sarah Pidgeon, Andrew R. Butler, Will Brill, Tom Pecinka, Juliana Canfield, Chris Stack, Will Butler, and Justin Craig
Juliana Canfield and Will Brill
Justin Craig at the Stereophonic album signing at Rough Trade
Will Brill and Juliana Canfield
Chris Stack and Will Butler
Eli Gelb and Chris Stack
Eli Gelb, Chris Stack, Will Butler, and Justin Craig
Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, Sarah Pidgeon, Tom Pecinka, Andrew R. Butler, and Eli Gelb
Company of Stereophonic
Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, Sarah Pidgeon, Tom Pecinka, Andrew R. Butler, Eli Gelb, Chris Stack, Will Butler, and Justin Craig
Andrew R. Butler, Eli Gelb, and Chris Stack
Stereophonic Broadway cast album signing at Rough Trade
Juliana Canfield and Sarah Pidgeon
Sarah Pidgeon
Juliana Canfield
Tom Pecinka and Andrew R. Butler
Eli Gelb, Chris Stack, Will Butler, and Justin Craig
Eli Gelb, Chris Stack, and Will Butler
