Stereophonic (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%

(123 Ratings)

Positive

83%

Mixed

10%

Negative

Members say

Absorbing, Great singing, Great acting, Entertaining, Clever

About the Show

1976 rock band faces fame's edge, exploring creative chaos, breakup or breakthrough.

In the heart of Broadway's excitement, Stereophonic takes center stage as a critically acclaimed new play. Presented by producers Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Seaview, Sonia Friedman Productions, Linden Productions, and Ashley Melone & Nick Mills, this theatrical gem by David Adjmi moves from its world premiere at Playwrights Horizons to Broadway's Golden Theatre. Directed by Daniel Aukin and featuring original songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, Stereophonic has dominated "Best Theater of 2023" lists, earning high praises from The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, and more.

The narrative of Stereophonic unfolds within the pulsating atmosphere of a music studio in 1976. An up-and-coming rock band finds itself on the verge of superstardom while recording a new album. As pressures escalate, the band faces the potential for both breakup and breakthrough. Adjmi's masterful storytelling invites the audience to intimately immerse themselves in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up, accompanied by the creative brilliance of the Stereophonic team.

Show-Score Member Reviews (123)

100

Thought-provoking, Epic, Great singing, Great acting, Entertaining

See it if BEST play of the season! Script is funny and crackling/tense at different points. Score is better than any musical running right now.

Don't see it if You cannot handle a longer show. This one goes the distance at 3+ hours long, but you will not be bored. It is not slow at all.

100

Great writing, Great singing, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if The best new okay if the season. Brilliantly written, flawlessly performed. Dynamite from beginning to end.

Don't see it if No reason to miss it, but avoid the far sides and the very rear mezzanine. Sight lines for this one feel tricky, but otherwise—incredible.

Slow, Refreshing, Must see, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if You’re a fan of Fleetwood Mac, Daisy Jones & The Six, Rock & Roll

Don't see it if You need something fast paced, lots of set changes, not into rock music Read more

Relatable, Long, Riveting, Great singing, Great acting

See it if You want to see a great play with excellent music and artists at its forefront, and if you like hyper-realism on stage!

Don't see it if You don't like when something is too real, or can't sit through a 3 hour play.

Great staging, Great writing, Intelligent, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you enjoyed Daisy Jones and the Six (book or movie) and want to see something with similar themes in the same period.

Don't see it if you don't want an old-school kind of drama for three hours.

Absorbing

See it if You are a fan of music documentaries or like to learn about human relationships behind the making of music.

Don't see it if If you can’t sit for three hours- don’t see it. If you want a “musical” don’t see it - this is really a play with some great music.

Must see, Great staging, Great acting, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You're fascinated by the very realistic backstage rivalries and creation process of a 70s rock band. They might seem familiar...

Don't see it if If you need a strong, linear plot--this is more of a fly-on-the wall / character driven kind of a play. Read more

Original, Superb acting, Riveting, Masterful, Intense

See it if Best straight play I have seen in years. 3 hours flew by, each actor is exquisite and the original music is sublime. Great sound- a must see

Don't see it if -

Critic Reviews (10)

“ CRITIC’S PICK: 'Stereophonic' is an epic canvas rendered in hyper-intimate detail"
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"...richly satisfying multitrack production."
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"a high-strung, energetic in-studio creation"
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"the play turns into something altogether fresh and, in this play-with-music hybrid form"
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"its searing emotional heft creeps up and grabs you by the throat. It’s a chart topper."
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"...it’s easy to get swept up by the terrific original rock songs that throb through it."
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"Drama from the studio enters the stage, and it's a hit"
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"the kind of play that reminds you how the magic of theater is a singular experience."
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