Stereophonic: What to know about the Tony Award-winning musical play and how to find Stereophonic tickets

Telegraph

27-02-2025

What is Stereophonic about?
Become a fly on the wall for a crucial moment in the life of a fictional rock group in Stereophonic. It's 1976 and the up-and-coming British-American band is in a recording studio in California, under pressure to put out their all-important second album. But personal and professional conflicts soon erupt.
The band features two warring couples: Reg and Holly, and Peter and Diana. That fraught quartet is trapped in the space with their drummer Simon and two sound engineers, Charlie and Grover. Romantic tensions, the pressures of fame, creative ambition, drug problems, ego, and occasional euphoria all fuel a riveting drama. Will they break through – or break up?
Stereophonic is written by David Adjmi and features phenomenal original music by Will Butler of the band Arcade Fire. The show is entirely live, with the cast all singing the songs and playing their own instruments, so the audience truly does feel like they're eavesdropping on a real album recording.
Stereophonic premiered in 2023 and was an instant hit. It transferred to Broadway in 2024 and made history as the play with the most Tony Award nominations ever: a whopping 13. It duly won multiple awards, including Best Play and Best Direction. Now London audiences get their invitation to see the hottest band in town.
How to buy tickets for Stereophonic
You can find seats for the London production of Stereophonic on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices.
The cast
The London Stereophonic production will repeat the feat of the smash-hit Broadway run by once again casting performers who can not only act but also sing and accompany themselves on guitar, bass, drums and more. On Broadway, the company featured Will Brill, Sarah Pidgeon, Tom Pecinka, Juliana Canfield, Chris Stack, Andrew R Butler, and Eli Gelb.
The Stereophonic play London cast is yet to be fully announced, although we do know that Gelb, Butler and Stack are all reprising their incredible performances. It will be exciting to see if more of the original cast join them, or if we get a chance to see new actors in the show.
Stereophonic playwright David Adjmi has written numerous acclaimed plays, including Stunning and Marie Antoinette, and won a Tony Award for Stereophonic. Composer Will Butler, of the Grammy-winning indie-rock band Arcade Fire, has also been Oscar nominated for the score of the movie Her.
The details
Where is Stereophonic playing?
Stereophonic runs at the Duke of York's Theatre, which is on St Martin's Lane, close to Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, and other theatres in London's West End.
What is the running time of Stereophonic?
The running time of Stereophonic is 3 hours and 10 minutes, with a 20-minute interval.
How long is Stereophonic running for?
Stereophonic is currently booking to September 20, 2025.
What is the minimum age for Stereophonic?
The age recommendation for Stereophonic is 13+.
Does Stereophonic have accessible tickets?
Yes, the show has captioned, BSL and audio-described performances scheduled. Find more information on the theatre website.
FAQs
Is Stereophonic based on Fleetwood Mac?
Not officially, although there are definite similarities between the unnamed fictional band in Stereophonic and the iconic real-life band Fleetwood Mac. The latter is also British-American, featured couples among its line-up (John and Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks), and recorded a landmark album in 1977, Rumours.
How much are Stereophonic tickets?
There are a range of Stereophonic tickets at different price points in the stalls, royal circle, upper circle and boxes of the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End. See the latest Stereophonic ticket prices and buy your tickets here.