Stereophonic to Transfer to the West End in May 2025
The critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning drama Stereophonic by David Adjmi is set to make its West End debut at the Duke of York’s Theatre in May 2025. Following a groundbreaking run on Broadway, the play will arrive in London with its signature blend of intense drama, evocative music, and layered storytelling.
About Stereophonic
Set in a California music studio, Stereophonic immerses audiences in the turbulent world of a Fleetwood Mac-style rock band. The drama unfolds as the band works on their latest album, with romantic entanglements, creative conflicts, and rising tensions threatening to tear the group apart—just as they’re poised for fame.
The three-act, three-hour play also features original songs by Will Butler (of Arcade Fire), seamlessly integrating music into the narrative to heighten its emotional impact.
West End Cast
The production will feature three original cast members reprising their Broadway roles:
Eli Gelb as Grover
Andrew R Butler as Charlie
Chris Stack as Simon
Full casting for the West End production will be announced soon.
Photograph by Julieta Cervantes
Creative Team
Directed by Tony-winning director Daniel Aukin, Stereophonic boasts an exceptional creative team:
Scenic Design: David Zinn (The Humans, Fun Home)
Costume Design: Enver Chakartash (Sanctuary City)
Lighting Design: Jiyoun Chang (The Skin of Our Teeth)
Sound Design: Ryan Rumery (Be More Chill)
Music Director: Justin Craig (Hedwig and the Angry Inch)
Voice, Text, and Dialect Coach: Gigi Buffington
Hair and Wig Design: Robert Pickens and Katie Gell
Production History and Awards
Stereophonic premiered at Playwrights Horizons in 2023 to widespread acclaim. Its Broadway transfer in 2024 made history with a record-breaking 13 Tony Award nominations, the most ever received by a play. The production went on to win five Tonys, including:
Best Play
Best Director: Daniel Aukin
Best Featured Actor: Will Brill
Best Scenic Design: David Zinn
Best Sound Design: Ryan Rumery
West End Run
The West End production is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, alongside Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Seaview, Linden Productions, and Ashley Melone and Nick Mills.
Venue: Duke of York’s Theatre, London
Opening Date: May 2025 (exact date to be confirmed)
Tickets are expected to go on sale soon via official channels, with further announcements regarding casting and performance schedules anticipated in the coming weeks.
Why Stereophonic Is a Must-See
With its raw and emotional portrayal of relationships, fame, and artistic struggle, Stereophonic has already captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike. Combining compelling storytelling with live music, the production promises to be one of the most electrifying theatre experiences in the West End in 2025.
