They're in the bright lights. Stereophonic by David Adjmi has won the Tony Award for Best Play at The 77th Annual Tony Awards, held at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater June 16.
The play has had a very successful Tony night after making history as the most Tony nominated play in Broadway history, with wins for Direction of a Play (Daniel Aukin), Featured Actor (Will Brill), Sound Design (Ryan Rumery), and Scenic Design (David Zinn).
The play, which follows an unnamed '70s rock band recording their sophomore album, made history as the play with the most Tony Award nominations ever, at 13. It features original music by Will Butler, formerly of the band Arcade Fire. It recently announced an extension until January 5, 2025 at the Golden Theatre.
The cast features 2024 Tony winner Will 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.
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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.
The other Best Play nominees were Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Mary Jane, Mother Play, and Prayer for the French Republic.
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Andrew R. Butler and Eli Gelb in Stereophonic
Juliana Canfield in Stereophonic
Sarah Pidgeon in Stereophonic
Sarah Pidgeon, Juliana Canfield, and Tom Pecinka in Stereophonic
Chris Stack and Will Brill in Stereophonic
Juliana Canfield in Stereophonic
Company of Stereophonic
Company of Stereophonic
Tom Pecinka and Sarah Pidgeon in Stereophonic
Company of Stereophonic
