The full cast has been confirmed for the eagerly awaited West End transfer of the multi-award-winning Broadway hit Stereophonic.
Directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Aukin, the 1970s-set production about a rock band on the verge of a breakthrough or a break-up (playing the Duke of York’s Theatre from 24 May until 20 September), will feature original New York cast members Andrew R Butler, Tony nominee Eli Gelb and Chris Stack. Butler and Gelb will reprise their performances as sound engineers Charlie and Grover, with Stack as Simon the drummer.
They will be joined by Zachary Hart as Reg the bass player, Lucy Karczewski as Diana the charismatic lead singer, Jack Riddiford as Peter the guitarist and Nia Towle as Holly, the keys player.
The understudies include Sam Denia (Reg, Charlie, Grover), Rima Georges (Holly), Lucy Gray (Diana) and Steve Shirley (Simon and Peter).
Featuring original songs by Oscar nominee and Grammy Award-winner, Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, David Adjmi’s hit play will arrive in London after completing a Broadway run that was extended twice and recouped its backers’ investment.
The most Tony-nominated play in the awards’ history, the production was nominated for 13 awards, winning five – Best Play, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for Will Brill, Best Direction of a Play for Daniel Aukin, Best Scenic Design of a Play for David Zinn and Best Sound Design of a Play for Ryan Rumery.
Stereophonic received its world premiere at Playwrights Horizon in New York before transferring to Broadway in April 2024. The play will embark on a US tour in October.
The creative team also includes David Zinn (scenic designer), Enver Chakartash (costume designer), Jiyoun Chang (lighting designer),Will Butler and Justin Craig (orchestrations), Ryan Rumery (sound designer), Justin Craig (music director) and Robert Pickens and Katie Gell (hair and wig design). UK casting is by Julia Horan with US casting by Alaine Alldaffer, Lisa Donadio and Taylor Williams.
Angela Thomas
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