“Stereophonic” has received a third extension. The David Adjmi play, which was originally announced as a limited engagement through July 7, will now close on Jan. 12, 2025. The production previously extended to Aug. 18 and then to Jan. 5. Following previews that began on April 2, “Stereophonic” opened at the John Golden Theatre on April 19.
Also newly announced are three new principal actors. Amy Forsyth and Rebecca Naomi Jones will step into the roles of Diana and Holly, respectively, beginning on Oct. 1. They will replace original Tony Award-nominated stars Sarah Pidgeon and Juliana Canfield, who will exit the production on Sept. 29. Tom Pecinka, who received a Tony nomination for playing the role of Peter, will also play his final performance on Sept. 29. Pecinka will be succeeded on Oct. 1 by current understudy Benjamin Anthony Anderson. Finally, Emilie Kouatchou and Denver Milord will join the company as understudies.
“Stereophonic” marks the Main Stem debut of Anderson and Forsyth.
Jones has performed on Broadway in “Passing Strange,” “American Idiot,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” “Significant Other” and the 2019 revival of “Oklahoma!” Milord also appeared in “Oklahoma!,” serving as an understudy.
Kouatchou made her Broadway debut serving as an alternate for the role of Christine Daaé in “The Phantom of the Opera,” eventually taking over the role full-time, becoming the first Black woman to play part on Broadway.
In addition to Canfied, Pecinka and Pidgeon, the current cast of “Stereophonic” includes Will Brill, Andrew R. Butler, Eli Gelb and Chris Stack. Casting is by Taylor Williams, Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio.
Featuring Tony-nominated original music by Will Butler, “Stereophonic” offers a peek into the creative process of a 1970s rock group as they record their sophomore album amid personal and professional challenges. The production received 13 Tony nominations (a record for a straight play), winning for Best Play. Director Daniel Aukin and Brill also took home trophies.
“Stereophonic” is produced by Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Seaview, Sonia Friedman Productions, Linden Productions and Ashley Melone & Nick Mills.
