Stereophonic at Paramount Theatre Seattle

Roll up, roll up… Stereophonic is the most tony award-winning play of all time and the most tony award-winning show of 2024, and you get the chance to experience it live at the stunning Paramount Theatre Seattle! Written by the talented David Adjmi, with awesome songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, this celebrated production takes you on a wild ride through the day-to-day of 5 rockstars making an album in the early seventies. 

Expect frustration, romance, and rock’n’roll! Thought to be inspired by the iconic band Fleetwood Mac, David Adjmi brings a powerhouse score, impeccable acting, sets and gorgeous costumes to the center stage at Paramount Theatre Seattle. Stereophonic is a spectacle for music lovers, by music lovers.

Last year, the Broadway production of Stereophonic won big at the Tony Awards, winning Best New Play, Best Featured Actor, Best Direction of a Play, Best Sound Design, and Best Scenic Design. And now you get the chance to see it live!! Don’t miss out – book your tickets now! 

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 “ALREADY A MUST-SEE AMERICAN CLASSIC. A STAGGERING, INGENIOUSLY ENTERTAINING ACHIEVEMENT.” – The New York Times

AN EXCEPTIONAL PIECE OF WORK AND ONE OF THE MOST EXHILARATING MOMENTS I’VE EXPERIENCED IN A THEATER IN RECENT MEMORY.” – New York Magazine 

Stereophonic at Paramount Theatre Seattle

Stereophonic is playing at Paramount Theatre Seattle from 7 until 12 October 2025.  Located at 9th Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Seattle, the Washington performing arts venue comfortably seats 2,807 spectators. Opened in 1928, Paramount Theatre Seattle has stunned audiences for almost a century. Suited and booted with world class acoustics, it often hosts the biggest acts in rock, such as David Bowie, Madonna, and Nirvana, making it the perfect venue for a rock-fuelled musical like Stereophonic. It has also welcomed Broadway’s biggest spectacles like Disney’s The Lion King, The Wiz, and Les Misérables. With a rich history like that, we know Paramount Theatre Seattle is the perfect backdrop for an award-winning show like Stereophonic. Don’t miss out – secure your places now to avoid disappointment!

Synopsis

Set from 1976 until 1977, Stereophonic follows a fictional British-American rock band on the brink of stardom as they record a new album. As tensions run high with romance, drugs, and clashing personalities, the recording process takes much longer than expected. The big question is… Can they finish the album before the band falls apart? Will Butler’s original songs bring the story to life! The show includes a show-stopping setlist, including “Seven Roads,” “Bright v1,” “Masquerade,” “Bright (Fast),” “Drive,” “Champagne,” “East of Eden,” “Domino,” “It’s made of teak,” “In Your Arms,” “BVs,” “Exorcist II,” “Campfire Masquerade,” and “Bright (Take 22).” Get ready to be transported into the groovy seventies with this stellar story and awesome tracks! 

“THEATRICAL SOLID GOLD. ALL THE TINY DETAILS, WILD RHYTHMS, AND CLEVER HOOKS ADD UP TO A BRAVE, BREATHTAKING WORK.

Creative Team

Stereophonic is spearheaded by the talented director Daniel Aukin. The creative team also includes David Zinn (scenic design), Enver Chakartash (costumes), Jiyoun Chang (lighting), Ryan Rumery (sound design), Justin Craig (music direction), Gigi Buffington (voice, text, and dialect coach), as well as Robert Pickens and Katie Gell (hair and wig design). The producers include Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Seaview, Sonia Friedman Productions, Linden Productions, and Ashley Melone & Nick Mills.

The cast features Zachary Hart as Reg, Lucy Karczewski as Diana, Jack Riddiford as Peter, Nia Towle as Holly, Chris Stack as Simon, Andrew R. Butler as Charlie, and Eli Gelb as Grover.

“The show is about a rock band in 1976, who have been on tour since the release of their first album, are extremely tired, and are thrown into the studio to record a second album, which is not yet written,” says Zachary Hart, who plays Reg, the bassist, “We follow the writing and the recording of that second album, and the audience is a fly on the wall, witnessing seven creative people just smashing off each other.”

“David Adjmi’s Broadway smash about the recording of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ is a remarkably compelling three hours” – Time Out Worldwide 

History and Awards

Stereophonic first opened Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in New York in October 2023. It ran there until December and received awesome reviews. The show then transferred to Broadway at the John Golden Theatre, with previews starting in April 2024 and officially opening later that month. The show ran through January 2025 and became a major hit, earning a record number of Tony Award nominations. In May 2025, the play opened in London’s West End at the Duke of York’s Theatre. From October 2025, Stereophonic kickstarted a U.S. national tour, starting in Seattle at the esteemed Paramount Theatre. 

Stereophonic holds the most nominations for a play in the history of the Tony Awards, receiving a whopping 13 nods!! The show won an impressive five awards, including Best Play, Best Direction of a Play, Best Scenic Design, Best Sound Design, and Best Featured Actor in a Play (Will Brill). The Off-Broadway premiere also received as many as seven Drama Desk Awards.

“A BRILLIANT PIECE OF MUST-SEE BROADWAY. STEREOPHONIC IS NOT TO BE MISSED. DON’T WAIT. TICKETS WILL BE HARD TO GET.” – Chicago Tribune