A band is in the studio recording a new album in 1976. There are two happy couples in the band. Everyone is drinking, snorting cocaine, and smoking weed. It’s all going great… at first. 

For a play about a band, there isn’t much music. Also, the pacing is very slow. There is a lot of time where nothing is happening. While this may be realistic, it is quite boring for the audience. This production is 2 hours and 50 minutes including an intermission. The original version was 3 hours and 15 minutes. 

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) has written some great songs. Also, the band does sound really good in the few songs that they play. 

David Adjimi has written some great scenes, but they are quite spaced out. The cast is excellent in those scenes and will likely remind you of Fleetwood Mac. 

Cost of a ticket: $106

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Discounted –

Rating Scale: Exceptional > Good Value > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Get tickets now for Stereophonic through February 8th.

Quinn Delaney