Broadway

How far would you go for family? In [*The Hills of California*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41190-the-hills-of-california-on-broadway), one group of sisters goes to all different lengths, planning a reunion after decades at the very home where they grew up. The latest play from writer Jez Butterworth (*Jerusalem*) and Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes (*American Beauty* *Skyfall*) likewise traveled far, coming stateside after a hit world premiere in London's West End earlier this...

Meet the cast of 'The Hills of California' on Broadway

hills cali cast-1200x600-NYTG

Get to know the main cast members playing the fictional Webb sisters in the latest family drama from the Tony Award-winning creators of *The Ferryman*.

She's livin' it up on top! Allison Russell will make her Broadway debut in [*Hadestown*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/14748-hadestown-tickets) this fall, beginning performances on November 12 at the [Walter Kerr Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/walter-kerr-theatre).

Russell is best known for her critically acclaimed Americana and roots albums *Outside Child* and *The Returner*, and for winning the Grammy for Best American Roots Performance for the song “Eve Was...

Allison Russell to make Broadway debut in 'Hadestown'

allison russell-1200x600-NYTG

The Grammy Award-winning Americana and roots singer will join the cast of the Tony-winning musical at the Walter Kerr Theatre beginning in November.

Qué buena noticia (what great news)! The new musical [*Buena Vista Social Club*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31351-buena-vista-social-club) will premiere on Broadway this spring, beginning performances at the [Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre) on February 21 ahead of a March 19 opening night.

Buena Vista Social Club is the name of a Grammy Award-winning 1997 album, the Cuban musical group who recorded that album, and...

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ to transfer to Broadway this spring

buena vista social club-1200x600-NYTG

The musical, inspired by the Grammy Award-winning album and musical group of the same name, premiered off Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company in 2023.


Welcome to the band! Five new performers will join the cast of [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets) on Broadway at the [Golden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/golden-theatre) beginning October 1.

Amy Forsyth and Rebecca Naomi Jones will join the *Stereophonic* cast as Diana and Holly, respectively. Current understudy Benjamin Anthony Anderson will take over the role of Peter. They will respectively replace [Sarah...

'Stereophonic' names new cast members, extends Broadway run

stereophonic new cast-1200x600-NYTG

Three Tony Award-nominated original cast members will take their final bows in the 13-time nominated play with music at the Golden Theatre next month.

Anna Zavelson and Benji Santiago will join the cast of [*The Notebook*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33744-the-notebook-the-musical) on Broadway at the [Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre) next month, playing their first performance on October 8.

Zavelson is best known for playing Clara in New York City Center's limited-run Encores! production of *The Light in the Piazza* earlier this year. Santiago has starred as Usnavi...

Anna Zavelson, Benji Santiago to join 'The Notebook' Broadway cast

notebook new cast-1200x600-NYTG

Both actors will make their Broadway debuts in the musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks's novel and the hit film, which is playing until December 15.

Wilkommen. Bienvenue. Welcome. Life is a cabaret, old chum, and that's especially true when there's a production of [*Cabaret*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/32847-cabaret-tickets) on Broadway. Following a multi-award-winning London premiere in 2021, director Rebecca Frecknall's revival of the classic Kander and Ebb musical made the move to New York in 2024, with [Adam Lambert](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/adam-lambert) and [Auli'i...

Guide to 'Cabaret' on Broadway, starring Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho

adam aulii cabaret-1200x600-NYTG

The latest Tony and Olivier Award-winning revival of the classic Kander and Ebb musical uniquely immerses audiences in the world of Berlin's Kit Kat Club.

Dog-eat-dog. That’s the key to success – and survival – in playwright David Mamet’s bracing 1983 ensemble drama [*Glengarry Glen Ross*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41986-glengarry-glen-ross-on-broadway), back on Broadway in the spring of 2025. 

The revival is stacked with a starry, knife-sharp cast featuring [Kieran Culkin](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/kieran-culkin), [Bob Odenkirk](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/bob-odenkirk), and [Bill...

Guide to ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ on Broadway, starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr

glengarry cast-1200x600-NYTG

Odenkirk and Burr make their Broadway debuts, and Culkin makes his stage return after more than 10 years, in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Millions of people come from all over the world each year to see Broadway shows — and if you're one of them, you're going to need a place to stay. If your trip is centered around theatregoing, it makes sense to book a hotel in the Theatre District — and luckily, there are plenty, from familiar chains with basic amenities to exclusive NYC crown jewels.

Below, check out our picks for some of the best hotels to book in the Theatre District. We've listed the theatres closest to each one, but know...

Where to stay in the Theatre District

edition paradise club-1200x600-NYTG

Looking for a great hotel in Midtown Manhattan, close to all the Broadway theatres in and around Times Square? We have curated picks to suit every price level.

They've officially moved in! [Mia Farrow](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/mia-farrow) and [Patti LuPone](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/patti-lupone) have made the [Booth Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/booth-theatre) their home for [*The Roommate*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/40630-the-roommate-on-broadway) on Broadway, currently scheduled to perform through December 15.

Farrow [returns to...

See photos of Mia Farrow, Patti LuPone in 'The Roommate' on Broadway

3 roommate-1200x600-NYTG

For a limited time only, the acclaimed stage and screen actresses will play unlikely roommates and friends in Jen Silverman's comedy at the Booth Theatre.

*Real Women Have Curves: The Musical* will premiere on Broadway in 2025, with dates and a theatre to be announced.

The musical is adapted from the 1990 play by Josefina López, which HBO adapted into a film in 2002. *Real Women Have Curves* is set in summer 1987 in L.A., where Ana dreams of attending college and pursuing a career in New York. However, her family wants her to stay home and work at their garment factory, and Ana must choose whose dreams to sacrifice.

*Real Women Have Curves*...

'Real Women Have Curves' plans 2025 Broadway premiere

real women have curves-1200x600-NYTG

The musical adaptation of Josefina López's play, which was also made into an HBO film, comes to New York after a world premiere in Massachusetts last year.

Welcome to the band! Five new performers will join the cast of [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets) on Broadway at the [Golden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/golden-theatre) beginning October 1.

Amy Forsyth and Rebecca Naomi Jones will join the *Stereophonic* cast as Diana and Holly, respectively. Current understudy Benjamin Anthony Anderson will take over the role of Peter. They will respectively replace [Sarah Pidgeon](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sarah-pidgeon), [Juliana Canfield](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/juliana-canfield), and [Tom Pecinka](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/tom-pecinka), who all earned 2024 Tony Award nominations for their performances.

[Emilie Kouatchou](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/emilie-kouatchou) and Denver Milord will also join the production as understudies.

Continuing *Stereophonic* cast members include 2024 Tony winner [Will Brill](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/will-brill) as Reg, 2024 Tony nominee [Eli Gelb](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/eli-gelb) as Grover, Chris Stack as Simon, and Andrew R. Butler as Charlie.

Additionally, *Stereophonic* has extended on Broadway for a final week, playing its last performance on January 12, 2025.

[Winner of the Tony for Best Play](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/best-play-stereophonic-wins-big-at-the-tony-awards) and the most Tony-nominated play of all time, *Stereophonic* follows a [fictional '70s rock band](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/how-the-stereophonic-broadway-cast-transformed-into-real-rockers) recording the album that could be their breakthrough — or cause their breakup. The show is a play with music, written by David Adjmi and featuring original rock songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler.

[Learn more about *Stereophonic* on Broadway.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-stereophonic-on-broadway)

Get [*Stereophonic* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets) now.

*Photo credit: Amy Forsyth, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Benjamin Anthony Anderson. (Photos courtesy of production)*

Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Stereophonic on Broadway - NYC [29539]

Genre: Play

Stereophonic on Broadway

Stereophonic poster

Stereophonic poster - Tonys test

Stereophonic - Hero (TONY WRAP)

Stereophonic on Broadway - NYC [29539] Product Media

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 1 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 2 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 3 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 4 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 5 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 6 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 7 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 8 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 9 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway Prod 10 4/24/24

NYC Stereophonic on Broadway new poster 1/22/24 (TONY WRAP)

Stereophonic on Broadway - Square 

The heyday of '70s rock returns in *Stereophonic*, the most Tony Award-winning show of 2024, with five wins including Best Play. See the critically acclaimed, record-setting play by David Adjmi with new music by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, and experience the show that rocked audiences during its sold-out world premiere off Broadway. Get *Stereophonic* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

The *Stereophonic* play allows audiences to be flies on the wall of a recording studio in 1976 Sausalito, California, where an up-and-coming rock band is on the verge of its big break. But the mounting pressure of fame might cause their breakup first. Playwrights Horizons first presented the show in fall 2023, extending multiple times due to popular demand. For its Broadway run, *Stereophonic* became the most Tony-nominated play in history with 13 nods.

All seven actors in the *Stereophonic* cast are also instrumentalists who play Butler's original rock tunes live on stage. Butler is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his career with the indie rock band Arcade Fire since 2002. He's also a composer, earning an Oscar nomination for writing the score for the 2013 film *Her* alongside Owen Pallat.

For *Stereophonic* on Broadway and off, Butler collaborated with playwright Adjmi, who previously explored the behind-the-scenes of '70s sitcoms in his play *3C*. He was inspired to write *Stereophonic* after hearing Led Zeppelin’s “Babe I’m Going to Leave You” on the radio during a flight. The contrast between the lyrics and their subtext not only inspired the play, but Adjmi's idea for the design: The set is divided into two soundproofed sections, so characters in the recording booth cannot hear what the others are doing elsewhere in the studio, further complicating their relationships.

Get tickets to *Stereophonic* in New York.

Stereophonic - NYC - NYTG

A rock band is on the verge of stardom, and the resulting pressure could push them to finally break through — or break up. David Adjmi's new play features a cast of actor-musicians who play original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler.

Playwrights Horizons premiered *Stereophonic* off Broadway in 2023, extending multiple times and repeatedly selling out. The play's director, Daniel Aukin, is a veteran of that theatre company, having staged multiple plays there, including *Catch as Catch Can*, *Rancho Viejo*, *Placebo*, and *This*.

For *Stereophonic* in New York, Aukin teamed up with playwright David Adjmi and composer Will Butler. Butler is a composer and musician who co-created albums like *Funeral* and the Grammy-winning *The Suburbs* with Arcade Fire. He's also a composer, earning an Oscar nomination for co-composing the score for the 2013 movie *Her*.

## What to watch for

- All seven *Stereophonic* cast members play their instruments live on stage.
- David Adjmi was first inspired to write *Stereophonic* while listening to Led Zeppelin’s “Babe I’m Going to Leave You” during a flight.
- David Zinn's set contains two soundproofed sections — the recording booth and the area outside it — so different conversations can happen at once without the other characters being able to hear. Cue secrets and drama!
- Just as Adjmi explores the unseen drama in the '70s music industry in *Stereophonic*, he did the same for the '70s sitcom world in his play *3C*.
- Will Butler and director Daniel Aukin signed on as collaborators on *Stereophonic* before Adjmi even started writing it!

## Important information

The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premesis.

No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.

Stereophonic - TT - NYC

Grammy-winning musician Will Butler of Arcade Fire wrote the songs for this new play with music, featuring a cast of actor-musicians as a rock band who are about to break through into stardom — if they don't break up first amid the pressure.

Heavenly harmonies can mask the hell it took to get the voices to blend. That’s one takeaway from David Adjmi’s [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets), a play with music about a 1970s rock band.

Clocking in at just over three hours, the work is a worthwhile yet long-winded theatrical reminder that the 1977 blockbuster pop-rock album *Rumours* is a gift that keeps on giving. Specifically, the notorious tumult tied to sex, drugs, and creative battles Fleetwood Mac endured while making the album in California. 

That well-known saga already inspired *Daisy Jones & the Six*, first a novel and then a TV series. And, now, there’s *Stereophonic*, with a stage take on the tale.

Adjmi (*Stunning, 3C*) never names the band in the play, seemingly avoiding the name "Fleetwood Mac" with a 10-foot drumstick. But watching its members make music, love, and war for a year starting in June 1976 in a Sausalito recording studio, it’s impossible not to think of that group.

Similarly, *Stereophonic*'s fictional British/American band finds itself in an enviable and discomfiting position as its members record their new LP. Thanks to their earlier work, they’ve charted at No. 1. Success breeds success, but also anxiety, competition, and envy. 

That dynamic adds to an already volatile interpersonal situation, which the claustrophobic studio exacerbates. The marriage of cocaine-addled British bass player Reg (Will Brill) and vocalist/keyboardist Holly (Juliana Canfield) is dying. Meanwhile, vocalist/guitarist (Tom Pecinka) bullies his lead vocalist girlfriend Diana (Sarah Pidgeon) and systematically erodes her confidence. Finally, being away from his wife and kids is wrecking Simon (Chris Stack), the drummer.

When they’re snorting blow, the players rage at their significant others or throw their weight around. Sound engineer Grover (Eli Gelb) and his assistant Charlie (Andrew R. Butler) deserve combat pay. 

The players do manage to lay down tracks on new songs. Whenever the band gets busy, *Stereophonic* comes alive – and the actor-musicians completely convince as rockers.

Original songs by Arcade Fire alum Will Butler deftly summon a late ’70s sound. Compositions neatly underline the plot, whether it’s “Masquerade,” a title that speaks for itself; “Drive,” speaking of “love waiting in the wind”; and the plaintive “East of Eden.” Whether any of these songs make the cut for the album is a question, just like the fate of the band left in shambles after the recording process.

There’s a lot to admire about *Stereophonic*. The cast gives feel-real performances under the thoughtful direction of Daniel Aukin. David Zinn's recording studio set could pass for the real thing. Enver Chakartash's costumes, particularly the chunky-heeled huaraches, could have walked out of a ’70s closet.  

On the B-side (er, downside), Adjmi calls the play a “love letter to artists.” In terms of fresh ideas about the creative process, the play doesn’t deliver an LP’s worth of insights. In the end, it feels like a song we’ve heard before.

[*Stereophonic* is at Playwrights Horizons through November 26.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets)

*Photo credit: Sarah Pidgeon, Juliana Canfield, and Tom Pecinka in Stereophonic. (Photo by Chelcie Parry)*

'Stereophonic' review — a familiar song about the trials of rock and roll

Stereophonic-1200x600-NYTG

Off-Broadway

Read our review of *Stereophonic*, a new 1970s rock-inspired play with music, currently playing off Broadway at Playwrights Horizons through November 26.

Tom Pecinka stars as Peter in [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets) on Broadway at the [Golden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/golden-theatre).

Pecinka is a 2024 Tony Award nominee and (jointly with his cast) a Drama Desk Award winner for his performance in *Stereophonic*. His past theatre credits include *Troilus and Cressida* at Shakespeare in the Park and the Obie Award-winning Off-Broadway show *He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box*.

Tom Pecinka - NY

pecinka

Sarah Pidgeon stars as Diana in [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets) on Broadway at the [Golden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/golden-theatre).

Pidgeon is a 2024 Tony Award nominee and (jointly with her cast) a Drama Desk Award winner for her performance in *Stereophonic*. She is best known, however, for her performances in the TV shows *The Wilds* and *Tiny Beautiful Things*.

Sarah Pidgeon - NY

pidgeon

Will Brill stars as Reg in [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets) on Broadway at the [Golden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/golden-theatre).

Brill is a 2024 Tony Award nominee and (jointly with his cast) a Drama Desk Award winner for his performance in *Stereophonic*. He is also known for his New York stage performances in *Oklahoma!* on Broadway and *A Case for the Existence of God* off Broadway.

Will Brill - NY

brill

Juliana Canfield stars as Holly in [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets) on Broadway at the [Golden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/golden-theatre).

Canfield is a 2024 Tony Award nominee and (jointly with her cast) a Drama Desk Award winner for her performance in *Stereophonic*. Canfield is best known, however, for her onscreen roles as Jess Jordan on *Succession* and Beth DeVille in *Y: The Last Man*.

Juliana Canfield - NY

canfield

Eli Gelb stars as Grover in [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets) on Broadway at the [Golden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/golden-theatre).

Gelb is a 2024 Tony Award nominee and (jointly with his cast) a Drama Desk Award winner for his performance in *Stereophonic*. He is best known for his roles in the TV show *The Resident* and the movies *The Squid and the Whale*, *Indignation*, and *The Newsroom*.

Eli Gelb - NY

gelb

The Golden Theatre is a Broadway theatre located on 252 West 45th Street in midtown-Manhattan, New York. A captivating intimate space, it is part of the renowned Shubert Organization. The theatre with its freshly gleaming gold leaf interior, hence the name 'Golden', is a visual treat. Opened in1927, it initially operated with the name 'Theatre Masque', and steadily transformed into a hub of important plays. The theatre doesn't just stand as a symbol of glitz and glamour, its history is steeped in culture. It has held acclaimed performances of 'Angels in America' in 1993 and 'The Normal Heart' in 2011.

**How to get to the Golden Theatre**

The Golden Theatre is easily accessible. If commuting by subway, take the N/Q/R/W train to 42nd Street/Times Square station, the 1 train to 50th Street Station or the B/D/F/M train to 47-50th Streets/Rockefeller Center. Plenty of buses serve 45th street, where the theatre is located. Commute by car is also feasible, with ample parking facilities in and around Times Square. Do remember, New York streets get busy; leaving ample time for travel is always a good idea.


Golden Theatre - NY

golden theatre-1600x1200px

Golden Theatre

Get tickets to the best shows at the best prices on Broadway and beyond

Discover New York City 

New York Header Image

Latest New York City Insider Posts 

New York

New York Tile Image

Venues in New York City

Designed by Herbert J. Krapp for Irwin Chanin, the John Golden Theatre officially opened as the Theatre Masque on February 24, 1927 with the play *Puppets of Passion*. The Golden Theatre was purchased by impresario John Golden in 1937, who renamed the theatre after himself.

The building was used as a cinema in the late 1940s and 1950s before the Shubert Organization purchased and restored it to traditional theatre usage. The exterior of the Golden Theatre was used in the film adaptation of *A Chorus Line*.

## How to get to the Golden Theatre on Broadway

The Golden Theatre, on 45th Street between Eighth Avenue and Broadway, is closest to the 42nd Street - Port Authority subway stop on the A, C, or E line. The theatre is also accessible by bus, with the closest stops being 8th Ave/W 46th St. on the M20 and M104 lines; 7th Ave/W. 44th St. on the M104 line; and 8th Ave/W 43rd St. on the M20, M104, and M34A-SBS line.

Golden Theatre - New York Theatre Guide

The John Golden Theatre opened in 1927, designed by Herbert J. Krapp. It was acquired by John Golden in 1937 and later by the Shubert Organization. Located on 45th Street, it's accessible via subway and bus.

Golden Theatre - TodayTix

Golden Theatre Seating Plan - NYC - Stereophonic

The Golden Theatre, located on 252 West 45th Street in New York, is an iconic Broadway theatre renowned for its gold leaf interior and history of acclaimed performances.

'Stereophonic' names new cast members, extends Broadway run

Subscribe to our newsletter to unlock exclusive New York theatre updates!