Stereophonic releases short film “Making Bright” featuring West End cast

The West End production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway drama Stereophonic has released a new short film entitled Making Bright.

Set in a music studio in California, David Adjmi’s drama follows a Fleetwood Mac-style rock band as they record their latest album, with romantic foibles and professional tensions leading the group to the brink of breaking up, right as they’re about to blow up. The three-act, three-hour drama features songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire. You can read our 5-star review from Sarah Crompton here.

Check out the new video below:

Making up the West End company are three of the show’s longtime cast members: Eli Gelb as Grover, Andrew R Butler as Charlie, and Chris Stack as Simon. They are joined by Zachary Hart as Reg, Lucy Karczewski as Diana, Jack Riddiford as Peter and Nia Towle as Holly. Stereophonic’s understudies are Sam Denia, Rima Georges, Lucy Gray and Steve Shirley.

The Stereophonic creative team includes David Zinn (scenic designer), Enver Chakartash (costume designer), Jiyoun Chang (lighting designer), 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.

After making its world premiere at Playwrights Horizons in 2023, Stereophonic made history by earning 13 Tony Award nominations in June 2024, the most of any play ever. It went on to win five Tonys, including Best Play, Best Director (Aukin), Best Featured Actor (Will Brill), Best Scenic Design (David Zinn) and Best Sound Design (Ryan Rumery).

The West End production is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Seaview, Linden Productions and Ashley Melone and Nick Mills.

Stereophonic is playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre until 22 November 2025, with tickets on sale now.