The Musical Journey of Will Butler: From Arcade Fire to Broadway's 'Stereophonic' Rock

Broadway theatre

principal theater district of New York City, New York, USA William Butler

American multi-instrumentalist and composer; member of the band Arcade Fire

Highlights

Will Butler, member of Arcade Fire, takes on the challenge of creating Broadway rock music.
Assigned to write a transcendent song, Butler infuses humor and excitement for a five-piece band.
Join Butler on his creative journey to bring 'Stereophonic' rock to Broadway.

Story

The assignment for singer-songwriter Will Butler and music arrangers was to write a song for an onstage moment of transcendence in the Tony Award-nominated play “Stereophonic.” Butler, who left Arcade Fire in 2022, created a funky, classic rock song for a fictional band that became real onstage. Collaborating with Adjmi, they discussed ideas like “Moby Dick” and worked together to create a great song. Butler, now a prominent figure in New York theater, initially had doubts about taking the show to Broadway after its off-Broadway debut. Despite his skepticism, the production has been well-received, showcasing his talent and dedication to creating memorable music for the stage.

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