Rock ‘n’ roll is full of drama. Sure you can get your drama from traditional sources like Stephen Sondheim or Shakespeare. But if you want some real tension, real theatrics, look to the Beatles breakup, Van Halen’s revolving door of frontmen, or Fleetwood Mac’s entire history.

Actor Denver Milord is a fan of drama (and rock music and musical theater), which made him a good candidate to star in “Stereophonic.”

“I helped a friend read for an understudy (role) when it was moving to Broadway, and while I was reading I was thinking, ‘Wow, this is such great writing, and I think I’d be great for this,’ ” Milord told the Boston Herald.

A few months later, in October of 2024, when Milord scored a role as understudy himself, he realized he’d been working toward “Stereophonic” since childhood — he now plays a starring role as Peter in the touring production, which runs March 10 – 15 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.

“Stereophonic” tells the story of a very Fleetwood Mac-ish band (two women, three men, a few fraying relationships) working on its sophomore album in 1976. Like the documentary “The Beatles: Get Back,” “Stereophonic” provides the audience with a fly-on-the-wall perspective of recording sessions (and, of course, band drama). But it’s not a musical. It’s a play with a sizable chunk of music — the songs were penned by Arcade Fire alum Will Butler.

“There’s a fine line that has to be walked when composing music for the theater and I get a little cringed out by (some musical theater),” Milord said. “Will Butler did such a great job. He took a little inspiration from the script here and there and infused that into the lyrics, but the songs in no way advance the story like a traditional musical.”

The music and script were so good both were recognized at the 2024 Tonys (the play won five awards and had a record-breaking 13 nominations).

For Milord, “Stereophonic” and the role of singer/guitarist Peter was an ideal fit. Unlike a classic musical, like say “Into the Woods,” this play has no pit orchestra. All the songs are performed live by the actors on stage.

Milord started playing guitar at 11. In high school, a friend — the same friend who he helped prepare for the Broadway understudy role — convinced him to see a production of “Into the Woods” and Milord loved it. He went on to study acting at Carnegie Mellon University, taking a few dance and voice classes. His first professional job came as a guitar-playing Lucentio in a ’60s twist of “Taming of the Shrew.” All of it pushed him toward Peter.

“It was almost like a perfect part for me because it involved things that I know, love, and understand,” he said.

A role like Peter doesn’t come along often because a play like “Stereophonic” doesn’t come along often. That’s OK for Milord because he has a diverse skill set, and he never lost his love for more traditional works such as “Into the Woods.” But he recognizes that “Stereophonic” has a rare appeal that fans of Sondheim, Shakespeare, the Beatles, and all types of drama can agree on.

For tickets and details, visit stereophonicplay.com