Wow. I love this album and cannot wait to see what they cook up.
https://deadline.com/2023/03/sufjan-stevens-illinois-stage-musical-world-premiere-justin-peck-1235283804/
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/16
Sufjan is maybe my favorite artist. I’m here for this wherever and whenever
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/12/14
Wow this sounds super interesting. Jackie Sibblies Drury as well!
Love Sujfan, love this album, this is genuinely so exciting! I can't wait to hear what they do with it.
Sign me up! This is the kind of musical theater I like. What does a “press opening” mean? Meaning it’ll be a production or just play through some songs or something?
He's still got 48 more states to go.
Hey, Zelda! said: "He's still got 48 more states to go."
Yeah but the Fisher Center at Bard now has two! Oklahoma, then Illinois. What next, the black hole of calcutta, EGADS!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/16
For some reason didn’t realize this was upstate, I was thinking of flying in to try and catch it cause I thought it was in the city. Hope it ends up going other places
Just bought my ticket. Have high hopes for this, so fingers crossed!
schubox said: "For some reason didn’t realize this was upstate, I was thinking of flying in to try and catch it cause I thought it was in the city. Hope it ends up going other places"
FYI, for the Sunday matinees, they offer round-trip transportation from NYC by "luxury coach" for an additional $75.
TaffyDavenport said: "schubox said: "For some reason didn’t realize this was upstate, I was thinking of flying in to try and catch it cause I thought it was in the city. Hope it ends up going other places"
FYI, for the Sunday matinees, they offer round-trip transportation from NYC by "luxury coach" for an additional $75."
Thank you for posting this info. I didn't see it while on their site. I did google maps directions and it says it is a 6 hour trip! I may just have to grab a ticket and do the coach.
TaffyDavenport said: "schubox said: "For some reason didn’t realize this was upstate, I was thinking of flying in to try and catch it cause I thought it was in the city. Hope it ends up going other places"
FYI, for the Sunday matinees, they offer round-trip transportation from NYC by "luxury coach" for an additional $75."
I did this once while in law school years ago: longest day of my life, mostly because of the “luxury” bus ride. Painful. If you have a friend with a car: beg them for it (or rent). Otherwise I think you can take a train close to Bard and then take a car service.
TaffyDavenport said: "schubox said: "For some reason didn’t realize this was upstate, I was thinking of flying in to try and catch it cause I thought it was in the city. Hope it ends up going other places"
FYI, for the Sunday matinees, they offer round-trip transportation from NYC by "luxury coach" for an additional $75."
Has anyone here taken this Coach bus recently? Is it a comfortable ride?
Count me in! Curious what the story will be.
Stand-by Joined: 7/9/15
I am sooo intrigued by this and will see whatever Jackie Sibblies Drury touches next. Thanks for the heads up about the coach service!
Any insider info about the cast? So curious about this one.
Rehearsal pics here:
https://www.theatrely.com/post/justin-peck-sufjan-stevens-and-jackie-sibblies-drury-team-up-for-new-musical
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpsYrHsuhiX/
Pictured are:
Ahmad Simmons
Brandt Martinez
Jonathan Fahoury
Kara Chan
Jeanette Delgado
Ben Cook
Claire Kretzschmar
Ricky Ubeda
Gaby Diaz
Byron Tittle
Jada German
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
Just announced as part of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2023-2024 season:
“Illinois”
Jan. 12–28, 2024, in the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
Thar link is behind a pay wall.
From the theater's site:
"Featuring a cast of virtuosic dancers, singers, and musicians, this world premiere production will lead audiences on a journey through the American heartland before embarking on its international tour."
https://www.chicagoshakes.com/plays_and_events/2324_illinois
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
My browser blocker must have gotten around the paywall. Thanks for letting me know about the link and posting the info from the CST site for others.
Opens tonight. Curious to hear any initial impressions.
Swing Joined: 12/14/22
New details about the show. Anyone plan on seeing this?
https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/what-to-expect-from-the-stage-adaptation-of-sufjan-stevens-illinois/?fbclid=IwAR17E-1iNy8UK3FnBkfQiXEoOBdwcRjYq2m_vY346K5pcLl3YBliTwhV5fQ
I’ll be there tomorrow and will report back.
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