ILLINOISE heading back to Chicago in 2027 -- who's going?
ILLINOISE heading back to Chicago in 2027 -- who's going?#1
Posted: 5/16/26 at 12:05pm
Just saw that Chicago Shakespeare is bringing ILLINOISE home in their 2026-27 season!
https://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/2627-illinoise/
For a show that was so quintessentially CHICAGO in its DNA (and named after the state!), it feels almost overdue that it's getting a proper Midwest homecoming. The Broadway run was such a unique experience -- that dance-forward storytelling, the Sufjan score live -- and the question is whether the original Justin Peck choreography and Jackie Sibblies Drury book stay intact or get reimagined for the Yard at Chicago Shakes.
Anyone else hoping for some original cast to return? I'd love to see Ben Cook or Ricky Ubeda back on stage. And does this make a tour more likely down the line?
ILLINOISE heading back to Chicago in 2027 -- who's going?#2
Posted: 5/16/26 at 12:29pm
February 9-March 4, 2027 for those looking to plan ahead.
ILLINOISE heading back to Chicago in 2027 -- who's going?#3
Posted: 5/16/26 at 1:14pm
It also overlaps with Dead Outlaw (Feb 10-March 21, 2027) coming to Chicago!
ILLINOISE heading back to Chicago in 2027 -- who's going?#4
Posted: 5/16/26 at 1:26pm
Maybe they'll launch a tour shortly after?
ILLINOISE heading back to Chicago in 2027 -- who's going?#5
Posted: 5/16/26 at 2:04pm
It started at the Yard so I’d imagine it would stay that way but I’d love to see a whole new take.
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