Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#1
Posted: 3/9/23 at 3:11pm
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/
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#2
Posted: 3/9/23 at 3:29pm
Sufjan is maybe my favorite artist. I’m here for this wherever and whenever
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#3
Posted: 3/9/23 at 3:53pm
Wow this sounds super interesting. Jackie Sibblies Drury as well!
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#4
Posted: 3/9/23 at 3:55pm
Love Sujfan, love this album, this is genuinely so exciting! I can't wait to hear what they do with it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#5
Posted: 3/9/23 at 4:52pm
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?
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#6
Posted: 3/9/23 at 5:04pm
He's still got 48 more states to go.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#7
Posted: 3/9/23 at 5:11pm
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!
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#8
Posted: 3/9/23 at 6:24pm
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
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#9
Posted: 3/9/23 at 6:37pm
Just bought my ticket. Have high hopes for this, so fingers crossed!
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#10
Posted: 3/9/23 at 9:54pm
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.
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#11
Posted: 3/9/23 at 10:18pm
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.
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#12
Posted: 3/9/23 at 10:25pm
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.
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#13
Posted: 3/9/23 at 11:01pm
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?
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#14
Posted: 3/10/23 at 12:36am
Count me in! Curious what the story will be.
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#15
Posted: 3/18/23 at 3:54pm
I am sooo intrigued by this and will see whatever Jackie Sibblies Drury touches next. Thanks for the heads up about the coach service!
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#16
Posted: 4/8/23 at 9:05am
Any insider info about the cast? So curious about this one.
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#17
Posted: 4/8/23 at 9:31am
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
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#20
Posted: 5/9/23 at 4:37am
Just announced as part of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2023-2024 season:
“Illinois”
Jan. 12–28, 2024, in the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#21
Posted: 5/9/23 at 9:53am
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
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#22
Posted: 5/9/23 at 1:19pm
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#23
Posted: 6/23/23 at 4:17pm
Opens tonight. Curious to hear any initial impressions.
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#24
Posted: 6/24/23 at 9:57am
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
Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"#25
Posted: 6/24/23 at 9:59am
I’ll be there tomorrow and will report back.
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