Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois"

[theatregoer3]

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/

[schubox]

Posted: 3/9/23 at 3:29pm

Sufjan is maybe my favorite artist. I’m here for this wherever and whenever 

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 3/9/23 at 3:53pm

Wow this sounds super interesting.  Jackie Sibblies Drury as well!

[sm33]

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.

[RippedMan]

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? 

[Hey, Zelda!]

Posted: 3/9/23 at 5:04pm

He's still got 48 more states to go.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

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!

[schubox]

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 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 3/9/23 at 6:37pm

Just bought my ticket. Have high hopes for this, so fingers crossed!

[TaffyDavenport]

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.

[uncageg]

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.

 

[Play Esq.]

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.

 

[uncageg]

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?

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/10/23 at 12:36am

Count me in! Curious what the story will be.

[ardiem]

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!

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 4/8/23 at 9:05am

Any insider info about the cast? So curious about this one.

[TaffyDavenport]

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

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 4/8/23 at 10:42am

Thank you! 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 4/17/23 at 7:47pm

https://playbill.com/article/heres-who-will-star-in-world-premiere-of-jackie-sibblies-drury-justin-peck-and-sufjan-stevens-illinois

[JasonC3]

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

[inception]

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

 

[JasonC3]

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.

[raddersons]

Posted: 6/23/23 at 4:17pm

Opens tonight. Curious to hear any initial impressions.

[Sharpie3]

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

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 6/24/23 at 9:59am

I’ll be there tomorrow and will report back.