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/
Posted: 3/9/23 at 3:29pm
Sufjan is maybe my favorite artist. I’m here for this wherever and whenever
Posted: 3/9/23 at 3:53pm
Wow this sounds super interesting. Jackie Sibblies Drury as well!
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.
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?
Posted: 3/9/23 at 5:04pm
He's still got 48 more states to go.
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!
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
Posted: 3/9/23 at 6:37pm
Just bought my ticket. Have high hopes for this, so fingers crossed!
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.
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.
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.
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?
Posted: 3/10/23 at 12:36am
Count me in! Curious what the story will be.
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!
Posted: 4/8/23 at 9:05am
Any insider info about the cast? So curious about this one.
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
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
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
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.
Posted: 6/23/23 at 4:17pm
Opens tonight. Curious to hear any initial impressions.
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
Posted: 6/24/23 at 9:59am
I’ll be there tomorrow and will report back.
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