Sufjan Stevens & Justin Peck's "Illinois" — Page 4

In the NYT feature on the show, it seems to imply this isn’t its last stop, and that it has Broadway ambitions. A sold-out run at the Armory and impending raves from critics could help that become reality. We shall see.

I’m seeing it on the 20th and can’t wait.

Updated On: 3/7/24 at 09:16 AM

It is playing Toronto in Winter/Spring 2025.

Critic's Pick from Jesse Green:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/theater/illinoise-review-sufjan-stevens-justin-pick.html

I'm glad it's getting such great notices! It's def. a weird little show but it's gorgeous.

ss8888 said: "Broadway Flash said: "They have done a digital rush in the past on todaytix, but it doesn’t seem they have one for this. I’ve seen four shows here, all from being papered. This is selling really well, I hope I can see it. They have a standby line, no clue how much the tickets are."

Any intel on how the standby line has been going? How early to get there?"

I went this past weekend and it wasn't that bad. Just showed up an hour before it started and there were only 2 people in front of me. One ticket per person and be prepared to not sit next to each other. Standby ticket prices depended on the zone where standby ticket is located (premium-$228; A-$158; B-can't remember; C-$95) see the link below. When you arrive, you have to scan a QR code and register on their website. A guy from box office will ask you to fill out a form (name, email, and which ticket price/zone your'e willing to buy).

https://www.armoryonpark.org/downloads/24.01.02_Illinoise_Seating_Map_A-Q.pdf

When I arrived, premium tickets were still available (even though the website stated it was sold out) and a few people in behind me bought them. I eventually bought a zone A ticket when it was offered to me roughly 30 mins before curtain. If you're willing to pay premium or zone A or even zone B, I think your likelihood of getting a standby ticket is very high. It's rare but it is possible to get zone C standby tix. Good luck!

They only extended it 2 days so probably some of them are busy with other commitments (maybe one of the singers?)

Call_me_jorge said: "Could this show make a quick transfer in time for this season?"

Call_me_jorge said: "Could this show make a quick transfer in time for this season?"

That's their hope.

In actuality it might be better categorized as a "dance piece," but by the binary nature of the Tony categories, it's without question a Musical. We live in a world where Oh, Hello was deemed a Play and Movin' Out was deemed a Musical.

It has a story, music and lyrics; It has a live band and vocalists (so, not a CONTACT situation); It has choreography and design elements; It has live performers (dancers and singers)

The Musical race could use a shakeup, at least where nominations are concerned.

10 weeks on Broadway would be tough, financially, but as others have said if the plan is to tour it (and if Broadway is part of the tour capitalization) or film it, then a move makes sense. The only question is whether there's enough of an audience for a quick transfer, similar to SIDNEY BRUSTEIN last year.

This potential curveball in the season is legit exciting. The producers of The Notebook must be starting to sweat.

Fairly negative review from the NYT dance critic:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/arts/dance/illinoise-dance-justin-peck.html

I know rumors can and have changed, but should I be trying to get a standby ticket for this production at PAA or wait for it to transfer to Broadway where prices might be lower? Does it feel like it's a fairly done deal or should I just avoid the risk and try for tickets now? All the fantastic reviews are giving me fomo (though i still kind of doubt they'd actually be in serious contention for best musical even if they got in this season, but I guess I might need to see it to believe it)