Broadway's 'Illinoise' Cast Performs 'Man of Metropolis' | The View

[@clarasimoes3625]

praying that they will do a proshot of this, i need to see it so bad

[@Heyjay454]

I cannot believe these hateful comments. This show is one of the most amazing experiences. I've had in the theater in years. This is my favorite number from the show but it is only one portion. These dancers and singers are so amazingly talented. This is also taken out of context and performed on a different stage. I have seen it over 10 times and it is simply breathtaking joyous and life-changing

[@kallen868]

💖🌟

[@handsomeguy2993]

Totally agree. Nothing like it. An experience that will stay with you forever.

[@Heyjay454]

@@handsomeguy2993 Precisely. I hear and see it in my mind throughout the day.

[@alexhardie7215]

I saw this a few days ago. I didn’t go in with any expectations actually. And it’s hard to put into words why, coming out of it, this show is one of the best on Broadway - best performance (people top of their game it’s insane), best music, and one that stays with you all the days after. It’s absolute insanity how good this show is ❤

[@Hibore222]

completely agree. loved the show.

[@handsomeguy2993]

A dance musical with music I’ve never heard before was not my cup of tea but being treated by a friend I went. What an experience. Makes you feel. Was beautiful and unique. Absolutely loved it.

[@timothyjohnson7337]

I've seen it TWICE (and am STRONGLY considering seeing it a third time before it closes....)! IT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!😀

[@pamelapetrosino4437]

Just saw the show Saturday night with my husband and three kids. We all loved it!!! The music and dancing are amazing. My daughter introduced us to the album by Sufjan Stevens, and I was so intrigued to see the show. The tickets were a Father’s Day gift to my husband. We are big Broadway musical fans, and this was full of top notch talent. Everyone has different tastes in shows, so it’s a waste of time to acknowledge the cruel comments. I didn’t care for many fan favorite musicals. I guess everyone has their own opinion. This is a limited run. I believe it ends around August 10. If you are interested, please try to go!

[@dsbm87]

My daughter would say this is so gay.. what are we doing here, lol... Might wanna toughen them up 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ThemboCinema]

you must be rich or very well offf. lucky

[@geraniumblue]

@@dsbm87wow your daughter is so special for being prejudiced ??

[@spicyblue1153]

​@@dsbm87Your daughter sounds like an obnoxious person to be around

[@davidwilliamklak]

Just got out of seeing this show a 2nd time. Hit just as hard as before. Brilliant theatre. I hope it tours so more people can experience it

[@Heyjay454]

Icing on the cake...last night I was ushering again and Brandt's wife and little girl came to see the show and sat upstairs. At the end of his number, a little voice yelled out "Daddy!!" and it was so beautifully precious!!

[@naranara1690]

I've been a Stevens fan for near 8 years now; it is a privilege to see this come into fruition

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

I have wanted to see this ever since I saw the performance on the Tonys, which left me unexpectedly weeping. I hope it gets taped and broadcast or/and goes out on tour, because I won’t be able to go to NY to see it. It looks like it’s a beautiful show.

[@fd3]

I just saw this show yesterday. Wow! Some of the BEST dancing I’d seen in a show! And the themes were super deep and dark at points. Really liked it 😊

[@inem6474]

I saw this musical last month and I absolutely loved it! This is such a beautiful number ❤

[@mollyfitz361]

God i love this show

[@Tortilla.Reform]

The album was incredible, i’m glad they made it into a show

[@m.d.schaffer4709]

Probably my favorite number from the musical. I hope it goes on tour

[@pinkerhero]

teared up immaculate vibes

[@lalala-vk7ex]

I think it’s safe to say that all the negative comments are from people who haven’t seen the show lol having seen it 3 times already, I can tell you that it’s out of this world. This particular song and performance, when viewed on its own out of context of the show doesn’t make much sense, I definitely agree with that. If I hadn’t seen the show before, I’d think what the heck is this lol

[@hummersd]

Why wasn’t there the costume change by the ensemble? That was a highlight of the number! 😂 Okay, I guess I still love it. 🦸🏻‍♂️

[@ptahcha001]

Spoiler alert! lol

[@corylrobertson]

This feels like a period piece from the early aughts and I'm here for it.

[@wonderwoman5528]

That song was beautiful: the vocalists were heavenly and the dancing so smooth and freeing

[@djmix8977]

I love this performance! Absolutely ❤️ beautiful. I'm in the UK 🇬🇧... please come to the West End, London!! Please ❤

[@amandafarmer7436]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONEEEEEE🙌🙌🙌

[@hunterjr666]

Mind-blowing.

[@ndv180]

Brandt Martinez is an elite dancer with numerous Broadway credits and had several standout moments in Annie Live a couple of years ago.

[@mikethegrunty5968]

This reminds me of the “praise you” music video in the best way

[@wandahill5788]

Awesome

[@JjJimerson]

You mean Hayley couldn't sing both parts? Loved it. Good times! Thanks for the flashback. 😂💚

[@sarmachivukula4237]

Nice Musical

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Thanks!❤

[@kallen868]

Mesmerizing!💖🌟

[@cyrogenix6735]

i wonder how many people who watched this actually live in metropolis, Illinois lol

[@jimbostunna]

please dont tell me I missed this

[@lashendawest7509]

We love the company of illinoise

[@dannyburleigh1]

I have 2 SUPERMAN original catchy songs!=(Superman's in my Backyard!) & (Go Back To Krypton!!) That one is from the view of a Super Villain. I like to do things different in the art of music, sometimes.

[@TreenaBeena]

I love Sufjan Stevens! Been a fan for years. Of course Whoopi butchered his 2 syllable first name though. 🙄 2. syllables. It’s not hard.

[@geraniumblue]

i think she got it right though 😭😭

[@TreenaBeena]

@@geraniumblue she didn’t. it’s « soof-yan » not « soof-ee-an »

[@hunterjr666]

I could smell that stage from home.

[@robertr798]

Meaning?

[@senoj.rednaxela]

The dancing is pretty physical so they're probably talking about B.O. haha

[@martinhumble]

Mamma Mia is great

[@MarGoLuv]

Not my cup of tea. This was too experimental art house-ish for me. But the guys dance ability are superb.

[@BKport47]

Did you all watch this clip? I literally thought it was a joke and they were mocking other Broadway shows. They are the Rayguns of Broadway. I am now 100% convinced I can be a Broadway star and Olympic break dancer.

[@ZEREEUSLY]

Whatever happened to talent!? 😢

[@davidwilliamklak]

It’s onstage at the St. James Theatre

[@ptahcha001]

They are all singing and dancing and performing. RIGHT HERE.

[@melindamcafee1728]

What the heck??

[@janiekcarney5482]

I wouldn’t pay 5 cents to watch this.

[@pamelapetrosino4437]

I’m sure they won’t miss you, Janie. It may be a little too complex for your simple mind. Try to acquire some culture into your life.

[@Tortilla.Reform]

You will not be missed

[@Cordali7]

New York wouldn’t pay 5 million to have you visit

[@ptahcha001]

Bye Felicia.

[@joseb9355]

This is more like a High School play than Broadway.

[@handsomeguy2993]

I highly doubt you have seen this in the theater. If you have, you would eat your words.

[@mediokay]

I hope people dont think actual illinois is this... fruitful.

[@davidwilliamklak]

Someone’s never been to Boystown

[@floppy_hands1770]

The album is by a "fruitful" guy and it's being choreographed by a "fruitful" guy. You should be thankful that people love your state so much that they are making art dedicated to it.

[@neilcheeseburger]

Are you sad you can't use the other F slur?

[@timewilltell8057]

Finally something more effective than Ambien.

[@janiekcarney5482]

Looks like junior high level talent.

[@davidwilliamklak]

…said no one

[@ptahcha001]

Which junior high has a principle dancer on the New York City Ballet company?

[@tekkieman]

Looks like hipster nonsense. 🤮

[@Tortilla.Reform]

You’re still crying about “Hipsters” in 2024 😂

[@melindamcafee1728]

Can't believe this is on broadway.

[@janiekcarney5482]

No dance technique what so ever .

[@robertr798]

And yet, they're on Broadway... and you're not.

[@davidwilliamklak]

Meanwhile multiple cast members have been on SYTYCD.

[@jeffhrsn]

Mommy sez it's time to get off the computer, Janie. Go wash up!

[@aaronlovesfrogs]

try opening your eyes

[@geraniumblue]

tell that to the tonys

[@nam5do]

This is for middle chicks and homosexuals

[@lisannebaumholz5028]

And fans of the Sufjan Stevens album "Welcome to the Illinoise", which I am. Does that make me a middle chick or homosexual? Or both? What on earth is a middle chick anyway? I guess this is one of those codes that is only understood by conspiracy theorists. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go on living in the real world!

[@janiekcarney5482]

No talent required.

[@305Alligator]

I agree with Amber Rose‼️ Blacks for Trump 👊👊👊‼️‼️‼️

[@MH-ue8dz]

This is gay

[@davidwilliamklak]

@@MH-ue8dz yes it very overtly has a gay main character.

[@moodyangel]

Yes! It is! 🏳️‍🌈❤️

[@handsomeguy2993]

And???

[@ptahcha001]

Thank you, for stating a fact.

[@dsbm87]

Boycott the view!!!👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@michaelcardoso7987]

My son is a music major and he always says that Sufjan Stevens is not a musician but a composer.