It is 1958, and New York City is in the midst of a major building boom; a four-lane highway is planned for the heart of Washington Square; Carnegie Hall is designated for demolition; entire neighborhoods on the West Side are leveled to make room for a new ‘palace of art’. more...
Original Cast
Colleen Dewhurst
Rosie Benton, known for her performances on Broadway in shows such as *The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time* and *Stick Fly*, also graced the stage Off-Broadway in *Illyria* at the Public Theater. more...
Bernie Gersten
Will Brill, who played Reg in Illyria, first workshopped Stereophonic in 2015 and has since been seen on Broadway in Daniel Fish’s revival of Oklahoma! and Off-Broadway in A Case for the Existence of God, earning a Drama Desk nomination. more...
Peggy Papp
David Amram
Blake DeLong, known for his dual roles in the acclaimed musical *Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812*, brought his extensive experience from New York's vibrant theater scene to the cast of *Illyria*. more...
Gladys Vaughan
Emma Duncan, known for her roles in "The Sandman" (2022) and "Dietland" (2018), brought her talent to the stage in "Illyria." more...
Merle Debuskey
Fran Kranz, a Yale graduate, showcased his versatility Off-Broadway with a notable performance in "Illyria" at the Public Theater, adding to an impressive resume that includes Broadway hits like "China Doll" and "Death of a Salesman." more...
Joseph Papp
Mary Bennett
Stuart Vaughan
John Sanders, known for his performances in Broadway's *Matilda* and *Peter and the Starcatcher*, brought his extensive stage experience to *Illyria*. more...
John Robertson
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