| Illinoise | |
|---|---|
| A New Musical | |
 Broadway promotional poster | |
| Music | Sufjan Stevens |
| Lyrics | Sufjan Stevens |
| Book | Justin Peck Jackie Sibblies Drury |
| Basis | Illinois by Sufjan Stevens |
| Premiere | June 23, 2023: Fisher Center |
| Productions | 2023 Bard College 2024 Chicago 2024 Off-Broadway 2024 Broadway |
Illinoise is a 2023 dance revue[1] musical with music and lyrics by Sufjan Stevens and an original story by Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury. The musical was inspired by Stevens' 2005 album Illinois. The musical follows a young man who joins a group of friends telling stories around a campfire about their childhoods and growing up in Illinois.
After a summer festival premiere, regional production and off-Broadway tryout, the show played on Broadway from April to August 2024 at the St. James Theatre; these productions have all been directed and choreographed by Peck.[2] Reviews on Broadway were generally positive,[3] and Illinoise was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, winning one for Peck's choreography.
- ^ Birenboim, Katie. "Let’s Dance, with Ixchel Cuellar", Arts Journal, May 2, 2024
- ^ Ryzik, Melena (February 28, 2024). "In Justin Peck's 'Illinoise', Dance On and Feel It". The New York Times.
- ^ Rosky, Nicole (April 26, 2024). "Review Roundup: Illinoise Arrives on Broadway". BroadwayWorld.