Direct from two critically acclaimed, sold-out runs, Illinoise is on Broadway for 16 weeks only. Get Illinoise tickets to embark on a singular journey blending stunning choreography and aching drama, all set to Sufjan Stevens’s famous Illinois album. Featuring the Grammy-nominated song “Chicago,” Illinoise is a new Broadway musical created by Tony Award nominee Justin Peck and Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury. Get Illinoise tickets on TodayTix to see this New York Times Critic’s Pick!
The musical Illinoise is a unique piece of dance theatre, bridging the two art forms to bring Stevens’s concept album to life. In the musical, a young wanderer meets other adrift souls in the American heartland; together, they share stories around a campfire and travel as far as the stars.
An unforgettable and heart-pounding production, Illinoise is as uplifting and captivating as the album to which it is set. See Illinoise on Broadway and experience a breathtaking piece of theatre.
1hr 30min. No intermission.
April 24th, 2024
August 10th, 2024
Ages 12+. Children under 5 will not be admitted.
170 reviews on Show-Score
Wheelchair access
Many musicals feature song and dance, but Illinoise is something new entirely. Featuring a sparse libretto to help emphasize the music and Justin Peck's choreography, this is a musical that is more about emotions than strict narrative. Peck and Drury, who co-wrote the musical's script, achieve thrilling excitement thanks to their inventive storytelling and staging, and Sufjan Stevens’s playful, plaintive, and yearning music all provides the backdrop and momentum for this one-of-a-kind piece.
Today, many Broadway shows riff on existing films and books, but not as many play with albums to experiment with the form. This makes Illinoise stand out: adventurous fans seeking a new kind of Broadway experience will be delighted, but so will those who are perhaps new to Broadway but love Stevens’s soaring melodies and soulful lyrics. Featuring Broadway performers alongside New York City Ballet dancers and bringing together popular music and theatre artists on the creative team, Illinoise builds a sacred community on stage and off.
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Illinoise on Broadway is at New York's St. James Theatre.
Ages 12+. Children under 5 will not be admitted.
Illinoise on Broadway runs for 1hr 30min. No intermission..
Illinoise on Broadway tickets start at $56.
Get Illinoise tickets and experience Sufjan Stevens’s Grammy-nominated work in a whole new light. Plus, don’t miss Tony nominee Justin Peck’s brilliant dances set to Stevens’s acclaimed concept album.
The songs from this musical are adapted straight from Sufjan Stevens’s album, Illinoise. Fans of the musical will find familiar tunes while newcomers will be introduced to Stevens’s enchanting music.
Sufjan Stevens’s music provides the blueprint for the story while Justin Peck (Carousel choreographer) and Jackie Sibblies Drury (Fairview writer) create a story around Stevens’s Illinois album.
Justin Peck makes his Broadway directing debut with Illinoise.
This musical is recommended for ages 12 and up. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Following two sold-out runs this year before making its Broadway bow, Illinoise has won over critics and audiences. The New York Times calls it “deeply moving” and New York Theatre Guide says it is a “cathartic experience.”
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