Sufjan Stevens musical ‘Illinoise’ is heading to Broadway
nme.comSufjan Stevens musical Illinoise is set to open on Broadway next month.The 90-minute show, directed, choreographed and co-written by Justin Peck, is based on Stevens’ 2005 concept album ‘Illinois’.
Previous runs were staged at Bard College’s Fisher Center in New York and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.Now, it has been confirmed that Illinoise is heading to the St.
James Theatre on Broadway in NYC. It’ll open on April 24 – just one day before the deadline for the 2024 Tony Awards, which celebrate “the pinnacle of theatrical excellence”.The forthcoming Broadway stint is billed as a “limited engagement” of “16 weeks only”, and will conclude on August 10.
You can buy tickets here.In a statement, Peck explained: “This project has been ruminating in my mind for nearly 20 years, which makes this moment even more sublime.“Illinoise is a coming-of-age story that takes the audience on a journey through the American heartland – from campfire storytelling to the edges of the cosmos – all told through a unique blend of music, dance and theatre.”He added: “On behalf of my team, we welcome this rare opportunity with full hearts.”Peck co-wrote the musical alongside Jackie Sibblies Drury.
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