Illinoise, the dance-musical according to Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 album, Illinois, is headed to Broadway. The display opens at St. James Theatre on April 24, simply in time for the Tony Awards time limit. Billed as a strictly restricted engagement, the Broadway stint is ready to wrap on August 10. Earlier runs came about at Fisher Middle at Bard, Park Road Armory, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
The director, Justin Peck, who additionally choreographed the display and wrote it with Jackie Sibblies Drury, stated in a press unlock, “This challenge has been ruminating in my thoughts for just about twenty years, which makes this second much more chic.” He added, “Illinoise is a coming-of-age tale that takes the target audience on a adventure in the course of the American heartland—from campfire storytelling to the perimeters of the cosmos—all instructed via a singular mix of song, dance, and theater. On behalf of my staff, we welcome this uncommon alternative with complete hearts.”
Stevens, in fact, is credited with the song and lyrics, and the preparations come courtesy of Timo Andres. The solid comprises Yesenia Ayala, Kara Chan, Ben Prepare dinner, Gaby Diaz, and Jeanette Delgado, maximum of whom are West Facet Tale alumni. The band and vocalists for the Broadway run will likely be introduced quickly.
