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Illinoise at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Dates: 2/9/2027 - 3/14/2027
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Illinoise is directed and choreographed by Tony winner Justin Peck, with story by Peck and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury, based on Sufjan Stevens' landmark album Illinois. The dance-musical tells a hauntingly beautiful original story through live music, dance, and theater. After a sold-out world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare in 2024, the production went on to Broadway and now returns to CST as part of the 40th Anniversary Season.
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Cast and Creative Team for Illinoise at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Creative Team
Justin Peck
Director
LaChanze
Producer
Bradley Bredeweg
Book Writer
Jerry Dixon
Director
Karen Zacarías
Adapter
Henry Godinez
Director
Justin Peck
Choreographer
Cheryl L. West
Book Writer
Sheldon Epps
Director
Kimberly Motes
Executive Director
Edward Hall
Artistic Director
News About Illinoise at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
May 15, 2026 Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Following Leadership Shakeup Chicago Shakespeare Theater 'Parts Ways' With Creative Producer
May 31, 2024 Rick Boynton, a longtime creative producer known for his work on Broadway titles such as Six, Illinoise, and The Notebook, is no longer working at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Jason Alexander to Star in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
February 22, 2024 Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the full company of Judgment Day, a world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander in his Chicago stage debut.
Review: ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
February 05, 2024 ILLINOISE is a journey through our great state of Illinois using movement. Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck and featuring music and lyrics from Sufjan Stevens’s ILLINOIS album, the show uses dance as its primary narrative language. Peck collaborated with playwright Jacke Sibblies Drury on a loose storyline for ILLINOISE, but that story is communicated entirely through dance. Stevens’s lyrics underscore the situations in the show and mirror the emotional shades of the choreography.
Robbie Fairchild, Ricky Ubeda & More to Star in Justin Peck & Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
November 30, 2023 Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of the highly anticipated Illinoise, a new kind of musical based on Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed concept album.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Tickets On Sale Now For ILLINOISE
October 30, 2023 Tickets for ILLINOISE are now on sale. Don't miss this genre-bursting theatrical event from January 28 to February 18.About the Theatre
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