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Photos: First Look at ILLINOISE on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2024

All new photos have been released of the cast of the new Broadway musical Illinoise! Illinoise is now playing at Broadway's St.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Unveils 24 – 25 Season Featuring Theatre, Dance & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 23, 2024

Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed the lineup for the 2024-2025 season.

ILLINOISE Launches Rush and Lottery Policies

by Stephi Wild — April 23, 2024

The producers of ILLINOISE have announced discounted rush and lottery policies once performances begin at the St.

Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Performances Today on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — April 24, 2024

Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.

Springboard Danse Relocates International Three-Week Project To Point Park

by Stephi Wild — April 17, 2024

Point Park University has entered into a multiyear partnership with Springboard Danse to relocate its annual three-week project to Downtown Pittsburgh.

Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound ILLINOISE

by Nicole Rosky — April 12, 2024

In this video, watch highlights from Broadway-bound musical Illinoise- the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear Revealed as Vocalists in ILLINOISE

by Stephi Wild — April 5, 2024

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear will transfer to Broadway as vocalists for the musical Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.

Maia Novi's INVASIVE SPECIES to Have Eight-Week Off-Broadway Engagement

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 4, 2024

Maia Novi’s outrageously true dark comedy Invasive Species will invade the stage for an Off-Broadway limited engagement at The Vineyard’s Dimson Theater.

Exclusive: André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast

by Michael Major — March 19, 2024

Starring André De Shields (Hadestown, the Wiz) and Ato Blankson-Wood (Cabaret, Hamlet, Slave Play), the podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Lempicka, Hadestown), Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Chicken & Biscuits), and Keenan Tyler Oliphant (Hadestown, The Br

Justin Peck's ILLINOISE Will Transfer to Broadway This Spring

by Nicole Rosky — March 19, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.

Review Roundup: ILLINOISE at Park Avenue Armory

by A.A. Cristi — March 7, 2024

The New York City premiere of Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy and Oscar nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, has officially opened at Park Avenue Armory.

ILLINOISE to Extend Run at Park Avenue Armory

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2024

The New York City premiere of Illinoise will extend its run.

Review Roundup: Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Joshua Wright — February 5, 2024

Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, is coming to Park Avenue Armory March 3-23, 2024, following a run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater from January 28-February 18, 2024.

Review: ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Rachel Weinberg — February 5, 2024

ILLINOISE is a journey through our great state of Illinois using movement.

Video: First Look at Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 24, 2024

Get a first look at footage of Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's Illinoise!

Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE to Premiere at Park Avenue Armory

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2024

Park Avenue Armory has revealed details for the highly anticipated New York City premiere of Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, which will be staged in the Armory’s massive Wade Thompson Drill Hall.

Robbie Fairchild, Ricky Ubeda & More to Star in Justin Peck & Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — 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.