- Illinoise, the dance revue musical, was inspired by Sufjan Stevens' album titled Illinois which was originally released in 2005.
- The storyline of Illinoise explores themes like vulnerability, identity, and the impact of past relationships through its music and lyrics.
- Justin Peck, known for his choreography, directed and choreographed Illinoise’s Broadway production and all its regional and off-Broadway productions.
- Illinoise made its Broadway debut in April 2024 at the St. James Theatre.
- The musical features characters named after counties in Illinois, and the vocalists are named after moth classifications, specifically Barsine, Nacna, and Arctiini, with costumes designed to represent moths.
- The Broadway production was well-received, earning four Tony Award nominations and winning one for Best Choreography by Justin Peck.
- The initial premiere of the musical occurred at the Fisher Center at Bard College during the Bard SummerScape of 2023.
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