Sufjan Stevens is bringing the noise to Broadway. The acclaimed singer/songwriter’s new musical, Illinoise, is slated to graduate to the Nice White Method after sold-out productions at New York’s Park Avenue Armory and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater when it opens at New York’s St. James Theatre on April 24.
The present is about to the songs from Stevens’ fifth studio LP, 2005’s idea album Illinoise (often known as Sufjan Stevens Invitations You to: Come on Really feel the Illinoise) which options songs and characters based mostly on the Prairie state because the follow-up to his earlier “state” album, 2003’s Michigan.
The present shall be directed and choreographed by Tony-winner Justin Peck (Carousel, West Aspect Story), with an unique story by Peck and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Jackie Sibbles Drury (Fairview, Marys Seacole).
The solid of Illinoise contains: Yesenia Ayala (West Aspect Story movie), Kara Chan (Twyla Tharp Dance), Ben Prepare dinner (West Aspect Story movie), Gaby Diaz (So You Assume You Can Dance? winner, Maestro), Jeanete Delgado (Miami Metropolis Ballet), Carlos Falu (West Aspect Story movie), Christine Flores (Dance Heginbotham), Jada German (Twyla Tharp Dance) and Zachary Gonder (Carmen at Lyric Opera), amongst others. The vocalists and band for the present shall be introduced quickly.
In response to an announcement, the present “brings the unique story to life, set to the whole lot of Stevens’ album with new preparations by composer, pianist, and frequent Stevens collaborator Timo Andres, ranging in fashion from DIY people and indie rock to marching band and ambient electronics, carried out stay by an 11-member band and three vocalists.”
“We’re completely thrilled to convey Illinoise to the St. James Theatre on Broadway. This venture has been ruminating in my thoughts for practically 20 years, which makes this second much more elegant,” mentioned Peck in an announcement. “The viewers response all through our engagement at Fisher Heart at Bard, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Park Avenue Armory has been extraordinary, and we really feel fortunate that we get to proceed sharing this distinctive present with future audiences on Broadway.”
Peck described the present as a coming-of-age story that “takes the viewers on a journey by the American heartland — from campfire storytelling to the sides of the cosmos — all informed in by a singular mix of music, dance, and theater. On behalf of my workforce, we welcome this uncommon alternative with full hearts.”
Playwright Sibblies Drury added, “Supporting the craft of every of the artists concerned in making up this present has been a pleasure and an inspiration. For me, the factor that makes Illinoise so particular is the way it permits unimaginable performers to come back along with an viewers and welcome emotion and reference to open arms. It’s uncommon to have an expertise, in a public area, that’s shifting on an elemental stage, so we’re all extremely gratified to convey Illinoise to the St. James on Broadway.”
The musical’s restricted engagement will run by August 10, with tickets on sale now right here. The present is produced for Broadway by Orin Wolf, John Types and David Binder in affiliation with Seaview and government produced by Nate Koch and co-produced by Thomas O. Kriegsmann and the Fisher Heart at Bard.
