See it if You want something fresh and new, a fan of the music, like contemporary dance, like dialog light musicals
Don't see it if Youre not a fan of the album, dont like dance pieces, want a more traditional musical and storytelling, dont like themes of suicide or grief
See it if you want something different. I wouldn't describe this as a musical but more of a modern ballet to indie music. dancing is wonderful
Don't see it if you don't like dance, are expecting dialog or actors that sing, or are hoping for a traditional musical ... If suicide or cancer is trigger
See it if You are interested in seeing a fascinating mix of dancing, singing and story-telling
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See it if you love a nuanced dance collaboration where all of the pieces come alive to make a wonderfully interwoven whole
Don't see it if you don’t like interpreting movement without clear verbal guidance or serious shows told through symbolic movement
See it if A stunning ensemble of dancers, musicians&singers performs a sublime dance musical based on Sufjan Stevens'album.Do yourself a favor:See it!
Don't see it if If you don't like indie rock music,those scores&lyrics will make you change your mind.No dialogues;they would probably spoil the magic here.
See it if Music and dance - no speaking. I loved it - the story line is a group of kids camping at a supposed UFO sighting place. Telling stories.
Don't see it if I wish they had shown some aliens. Wasn't sure I was always understanding the story, but loved it anyway. Beautiful music and dance.
See it if You enjoy dance. No dialogue, mostly ethereal music from a small band and three singers guide a gorgeous dance story. Moving.
Don't see it if You’re looking for a traditional musical or play. This is neither. The story is told entirely through song and dance. Beautiful but subtle. Read more
See it if you think you might enjoy an all dance (no dialogue ) musical that tells a heartbreaking/ hope filled journey.
Don't see it if Ambiguity is a problem for you.
Truly in awe of the duality and interconnectedness of the pulse of Illinoise.
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"A few instances of more heavy-handed literalism are sprinkled through the piece"
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"Beyond...its few brief stumbles, Illinoise achieves a holistic transcendence."
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"Drury and Peck have crafted something cinematic"
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"Justin Peck’s evening length ballet...has the energy of Jerome Robbins’ 'Fancy Free'"
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"It's extraordinary, it's queer, it's often thrilling"
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Dance is front and forward in this new musical at the Park Avenue Armory.
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