See it if The show is visually stunning! The musicians are wonderful, specially the 3 singers with their beautiful warm voices.
Don't see it if Dance is the main language of the show… that might not be your cup of tea… I will give it a try anyway. Read more
See it if you're interested in a different type of show, featuring masterful music, choreo & singing,a masterclass in emotional storytelling via dance
Don't see it if you can't follow non-verbal narrative, or expect elaborate sets. This is proof that exceptional artistic expression only needs great talent. Read more
See it if You want to see a truly beautiful work of art on stage on Bway! Captivating from start to finish! Incredible cast & musicians! Not to miss!!
Don't see it if This piece is outside the box for Bway and deserves its moment to shine! You will be completely moved by the story & Sufjan’s music! GO!!!
See it if You are a Sufjan Stevens fan. Enjoy modern ballets and contemporary dance. Want to see an ambitious adaptation that is faithful to source.
Don't see it if You dislike modern dance. You have not listened to the album before hand, as some lyrics might be hard to hear. Read more
See it if you want a smart, sophisticated moving piece of art that IS a MUSICAL - even if not traditional
Don't see it if you aren't willing to see dance as a musical that can be moving and insightful.
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 want to see a non traditional show with beautiful music , interpretive dancing and no dialogue
Don't see it if You wanted to see a traditional musical
"...a sui generis multidisciplinary marvel that suggests new possibilities"
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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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