Illinoise (Broadway)
Ends Aug 2024 1h 30m
Illinoise (Broadway)
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Illinoise (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

89%
(540 Ratings)
Positive
91%
Mixed
4%
Negative
5%
Members say
Absorbing, Ambitious, Enchanting, Great staging, Great singing

About the Show

Sufjan Stevens' album comes alive in a musical with a book by Pulitzer-winner Jackie Sibblies Drury.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (148)

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108 Reviews | 36 Followers
100
Enchanting, Delightful, Absorbing

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

533 Reviews | 137 Followers
100
Soaring, Unique, Moving

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

295 Reviews | 86 Followers
100
Ambitious, Masterful, Great staging, Exquisite, Absorbing

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!!!

510 Reviews | 120 Followers
99
Intense, Masterful, Must see, Ambitious, Absorbing

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

153 Reviews | 27 Followers
99
Excellent book., Thrilling. best musical of the season, Ubeda and cook knock out of the park, Well directed, choreographed and performed, Smart, elevated and moving

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.

102 Reviews | 15 Followers
97
Refreshing, Masterful, Clever, Ambitious, Absorbing

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

65 Reviews | 34 Followers
97
Refreshing, Exquisite, Great staging, Delightful, Absorbing

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

54 Reviews | 6 Followers
96
Riveting, Must see, Great singing, Exquisite, Absorbing

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

Critic Reviews (10)

C
April 26th, 2024

"...a sui generis multidisciplinary marvel that suggests new possibilities"
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Pages on Stages
April 25th, 2024

Truly in awe of the duality and interconnectedness of the pulse of Illinoise.
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The New York Times
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"a mysterious and deeply moving dance-musical"
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New York Theatre Guide
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"A few instances of more heavy-handed literalism are sprinkled through the piece"
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New York Magazine / Vulture
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"Beyond...its few brief stumbles, Illinoise achieves a holistic transcendence."
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The Washington Post
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"Drury and Peck have crafted something cinematic"
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TheaterScene.net
March 21st, 2024
For a previous production

"Justin Peck’s evening length ballet...has the energy of Jerome Robbins’ 'Fancy Free'"
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New York Theater
March 7th, 2024
For a previous production

"It's extraordinary, it's queer, it's often thrilling"
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