Illinoise

A full company of performers brings the original story to life, set to the entirety of Stevens’ album with new arrangements by composer, pianist, and frequent Stevens collaborator Timo Andres, ranging in style from DIY folk and indie rock to marching band and ambient electronics, performed live by an 11-member band and three vocalists. ILLINOISE is a “mysterious, deeply moving and unforgettable dance-musical hybrid that explores the hot zone between childhood and adulthood when emotions can be at their most overwhelming. The vocalists do not seem to sing so much as pour emotion into our ears. (New York Times).”

Awards and Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Musical

Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical

Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical – Ricky Ubeda

Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical – Ben Cook

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) – Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury

Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) – Timo Andres

Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway) – Justin Peck