Photos: Inside ILLINOISE's Gala Performance Curtain Call
Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until last night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Review Roundup: ILLINOISE Arrives on Broadway
The Broadway critics are weighing in for the final time of the 2023/24 season! Illinoise is officially open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, making it eligible for 2024 Tony Awards consideration. Check out what the critics are saying!
Review: ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
ILLINOISE is a journey through our great state of Illinois using movement. Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck and featuring music and lyrics from Sufjan Stevens’s ILLINOIS album, the show uses dance as its primary narrative language. Peck collaborated with playwright Jacke Sibblies Drury on a loose storyline for ILLINOISE, but that story is communicated entirely through dance. Stevens’s lyrics underscore the situations in the show and mirror the emotional shades of the choreography.
The Huntington 2023 Spotlight Gala Shatters Records, Raising $1.67M
The Huntington held its annual Spotlight Gala on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Cyclorama at the BCA (539 Tremont St). Over 400 attendees gathered to celebrate honorees as well as the achievement of this transformational season. The Gala supports The Huntington's artistic, education, and community initiatives and this year set an all-time record with $1.67 million raised.
SING STREET Extended An Additional Week at The Huntington
The Huntington in association with Sing Street LLC has announced an additional week of performances for the joyous new musical Sing Street, based on the hit 2016 indie film of the same title by John Carney. Sing Street is now playing at The Huntington’s Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA through October 9, 2022.