Illinoise Lyrics
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From the Album
1. Three Stars (or, Concerning the UFO Sighting near Highland, Illinois)
2. The Long Hike
3. Come On! Feel the Illinoise!
4. Jacksonville
5. Zombies
6. John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
7. The Man of Metropolis
8. Decatur
9. Chicago
10. To the Workers of the Rock River Valley Region, I Have an Idea Concerning Your Predicament
11. Casimir Pulaski Day
12. Prairie Fire That Wanders About
13. The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades is Out to Get Us!
14. In This Temple, as in the Hearts of Man for Whom He Saved the Earth
15. The Seer’s Tower
16. Chicago (Reprise)
17. The Tallest Man, the Broadest Shoulders
18. Epilogue
Illinoise is a 2023 dance revue musical with music and lyrics by Sufjan Stevens and an original story by Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury.
The musical was inspired by Stevens' 2005 album Illinois.
The musical follows some friends relating stories around a campfire about their childhoods and growing up; a newcomer to the group, Henry, finally shares how being gay affected his early relationships and friendships.
After a summer festival premiere, regional production and off-Broadway tryout, the show debuted on Broadway in April 2024 at the St. James Theatre; these productions have all been directed and choreographed by Peck.
Reviews on Broadway were positive, and the musical received four nominations at the 77th Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The musical was inspired by Stevens' 2005 album Illinois.
The musical follows some friends relating stories around a campfire about their childhoods and growing up; a newcomer to the group, Henry, finally shares how being gay affected his early relationships and friendships.
After a summer festival premiere, regional production and off-Broadway tryout, the show debuted on Broadway in April 2024 at the St. James Theatre; these productions have all been directed and choreographed by Peck.
Reviews on Broadway were positive, and the musical received four nominations at the 77th Tony Awards, including Best Musical.