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BIO

Broadway debut. Off Broadway: Illinoise (Park Avenue Armory), Peter & the Wolf (Guggenheim Museum). Regional: Illinoise (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Bard SummerScape). Dance: Twyla Tharp Dance, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Mark Morris Dance Group, Dance Heginbotham, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Janis Brenner & Dancers, Gleich Dances. Awards: Dance Magazine’s 2020 “25 to Watch”. BFA: The Juilliard School. @_karachan

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Marion

[Off-Broadway]
Park Avenue Armory Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
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ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2024

Illinoise was filmed by the Theater on Film and Tape Archive in July 2024, and is now accessible at the Library for the Performing Arts.
ILLINOISE Concludes Broadway Run
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 10, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to Illinoise, which takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre Theatre following 116 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Sunset Boulevard, which begins performances on September 28, 2024.
ILLINOISE Will Host Album Vinyl Signings Following Wednesday Matinee Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE will host signings for the ILLINOISE Original Cast Album Vinyl with members of the cast following the three remaining Wednesday matinee performances.
ILLINOISE Adds Three Matinee Performances To Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE featuring Tony-winning choreography by Justin Peck has added three matinee performances to its strictly limited engagement through Saturday, August 10 at the St. James Theatre
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024

The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024

Watch Justin Peck, Jackie Sibbles Drury, and Shara Nova discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING in the video here!
Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!
ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!
Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE
by Bruce Glikas - May 10, 2024

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony-nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until this week to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast and creative team here!
Photos: See Rachel Zegler, Julianne Hough & More at ILLINOISE Gala Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2024

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until Tuesday night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos  from the star-studded arrivals here.
Photos: Inside ILLINOISE's Gala Performance Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2024

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
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2024

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!
Photos: First Look at ILLINOISE on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

All new photos have been released of the cast of the new Broadway musical Illinoise! Illinoise is now playing at Broadway's St. James Theatre.
Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Performances Today on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!
ILLINOISE Launches Rush and Lottery Policies
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

The producers of ILLINOISE have announced discounted rush and lottery policies once performances begin at the St. James Theatre on April 24th, 2024.  
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound ILLINOISE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2024

In this video, watch highlights from Broadway-bound musical Illinoise- the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.
Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear Revealed as Vocalists in ILLINOISE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear will transfer to Broadway as vocalists for the musical Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.
Justin Peck's ILLINOISE Will Transfer to Broadway This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.
ILLINOISE to Extend Run at Park Avenue Armory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024

The New York City premiere of Illinoise will extend its run. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Feb 5, 2024

Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, is coming to Park Avenue Armory March 3-23, 2024, following a run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater from January 28-February 18, 2024. Let's see what the critics have to say!

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