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Video: Go Inside the Recording Studio with 'The Match' From RUTKA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

The critically acclaimed RUTKA, a powerful new musical adapted from Rutka's Notebook, has released “The Match,” performed by the show's songwriters Joceyln Mackenzie and Jeremy Lloyd-Styles. “The Match” is available today from Rialto Records on all streaming platforms. Check out video of the show's composers performing the song in the recording studio below.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

Cast Set For World Premiere of RUTKA At Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Full casting has been announced for RUTKA, a powerful new indie-rock musical adapted from Rutka's Notebook. The production will have its World Premiere at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park this fall.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

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.

Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project to Present THE SOLOMON DIARIES in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 22, 2024

To coincide with its 7th historic marker dedication in the Catskills, the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project will present a special performance of Sam Sadigursky's SOLOMON DIARIES on July 21 at 3:00 pm.

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!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2024

The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!

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.  

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.

Review: ILLINOISE is Storytelling at its Very Finest
by Lora Strum - Mar 20, 2024

What did our critic think of Illinoise at Park Avenue Armory? Illinoise is, at its core, a story about stories, both the ones we tell ourselves and the ones we’re brave enough to share with others. 

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!

Video: First Look at Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

Get a first look at footage of Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's Illinoise!

Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE to Premiere at Park Avenue Armory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

Park Avenue Armory has revealed details for the highly anticipated New York City premiere of Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, which will be staged in the Armory’s massive Wade Thompson Drill Hall.