Carrie, whom Stevens calls his “star, queen, mystery, nemesis, and muse,” was bipolar and schizophrenic. She drank heavily, and Sufjan’s relationship with her was often scored by abandonment.

Feel the Illinoise! The following songs are similar to Come On! Feel the Illinoise! by Sufjan Stevens showcases his unique ability to blend musical styles with deep, personal story-telling.

It’s different every single night.” This summer, Dodson has pledged his allegiance to “ Illinoise,” a 90-minute, dialogue-free dance musical adapted from Sufjan Stevens’ beloved 2005 album.

From Chicago to Metropolis, Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 folk opus Illinois packs what feels like a whole nation’s history into the borders of one state. Covering everything from the World’s Fair and UFO ...

JD: I was just trying to remember what it says, because it was something from “Come On! Feel the Illinoise!” and it wasn't a lyric that you sing very much. I was like, whoa. JP: Oh yeah.

Sufjan Stevens’ Illinois had been a formative album for director and choreographer Justin Peck, and so when it came to reinterpreting it for the stage, Peck felt a responsibility to do right by ...

‘Illinoise’ Director Justin Peck on Bringing Sufjan Stevens to Broadway Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury reinterpreted Stevens' 2005 album into a Tony-nominated, dance-based musical.

'Illinoise' Lighting Designer Brandon Stirling Baker on How He Created a 'Visual Vocabulary That Only Exists For Light' Using Sufjan Stevens' Album.

Sufjan Stevens' Musical 'Illinoise' Sets Broadway Opening Date The pair brought “Illinoise” to life as it officially opened at the St. James Theatre on April 24.

In retrospect, the entire idea of a Sufjan Stevens Broadway musical feels both far-fetched and inevitable. Last year, director/choreographer Justin Peck and playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury’s ...

Illinoise, the dance-musical hybrid nominated for four Tony Awards (including Best Musical) is the seventh collaboration between Justin Peck, the resident choreographer and artistic advisor of the New ...