Sufjan Stevens ‘Illinois’ Stage Musical Sets World Premiere; ‘West Side Story’ Choreographer Justin Peck To Direct

A stage adaptation of Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 album Illinois will make its world premiere this summer in a production by The Fisher Center at Bard.

March 9, 2023 · 1 min · 56 words · Debra Craig

A press opening forIllinoisat an as-yet-undisclosed Chicagotheaterwill be announced shortly.

Directing and choreographingIllinoiswill beJustin Peck, a Tony winner for his choreography ofBroadways 2018 revival ofCarousel.

More recently, Peck choreographed Steven Spielbergs 2021 screen adaptation ofWest Side Story.

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For more information on the production schedule and the Fisher Centers complete programming visit the centerswebsite.