Watch: 'Illinoise: A New Musical' Cast Performs on 'The View'

Journal

Browse by:
Year
Browse by:
Publish date (field_publish_date)
Publish date (field_publish_date)
Submitted by nonesuch on
Article Type
Artist News
Television
Video
Related Artists / Albums
Original Cast of 'Illinoise'
Timo Andres
Publish date
Excerpt

"Critics are rightfully raving that Tony Award–winning Broadway smash Illinoise is a thrilling, genre-defying musical," exclaims Whoopi Goldberg, introducing the show's company to perform the song "The Man of Metropolis" on The View. You can watch it here.

Copy

"Critics are rightfully raving that Tony Award–winning Broadway smash Illinoise is a thrilling, genre-defying musical," exclaims Whoopi Goldberg, introducing the show's company to perform the song "The Man of Metropolis" on The View. You can watch it here:

The original cast recording, now available to download and stream and on CD, is coming to vinyl soon. Illinoise: A New Musical features music and lyrics by Sufjan Stevens based on his album Illinois, a book by Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury, and direction and choreography by Peck, with new arrangements by Timo Andres and music supervision and direction by Nathan Koci. The album’s band includes Elijah Lyons, My Brightest Diamond, Tasha, Christina Courtin, Sean Peter Forte, Domenica Fossati, Daniel Freedman, Kathy Halvorson, Nathan Koci, Eleonore Oppenheim, Brett Parnell, Brandon Ridenour, Kyra Sims, and Jessica Tsang. The New York Times exclaims: “The vocalists do not seem to sing so much as pour emotion into our ears.” Variety says: “A thrilling, genre-defying Broadway musical brings the Sufjan Stevens album to lyrical life.”

You can get tickets to see Illinoise on Broadway through August 10 here.

featuredimage
'Illinoise: A New Musical' on 'The View,' July 2024
Featured Image Width
Check if featured image needs to be spanned the entire width
  • Tuesday, July 16, 2024
    Watch: 'Illinoise: A New Musical' Cast Performs on 'The View'
    The View

    "Critics are rightfully raving that Tony Award–winning Broadway smash Illinoise is a thrilling, genre-defying musical," exclaims Whoopi Goldberg, introducing the show's company to perform the song "The Man of Metropolis" on The View. You can watch it here:

    The original cast recording, now available to download and stream and on CD, is coming to vinyl soon. Illinoise: A New Musical features music and lyrics by Sufjan Stevens based on his album Illinois, a book by Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury, and direction and choreography by Peck, with new arrangements by Timo Andres and music supervision and direction by Nathan Koci. The album’s band includes Elijah Lyons, My Brightest Diamond, Tasha, Christina Courtin, Sean Peter Forte, Domenica Fossati, Daniel Freedman, Kathy Halvorson, Nathan Koci, Eleonore Oppenheim, Brett Parnell, Brandon Ridenour, Kyra Sims, and Jessica Tsang. The New York Times exclaims: “The vocalists do not seem to sing so much as pour emotion into our ears.” Variety says: “A thrilling, genre-defying Broadway musical brings the Sufjan Stevens album to lyrical life.”

    You can get tickets to see Illinoise on Broadway through August 10 here.

    Journal Articles:Artist NewsTelevisionVideo
    Check if featured image needs to be spanned the entire width
    Original Cast of 'Illinoise'Timo Andres

Enjoy This Post?

Get weekly updates right in your inbox.
terms

X By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Nonesuch based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can opt-out at any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com.

Thank you!
x

Welcome to Nonesuch's mailing list!

Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special discounts in our online store!
terms

By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Nonesuch based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can opt-out at any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com.

Related Posts

  • Friday, August 23, 2024
    Friday, August 23, 2024
    Watch: Laurie Anderson Shares Classic Music Video for "Beautiful Red Dress," PSAs for 'Strange Angels'

    Laurie Anderson, whose new album, Amelia, is due August 30, has shared music videos from the archives for her 1989 album Strange Angels, originally released on Warner Records, on the Nonesuch Records YouTube channel: "Beautiful Red Dress" and a series of PSAs ("Personal Service Announcements"); you can watch both here. They join her previously posted "O Superman," "Sharkey's Day," and "Language Is a Virus."

    Read more
    Journal Topics: Artist NewsVideo
  • Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Jeremy Denk’s 'Ives Denk' Due October 18 on Nonesuch in Celebration of Ives' Sesquicentennial

    Jeremy Denk's album Ives Denk, due October 18, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Ives' birth, features the composer's four violin sonatas, performed with violinist Stefan Jackiw, as well as remastered versions of his Sonatas No. 1 and 2 for piano, from Denk's 2010 debut recording, Jeremy Denk Plays Ives. "Mr. Denk's playing exuded affinity for Ives and vivid imagination," the New York Times says of a concert performance. "Mr. Jackiw, deftly balancing fervor and elegance, beautiful tone and earthy colorings, proved a comparably inspired Ivesian."

    Read more
    Journal Topics: Album ReleaseArtist News
View All