Illinoise, Justin Peck’s narrative dance musical inspired by Sufjan Stevens’s concept album “Illinois,” opened in New York City on March 7, 2024 at the Park Avenue Armory. In making it a "Critic’s Pick," Jesse Green, theatre critic of The New York Times, called the production — with a story (without dialogue) by Jackie Sibblies Drury and Peck — “deeply moving.” Photos by Sara Krulwich
Loving that the professionals are now breaking down the symbolism for the film bros claiming this is anti-man.
Anyway for anyone who genuinely wants a deeper look at the choreography's meaning in this song, this is a helpful article.
I also particularly like this fun quote at the end:
Oscar pundits are already eyeing possible original song nominations for Ronson and Wyatt, who previously won for their work on the “A Star Is Born” hit “Shallow.” Gosling’s name is being tossed in as well for his performance. But he doesn’t take credit outright, especially for “I’m Just Ken.”
“Ken sang that song,” he told The Times with a straight face. “I never sang like that in my life. I don’t know why or how that happened.”
“In one of the turns, Soundwave pulls out a tentacle and grabs it from the mid waist from behind, then leans it forward, then they both look at each other, Starscream looks happy and in love, Soundwave looks at him the same“