ILYSE ROBBINS+

ILYSE ROBBINS (Choreographer) is thrilled to return to SpeakEasy having previously
choreographed The Scottsboro Boys, Once, Allegiance, and A Man of No Importance. Recent directing projects include directing Barefoot in the Park (Barnstormers); Tick, Tick… Boom! (Umbrella Stage); A Sherlock Carol (Lyric Stage), and Charlotte’s Web (Wheelock). Recent choreography credits include Hello, Dolly! and Assassins (Lyric Stage). Next up, she will direct and choreograph She Loves Me for Barnstormers. Ilyse is the recipient of multiple Elliot Norton Awards for direction, choreography, and production. She holds a BS in Communication/Theater from Northwestern, a Theater certification from BADA; and a Ed.M. from Harvard. Love, as always, to Glen and the kids.  www.ilyserobbins.com. (she/her)

Shows

Swept Away

APRIL 24 - MAY 23, 2026

book by

john logan

music & Lyrics by

the avett brothers

Directed by

Jeremy Johnson

Music Directed By

Paul S. Katz

Choreographed By

ILYSE ROBBINS

A storm. A shipwreck. Four survivors. As they fight to stay alive, these New Bedford whalers must confront who they are, what they’ve done, and whether forgiveness is possible. Featuring music from The Avett Brothers, Swept Away is a gripping, …

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