Sunday, May 26, 2024

Highlights of RAGTIME National Tour - Leslie Jackson, Chris Sams and More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing...and anything is possible. RAGTIME returns to the road in an all-new touring production that Bloomberg Ne…

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Another Berkeley Rep world premiere is heading to Broadway by Lily Janiak

“Swept Away,” featuring music by folk rock band the Avett Brothers, was among the first big theatrical projects to premiere in the Bay Area after the pandemic’s worst days.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 02:14PM

Avett Brothers Musical ‘Swept Away’ Heading To Broadway This Fall by Greg Evans

Swept Away, the musical with music and lyrics by roots rock band The Avett Brothers, will arrive on Broadway this fall following previous stagings at California’s Berkeley Repertory Theatr…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:21AM

Today on Broadway: Monday, May 20, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

‘Mattress,’ ‘Swept Away’ Coming to Broadway, Paulson Wins Drama League Award, Sneak Peek at ‘Death Becomes Her’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast…

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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Avett Brothers' musical ‘Swept Away’ will arrive on Broadway this fall by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical tells the story of a shipwrecked crew and what they’ll do to survive.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:12PM
Saturday, May 18, 2024

Broadway Update: Mattress Transfers and Swept Away Sweeps In. by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward May 18, 2024: Tony winner Sutton Foster will headline a revival of Once Upon a Mattress this summer on Broadway. The production is a transfer of the Encores presentation…

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Avett Brothers ‘Swept Away’ Coming to Broadway by Sandi Durell

 The Avett Brothers announced that their new musical Swept Away will begin previews on Broadway this fall at a Shubert theater to-be-announced. Broadway casting to be announced at a later…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:26AM
Friday, May 17, 2024

Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Will Open on Broadway in the Fall by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Grammy-nominated folk-rock band contributed music and lyrics to the new show, which features a book by John Logan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18PM

Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert

Tonight, live from the stage at Forest Hills Stadium, The Avett Brothers announced that their new musical Swept Away will begin previews on Broadway this fall at a Shubert theater to-be-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06PM

Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Will Sweep Broadway Audiences Away in Fall 2024 by Darryn King

The musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by the folksy musical trio the Avett Brothers, is coming to Broadway this fall, starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Adrian Blake Enscoe a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32PM

The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY To Open On Broadway In Fall 2024

The new musical Swept Away, with music by The Avett Brothers, will begin performances on Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06PM

The Avett Brothers & cast of Swept Away by bwaySHO

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: The Avett Brothers with the cast of Swept Away! Tyry officially announced their Broadway run for this fall!!! 🌊 Keep an eye on @sweptawaymusical 👀👀👀 Ful…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:04PM

Avett Brothers Musical, ‘Swept Away,’ to Open on Broadway This Fall by Michael Paulson

The show, inspired by a 19th-century shipwreck, has had previous runs in Berkeley, Calif., and Washington.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Avett Brothers & Cast of Swept Away by bwaySHO

The cast of Swept Away joined The Avett Brothers to perform “Swept Away” at their Forrest Hills Stadium concert after the ofifcial announcement of their Broadway run this fall! 🎥: @…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:50PM
Friday, April 12, 2024

A Couple Of Swells | London Trailer by Official London Theatre

Liza Pulman, comedienne, songstress and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, has teamed up with quick-witted musical virtuoso Joe Stilgoe for a brand new show. A Couple Of Swells brings…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:42AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

In the producer’s office: Gigi Pritzker and Jamie Forshaw on their mission-based philosophy of producing for Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

In this Q&A, the Madison Wells Live leaders discusses their unique multi-media strategy, upcoming projects like “Swept Away” and “The Thing About Jellyfish” and more.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Shipwrecks, Cannibalism and the Avett Brothers: Why ‘Swept Away’s’ Next Stop Could Be Broadway by Brent Lang

Four whalers are set adrift after a violent storm sinks their ship. Lost at sea, exposed to the elements and on the brink of starvation, the men must make horrifying decisions in their strug…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:55PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Spamalot, Stephanie J. Block, Patrick Page, More Nominated for Helen Hayes Awards by Margaret Hall

The D.C.-area theatre honors also gave nods to Swept Away, Sammi Cannold, John Gallagher Jr., Bryonha Marie, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM
Monday, January 22, 2024

SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Art…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50PM
Monday, January 8, 2024

Truth, forgiveness: 'Swept Away' is a theatrical vessel for Avett Bros' music by Elizabeth Blair

With songs by the Avett Brothers, Swept Away follows four men fighting to survive a shipwreck. The musical is inspired by the true story in which men resort to cannibalism to survive.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:18PM
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

With Musical Swept Away, The Avett Brothers Chart New Waters by Darryn King

In the early 2000s—long before they got the attention of producer Rick Rubin and topped the Billboard charts with “Ain’t No Man”—the Avett Brothers were a scrappy young band forgin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Thursday, December 28, 2023

The Broadway Show: SWEPT AWAY's Team Talks Bringing the Avett Brothers-Inspired Musical to the Stage by Broadway.com

Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek talks with SWEPT AWAY stars John Gallagher Jr. and Stark Sands, composers Scott & Seth Avett and Bob Crawford and bookwriter John Logan about bring…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:06PM

The Broadway Show: The Avett Brothers on New Musical SWEPT AWAY by Broadway.com

Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek talks with Scott Avett, Seth Avett and Bob Crawford about bringing SWEPT AWAy to the stage.

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:06PM

The Broadway Show: John Gallagher Jr. and Stark Sands on SWEPT AWAY by Broadway.com

Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontotek speaks with John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands and more about the new Avett Brothers-inspired musical, SWEPT AWAY.

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:02PM
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Get Swept Away on The Broadway Show! Watch the Premiere! by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, you can watch the episode's YouTube premiere at 5PM ET on Wednesday, December 27 Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Get SWEPT AWAY with John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands & More on THE BROADWAY SHOW WITH TAMSEN FADAL by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, you can watch the episode's YouTube premiere at 5PM ET on Wednesday, December 27 Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this ep…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:24PM
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Watch: Get Swept Away With the New Avett Brothers Musical at Arena Stage by Logan Culwell-Block, Meg Masseron

The Grammy-nominated folk-rock band has contributed music and lyrics to the new show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Video: Get a First Look at The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage

Get a first look at footage of The Avett Brothers' Swept Away at Arena Stage!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:20PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards