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Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!

Listen: 'No Hard Feelings' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!

Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend. Check out photos and video here!

Listen: 'Ain't No Man' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

The first single “Ain’t No Man” has been released from the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!

SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2024

Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing. 

SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new Broadway musical Swept Away is coming soon! Find out when and where you can get the album and pre-order it here!

Stark Sands is Riding the Wave of SWEPT AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2024

What do you get when you combine the iconic music of the Avett Brothers with the genius of an already Tony-winning creative team? A whale of a tale called Swept Away- and it just so happens to be sailing into Broadway's Longacre Theatre this fall. Stark Sands is telling us all about it in this interview.

Photos: The Avett Brothers Pose in Front of Longacre Theatre Ahead of SWEPT AWAY Opening
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

The Avett Brothers recently posed in front of the newly-minted Longacre Theatre, where their musical Swept Away will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29. Check out the photos here!

Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 9, 2023

On Wednesday evening, The Avett Brothers (Scott Avett, Seth Avett, and Bob Crawford) celebrated the opening of their new musical, Swept Away, running at Arena Stage’s Kreeger Theater at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C. through January 14 after a thrice-extended run at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in early 2022. Check out photos below!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away at Arena Stage!

First Look at the Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Key Art in Collaboration With Poster Artist Ken Taylor
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2023

The new soul-stirring Avett Brothers musical 'Swept Away' has unveiled a collaboration with rock 'n' roll poster artist Ken Taylor. Get a first look here!

John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Adrian Blake Enscoe & Wayne Duvall to Star in SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the principal cast for its fall/winter 2023 production of Swept Away. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

SWEPT AWAY, UNKNOWN SOLDIER, POTUS & More Set for Arena Stage 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023

Arena Stage has announced its 74th season. The upcoming subscription season will feature two original musicals, an acclaimed play with music, an uproarious comedy, Arena’s 11th Power Play, and a return by audience-favorite Step Afrika!.

VIDEO: Cast of SWEPT AWAY Takes Final Bow at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2022

When the world premiere production of Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, concluded its third extension at Berkeley Rep on Sunday, March 13, fans had traveled to see the show from every state in the nation, as well as from eight different countries around the world.

VIDEO: Watch John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More Sing from SWEPT AWAY at Berkeley Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2022

An all new video has been released from Swept Away at Berkeley Rep! Watch the cast perform 'Lord Lay Your Hand on My Shoulder/Ain’t No Man' here!

Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Announces Third Extension at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022

Following a positive response from audiences and critics alike, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere of Swept Away will extend for a third and final week. The popular show will now run through Sunday, March 13.

Photos: Get A First Look At The Avett Brothers' Musical SWEPT AWAY; Opens Tomorrow At Berkeley Rep
by BWW Staff - Jan 19, 2022

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away, as well as a never-before seen set list of the musical numbers performed in the show. The set list is penned by Seth Avett and includes “Lord Lay Your Hand On My Shoulder,” a new song he wrote specifically for the production.

Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Begins Performances Tonight at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2022

Tonight, the new musical from The Avett Brothers, Swept Away, begins performances at Berkeley Rep. Written by Tony Award-winning stage and screen writer John Logan, Swept Away is helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, and features choreography by Tony Award nominee David Neumann.

Second and Final Extension Announced for SWEPT AWAY at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2021

On the first day of rehearsals and following an overwhelmingly demand from audiences, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical Swept Away will extend for an additional second and final week. The new musical will now run through Sunday, March 6.

Berkeley Rep Extends Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

Due to overwhelming demand from enthusiastic theatregoers in 42 states, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical Swept Away will extend for an additional two weeks. Previews begin on Sunday, January 9 with the show originally scheduled to close on February 13.