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Swept Away Broadway

Swept Away 2024

Run Time:
90 minutes, no intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 19, 2024
Closing: December 29, 2024

Swept Away - 2024 Broadway History , Info & More


When a violent storm sinks their whaling ship off the coast of New Bedford, Mass., the four survivors face a reckoning: how far will they go to stay alive? And can they live with the consequences? With music and lyrics from The Avett Brothers (“America’s Biggest Roots Band,” Rolling Stone), whose 2004 “Mignonette” was inspired by an 1884 shipwreck and the struggle of four men to survive, SWEPT AWAY is an electrifying, soul-stirring new musical exploring how facing tragedy can open the door to forgiveness… if only we’ll let it.


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SWEPT AWAY Is Lost at Sea — Review
4 / 10

As with Tammy Faye, another new musical this season which today announced its closing, Swept Away a musical cursed by the finality of the Broadway premiere. A few more workshops to iron out a problematic book and it really could work; its elements brought together under a firmer directorial hand. The Avett Brothers’ music, with their specific sound and sense of down-home longing, seem ideal for a theatrical adaptation, but it’s a shame it’s left at sea by a book with no clear navigation, flailing its arms for rescue.

Swept Away Broadway Review
6 / 10

In thinking about “Swept Away” afterwards, and casually researching the story, I landed on a fascinating tidbit: The 17-year-old cabin boy who was murdered aboard the Mignonette was named Richard Parker, which is the name that Yann Martel gave to the shipwrecked tiger in “The Life of Pi.” This led me to realize that Martel’s novel, ,turned into a Broadway musical of its own, was one of the many works of literature, theater, movies and music that “Swept Away” evoked for me in one way or another. Among these were Moby Dick, Traffic’s John Barleycorn is Dead, Hitchcock’s Lifeboat, Sting’s The Last Ship, Dylan’s Girl from the North Country. These inadvertent evocations didn’t make me view “Swept Away” as derivative. Rather, it left me aware of the qualities that were in insufficient supply – tension and details and meaning.

SWEPT AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - December 29, 2024


Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.

Video: The Avett Brothers Make Surprise Appearance at SWEPT AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - December 22, 2024


Scott Avett, Seth Avett and Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers surprised the audience at the curtain call of Swept Away for a post-show performance of “We Are Loved” and “Ain‘t No Man,” ahead of the show’s final Broadway performance on Sunday, December 29. Watch in this video!

Photos: Inside Seth Avett's Surprise Concert at SWEPT AWAY
by Bruce Glikas - December 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, in celebration of the show’s Broadway run. Check out photos here!

Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - December 16, 2024


See photos of Aubrey Plaza visiting The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away on Broadway. Learn more about the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY
by Stephi Wild - December 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!

SWEPT AWAY's Rico LeBron Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - December 15, 2024


SWEPT AWAY's Rico LeBron Takes Over Our Instagram Today! The takeover occurs on what would have been the production's closing day on Broadway, before their recently announced extension to December 29 to popular demand.

Listen: 'Ain't No Man' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - December 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 Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - December 10, 2024


The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.

SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - December 5, 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 - December 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!

Video: Highlights from SWEPT AWAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - November 26, 2024


Swept Away officially opened on Broadway last week and we now have your first look at the cast in action. Watch highlights from the show in this video!

Interview: Adrian Blake Enscoe is the November 2024 Debut of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 27, 2024


Read BroadwayWorld's November Debut of the Month interview with Adrian Blake Ensue, who is currently starring in Swept Away on Broadway, featuring the music of The Avett Brothers.

Photos: Judd Apatow Visits SWEPT AWAY
by Bruce Glikas - November 25, 2024


The Longacre Theatre welcomed a very special visitor last week! Director Judd Apatow caught a performance of Swept Away and posed with the cast afterwards. Check out photos from the special visit below.

Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song
by Josh Sharpe - November 22, 2024


The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!

Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2024


Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!

Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - November 20, 2024


The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!

Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2024


The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!

Photos: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
by Stephi Wild - November 13, 2024


All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!

Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - November 4, 2024


In this video, watch as Seth and Scott visit the Longacre Theatre and chat all about the much anticipated new show, Swept Away, which is now in previews on Broadway.

Video: SWEPT AWAY Gets Ready for Broadway
by Joey Mervis - November 1, 2024


Swept Away has swept into the Longacre Theatre. The new musical is officially in previews on Broadway and is set to open on November 19. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team talk more about what the new musical is all about!

Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2024


Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!

SWEPT AWAY Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2024


Ahead of their first preview, lottery and rush tickets have been announced for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Find out how to get discounted rush and lottery tickets to the Broadway show.

Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - October 26, 2024


Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!

Photos: SWEPT AWAY Press Preview
by Bruce Glikas - October 26, 2024


Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!

Swept Away History

Other Productions of Swept Away

2020   Regional (US) Berkeley Rep World Premiere
Regional (US)
2024   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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