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Avett Brothers' Musical 'Swept Away' Ends Broadway Run After One Month

The Avett Brothers' Broadway musical 'Swept Away' will close on December 15, less than a month after its opening on November 19. The show, featuring songs from the band's 2004 album 'Mignonette' and set in 1888, struggled with box office sales, filling only 61% of the theater's capacity. Despite the early closure, producers expressed pride in the production and gratitude to the creative team and investors. 'Swept Away' is the second Broadway musical this season to close early, following 'Tammy Faye.'

via Rolling Stone|

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Avett Brothers' Broadway Musical 'Swept Away' Ends After Brief Run

The Broadway musical 'Swept Away,' featuring songs by The Avett Brothers, will close on December 15 after a short run due to poor box office performance and mixed reviews. Despite a $14.5 million investment and a cast including John Gallagher, Jr. and Stark Sands, the show struggled with attendance, filling only 61% of the Longacre Theatre's capacity. This marks the second new musical of the fall season to close early, following the closure of 'Tammy Faye.'

via Deadline|

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arts1 year ago•2 min saved

Avett Brothers' 'Swept Away' Musical to Close Early on Broadway

The Broadway musical 'Swept Away,' featuring a score by the Avett Brothers, will close on December 15 after a short run at the Longacre Theater. Despite receiving a Critic's Pick from the New York Times, the show struggled with low attendance and financial performance, playing 32 regular performances and 20 previews. The production, which premiered at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and played at Arena Stage, faced high running costs, similar to other recent Broadway closures.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Avett Brothers' 'Swept Away' Musical Concludes Broadway Journey

The Broadway musical 'Swept Away,' featuring a score by the Avett Brothers and a book by John Logan, will close on December 15 after 20 previews and 32 performances at the Longacre Theatre. The show, directed by Michael Mayer, tells the story of two brothers on a doomed whaling ship. Despite its unique premise and strong cast, including John Gallagher Jr. and Stark Sands, the musical struggled with its dark themes, as noted by TheaterMania critic David Gordon.

via TheaterMania.com|

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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Avett Brothers' 'Swept Away' Musical to Close on Broadway

The Avett Brothers musical "Swept Away" will close on Broadway on December 15 after struggling at the box office since its opening on November 19. Despite a cast of 16 and a creative team led by director Michael Mayer, the show failed to generate sufficient revenue, grossing only $412,182.30 during the Thanksgiving week. The musical, which tells the story of four survivors of an 1888 shipwreck, will have played 20 previews and 32 regular performances by its closing date. A Broadway cast recording is set for release in 2025.

via Playbill|

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Broadway's 'Swept Away': A Folk-Fueled Voyage of Survival and Song

"Swept Away," a new Broadway musical featuring the music of the Avett Brothers, explores the unusual theme of surviving a shipwreck and making difficult decisions on a lifeboat. This production follows a common trend in contemporary theater by utilizing existing songs from popular artists to create a new stage experience.

via The Washington Post|

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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Broadway's 'Swept Away': Avett Brothers' Folk Tunes Meet High Seas Drama

"Swept Away," a new Broadway musical at the Longacre Theatre, features the music of the Avett Brothers and tells a seafaring tale set during the decline of the whaling industry. Directed by Michael Mayer and written by John Logan, the show explores themes of survival and ethical dilemmas through an all-male cast. While the music direction by Will Van Dyke highlights the Avett Brothers' distinctive sound, the narrative's heavy themes and lack of romantic elements may limit its appeal to a niche audience.

via Chicago Tribune|

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