Producers Matthew Masten, Sean Hudock and Madison Wells Live, announced Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is set for digital release on Friday, February 7, 2025 and a physical CD release in early 2025 on Joy Machine Records, featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers and produced by Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Madison Wells Live.
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The new musical Swept Away officially opened at the Longacre Theatre (220 W 48th St) on Tuesday, November 19. Tickets are available for purchase at www.sweptawaymusical.com and Telecharge at www.telecharge.com, or by calling 212-239-6200 or 800-447-7400.
Live on Broadway, The Avett Brothers’ Swept Away is a “spectacular” New York Times Critic’s Pick. This breathtaking new musical and “spellbinding” (The Washington Post) experience will make your soul feel brand new. “It’s riveting! One of the most captivating tales on Broadway in just 90 nail-biting minutes” (Entertainment Weekly). Get ready for one hell of an adventure.
A crew of sailors embark on a whaling expedition, braving the long days with hard work and strong whiskey. But when the ship capsizes, they’re forced to look deep within themselves to help each other survive. Tony Award® winner John Gallagher, Jr. delivers “a fierce star turn” (The Wall Street Journal), two-time Tony nominee Stark Sands is “magnificent” (The Wrap), “Adrian Blake Enscoe is a revelation” (Deadline) and “Wayne Duvall gives a stellar performance” (EW).
Featuring a score from “The Avett Brothers at their best” (The Daily Beast), a book by Tony winner John Logan (Red, Moulin Rouge! The Musical) and direction by Tony winner Michael Mayer(Spring Awakening, American Idiot), “this stunning musical will blow you away” (The Wrap).
The Swept Away ensemble includes Josh Breckenridge, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Rico LeBron, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Chase Peacock, Tyrone L. Robinson, David Rowen and John Sygar. Swings include John Michael Finley and Robert Pendilla.
The Swept Away creative team includes Tony Award-winning set designer Rachel Hauck, Tony Award-winning costume designer Susan Hilferty, four-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer Kevin Adams, Tony Award-winning sound designer John Shivers, music arranger & orchestrator Chris Miller, music arranger & orchestrator/music supervisor Brian Usifer, music director Will Van Dyke, and casting director Jim Carnahan, Jillian Cimini, and Alexandre Bleau, CSA.