Avett Brothers Musical ‘Swept Away’ Sets Broadway Opening Date, Venue
deadline.comSwept Away, the new musical featuring the music of folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, will begin performances at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre on Tuesday, October 29 with an opening set for Tuesday, November 19.
The announcement was made today by producers Matthew Masten, Sean Hudock, and Madison Wells Live. Broadway casting will be announced at a later date.
Throughout the musical’s development, the cast has included Broadway favorites John Gallagher Jr. and Stark Sands, both of whom were introduced onstage (along with cast mates Adrian Blake Enscoe and Wayne Duvall) at a recent Avett Brothers concert.
The quartet was introduced as “the cast of the soon-to-be-officially Broadway show.” Swept Away features a book by Tony Award winner John Logan (Red, Moulin Rouge!
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