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The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY To Open On Broadway In Fall 2024
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2024

The new musical Swept Away, with music by The Avett Brothers, will begin performances on Broadway this fall.

Video: Get a First Look at The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

Get a first look at footage of The Avett Brothers' Swept Away at Arena Stage!

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!

Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023

Read the reviews for Swept Away at Arena Stage.

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!

Photos: Get a First Look at The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Get a first look at Swept Away at Arena Stage!

Photos: Go Inside the First Rehearsal for SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting Swept Away. Featuring a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan (Red), with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, this soul-stirring new musical will run November 25 – December 30, 2023, in Arena Stage's Kreeger Theater.

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!

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed full cast and creative team for Swept Away. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Emerson Colonial Theatre
by Erik Bailey - Jul 15, 2022

Biographical jukebox musicals are becoming more and more common. They use a singer and/or songwriter’s music to tell that person’s life story. The most recent addition to the cannon is A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL (now playing at the Emerson Colonial Theatre until August 7th). 

Speakers and Panels Annouced For 2021 Broadway Stage Management Symposium
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2021

After a very challenging year for theatre workers everywhere, the Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS), will unite stage managers from around the world in discussions about our art and craft in a post-pandemic world. BSMS 2021 will focus on strategies and adjustments to our practice and technique to respond to our experience and learnings during the shutdown.

BWW Interview: Kara Lindsay and Michael Deeney of CHANGE THE TIDE
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 23, 2021

Protectors of the Endangered and Empath Worldwide are making changes in the world and Broadway's Kara Lindsay was at the ready when it came time to record the first single from the joint organizations.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Spreads Holiday Spirit for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 18, 2016

The holiday season is not complete without the perfect music to accompany it. 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure' is the latest compilation album that embodies the spirit of the season like nothing else can. A project born completely out of love, 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure' pairs the casts from famous Broadway musicals with songs that are both classic and new. The result is pure gold that will make you reach for the 'repeat' button over and over again.