The Avett Brothers News

HOLLER CHOIR releases new single 'DARLENE' from their upcoming debut album. Featuring the lyrical prowess of Clint Roberts and bolstered by the talents of Johnson City's Helena Rose on harmony vocals and dulcet clawhammer banjo, Holler Choir creates original music steeped in the mystical sensibilities of old-time Appalachia.

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!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Read the reviews for Swept Away at Arena Stage.

What did our critic think of SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage?

Chris Miller and Brian Usifer are currently living their theatre lives as the co- Music Arrangers/Orchestrators of The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Brian also serves as the Musical Supervisor for the show which runs through January 14th in the Kreeger Theater space at Arena Stage.

Check out photos from opening night of The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away at Arena Stage!

Get a first look at Swept Away at Arena Stage!

The holidays are just around the corner! For those who are in need of last-minute gift ideas for your theater-loving friends and family members (or even if you just want to treat yourself), BroadwayWorld is here to help with a Broadway-themed holiday gift guide for you!

Luke Combs has been nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. He also won Single of the Year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards and has confirmed a 2024 U.S. Stadium Tour.

9x CMA Award-winner Luke Combs won Single of the Year at last night’s 57th Annual CMA Awards for his version of Tracy Chapman’s song, “Fast Car,” for which Chapman also won Song of the Year. Combs also performed his current single, “Where The Wild Things Are,” during the live awards broadcast.

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.

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre.

Madison Wells Live will present a private industry reading of Locker Room Talk, a new play by Meghan Kennedy, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in New York City.

Madison Wells Live will present a private industry reading of The Thing About Jellyfish, a new play by Keith Bunin based on the best-selling novel by Ali Benjamin, on Friday, October 6, 2023 in New York City.

Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” remains #1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for second-consecutive week, 17th week in Billboard Hot 100 top 5. Nominated for four awards at 57th Annual CMA Awards including Entertainer of the Year. Final leg of sold-out world tour underway, 2024 U.S. Stadium Tour breaks sales records.

FEW Spirits and Alice In Chains announce today the reissue of All Secrets Known Bourbon, a limited-release expression distilled by FEW Spirits Master Distiller Paul Hletko in collaboration with the Seattle Grunge pioneers. Bottles feature a custom-designed label by artist Justin Helton.

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!

Luke Combs sold over a million tickets for his 2024 “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” stadium tour in the first weekend tickets were on-sale, with 16 of the 25 shows selling out immediately including back-to-back nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium, Santa Clara’s Levi’s® Stadium, and more.

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!