- Swept Away is a jukebox musical that predominantly features songs from The Avett Brothers' 2004 album 'Mignonette'.
- A new song called 'Lord Lay Your Hand on My Shoulder' was written specifically for the show, adding to the existing repertoire from The Avett Brothers.
- The musical's concept, inspired by the music of The Avett Brothers, was first proposed in 2014 by theater producer Matthew Masten.
- Swept Away premiered at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2022 after its initial 2020 premiere was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The plot of Swept Away is inspired by a real-life 1884 shipwreck, which also inspired the creation of the album 'Mignonette'.
- The storyline follows four sailors stranded in 1888 and includes a poignant exploration of survival and morality under extreme conditions.
- John Logan, notable for his work in both theatre and film, wrote the book for the musical.
- The lead characters in the musical are named Captain, Mate, Little Brother, and Big Brother, with their dynamic forming the core of the narrative.
- Swept Away made its East Coast debut at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., running from November 2023 to January 2024.
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