The Avett Brothers Music & Lyrics to Be Featured in Upcoming Broadway Musical ‘Swept Away’
The upcoming Broadway musical Swept Away is set to feature music and lyrics from folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, with the musical playing Broadway’s Longacre Theatre in New York City.
Broadway-aimed ‘The Thing About Jellyfish’ will debut at Berkeley Rep
Tyne Rafaeli will direct the Broadway-aimed piece, which is being adapted for the stage by Keith Bunin. “The Thing About Jellyfish” is being produced in association with Madison Wells Live.
Broadway's Jaja's African Hair Braiding Is Going on Tour
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's play will travel to Washington, D.C.; California's Bay Area; and Chicago.
In the producer's office: Gigi Pritzker and Jamie Forshaw on their mission-based philosophy of producing for Broadway
In this Q&A, the Madison Wells Live leaders discusses their unique multi-media strategy, upcoming projects like "Swept Away" and "The Thing About Jellyfish" and more.
Jaja’s & Shucked Best of Broadway 2023
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Avett Brothers musical 'Swept Away' makes for a spellbinding tale
The Arena Stage show about a 19th-century shipwreck ultimately proves itself worthy of a Broadway voyage.
Go Inside Opening Night of The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
The Arena Stage production of John Logan and The Avett Brothers’ electrifying new musical—directed by Michael Mayer in arrangement with producers Matthew Masten, Sean Hudock, and Madison Wells Live.
Interview: Chris Miller and Brian Usifer On Orchestrating The Avett Brothers For The Stage
Swept Away presents a bit of a challenge for its music department because Chris and Brian needed to transcribe the songs from the Avett Brothers’ recording first before being able to make them sound theatrical.
Alex Newell Breakthrough of the Year
About a year ago, Alex Newell had just returned to New York City after the pre-Broadway tryout of the musical Shucked in Salt Lake City.
Apple Names Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ ‘Wiser Than Me’ Its Podcast of the Year
Julia Louis-Dreyfus can add another award to her trophy case: Apple‘s podcaster of the year.
Best Theater of 2023
"Shucked" showstopper that helped Alex Newell snag a Tony Award, but my favorite number in the show is the wronged-man solo, "Somebody Will.
SZA's Massive Year Continues, 'Barbie' Dominates & Big Firsts From The 2024 GRAMMYs Nominations
With the excitement of the 2024 GRAMMYs nominations comes many big milestones.
An Avett Brothers musical is testing the waters. Next stop: Broadway?
The brothers' folk-rock songbook is featured in "Swept Away," an Arena Stage production telling the story of a 19th-century shipwreck.
Jordan Fisher Is Orpheus in Broadway's Hadestown Beginning November 20
Jordan Fisher, most recently seen on Broadway as Anthony in the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd, joins the cast of the Tony-winning Hadestown November 20 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Some Like It Hot, Shucked, Sweeney Todd, More Pick Up 2024 Grammy Nominations
The five nominations for Best Musical Theater Album for the 66th annual Grammy Awards have been announced.
Jennette McCurdy Wants You To Feel Your Feelings
“My emotions are very useful information. It doesn’t mean they need to be in the driver’s seat of my life, but they definitely need a seat in the car.”