Jaja’s & Shucked Best of Broadway 2023
EW rounds up our 10 favorite pieces of theater to hit the Great White Way in 2023.
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.
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.
Sara Bareilles, Sarita Choudhury, Donna Murphy, Bonnie Milligan, More Set for Locker Room Talk Reading
Madison Wells Live will present an industry reading of Meghan Kennedy's Locker Room Talk October 10 in New York City.
Madison Wells Live Presenting Industry Reading of ‘The Thing About Jellyfish’
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.
Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Unveils Key Art From Rock Poster Artist Ken Taylor
New key art has been revealed for the Avett Brothers musical Swept Away, set to play Arena Stage in Washington, D.C..
See Who's Starring in Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away at Arena Stage
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Swept Away at Arena Stage, featuring music and lyrics by Grammy-nominated folk-rock band The Avett Brothers.
The stakes are high this fall as theaters seek to lure audiences back
More than ever, it seems, entertainment consumers are looking for a sure thing. They want a live experience that absolutely, positively will justify the time and effort…
How Jocelyn Bioh Is Balancing a Broadway Play, and a Newborn
Ten years ago, Bioh made her Broadway debut as an actor. Now she's back as a playwright for Jaja's African Hair Braiding.