'Swept Away' sets complete Broadway cast
All four main cast members return from the show's pre-Broadway productions that took place in Berkeley, California and Washington, D.C. from 2022-23.
The new Broadway musical Swept Away has named its complete cast ahead of the start of performances at the Longacre Theatre this fall.
Numerous cast members return from the show's previous productions at California's Berkeley Rep in 2022 and D.C.'s Arena Stage in 2023. These include all four principal actors: Tony Award winner John Gallagher Jr. (Spring Awakening) as Mate, Tony nominee Stark Sands (Kinky Boots) as Big Brother, Adrian Blake Enscoe (Dickinson) as Little Brother, and Wayne Duvall (1984) as Captain.
Also returning are ensemble members Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, and John Sygar.
New to the cast are Josh Breckenridge, Rico LeBron, John Michael Finley, Chase Peacock, Robert Pendilla, and David Rowen.
On the creative side, Swept Away features bookwriter John Logan; director Michael Mayer; choreographer David Neumann; set designer Rachel Hauck; costume designer Susan Hilferty; lighting designer Kevin Adams; sound designer John Shivers; music arranger and orchestrator Chris Miller; music arranger, orchestrator, and music supervisor Brian Usifer; and music director Will Van Dyke.
Set to the music of the rock band The Avett Brothers, Swept Away tells a story of adventure and survival as four men fight to stay alive in a lifeboat after a shipwreck.
Photo credit: Wayne Duvall, John Gallagher Jr., Adrian Blake Enscoe, and Stark Sands. (Photo by Giles Clement)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Swept Away on Broadway located?
Longacre Theatre. The address is New York, NY, USA, 10036.
How long is Swept Away on Broadway?
1hr 30min. No intermission.
What is Swept Away on Broadway about?
See Swept Away, the musical created by the Avett Brothers. Catch Swept Away in New York to experience a seafaring odyssey of “mythic proportions” (San Francisco Chronicle).
How do you book tickets for Swept Away on Broadway?
Book tickets for Swept Away on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Swept Away on Broadway?
The recommended age for Swept Away on Broadway is Ages 12+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater..
What are the songs in Swept Away?
While the official song list has not been announced, several fan-favorite Avett Brothers’ tunes will be included in the show that features a soft-rock, folksy score.
Who wrote Swept Away?
The Avett Brothers, Grammy nominees, wrote the music and lyrics and Oscar nominee and Broadway vet John Logan contributes the libretto.
Who directed Swept Away?
Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, known for his work on rock-infused shows, directs this new musical about a legendary shipwreck.
Is Swept Away appropriate for kids?
An age recommendation has yet to be finalized, but all Broadway audiences regardless of show must be four and over.
Is Swept Away good?
Playing two sold-out, out-of-town tryouts, Swept Away garnered critical acclaim: The Washington Post called the musical a “spellbinding tale” and the San Francisco Chronicle said it’s a story of “mythic proportions.”
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