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.
Production Facts
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.