Avett Brothers' 'Swept Away' Musical to Close Early on Broadway
TL;DR
The Broadway musical 'Swept Away,' featuring a score by the Avett Brothers, will close on December 15 after a short run at the Longacre Theater. Despite receiving a Critic's Pick from the New York Times, the show struggled with low attendance and financial performance, playing 32 regular performances and 20 previews. The production, which premiered at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and played at Arena Stage, faced high running costs, similar to other recent Broadway closures.
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