When a violent storm sinks their whaling ship off the coast of New Bedford, Mass., the four survivors face a reckoning: how far will they go to stay alive? And can they live with the consequences?
"The show was very good! Very stylized, emotional, and the music really brought it to life. If you want to see a harrowing tale of looking within to fight adversity and understanding and learning from the mistakes of your past, then this show is for you!"
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Bradley R from Elmont on Dec 1, 2024
"We were so impressed with this show! The cast did the Avett Brothers' music proud! We travel the states to see the Avett Brothers in concert, and honestly worried about others singing their songs! They were phenomenal....the dancing, the choreography, the story-telling ALL top-notch!! After the show, the actors came out, signed our playbill and genuinely thanked us for coming! There was a young boy, maybe 10 or 11, waiting for autographs and one cat member wanted to make sure he knew that there was fake blood in the knife and no one was really hurt so not to be worried or afraid! Well above and beyond a simple signature. If I lived in NYC, I would definitely go again and again!"
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Melody J from New Port Richey on Nov 28, 2024
"A classic shipwreck survival story told with a very tight narrative and excellent stagecraft. As an added benefit, the music of the Avett Brothers is woven in throughout the story. Superb acting in helping to bring this story to life. Highly recommend this production!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 22, 2024
"Excellent music, acting, story arc and production. A must see story about choices, redemption, family and loyalty. "
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Shari A from HAMDEN on Nov 18, 2024
"This musical was an amazing production that allowed for a concise performance of some of Avett Brothers’ classics. The story was fascinating, the acting superb, the singing was astounding and the show kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Dark and desperate, at times funny and lighthearted, with a few twists I really didn’t see coming. Great show. "
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Ivana P from Millbury on Nov 14, 2024
"Avett fans are in for a treat. Songs we love have been arranged and lyrics changed to fit the story. The actors are amazing and the design of the whole show is fantastic. Harmonies are amazing. We enjoyed it very much. We also enjoyed the runtime.
I’d be interested to know how people who are unfamiliar with The Avett Brothers connected with the music and how it helped tell the story. "
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Rachael B from Martinez on Nov 11, 2024
"What a terrific show built around the amazing music of the Avett Brothers. It is at once playful, tragic, excruciating and existential. It really helps to be a lover of the Avett Brothers catalog, as I am, but I don’t think it’s necessary to feel the impact of this story. The cast is fantastic and while the stage may look one-dimensional, wait until the back half of the show! I think this one is going to get some hard Tony looks. "
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Sam M from Naperville on Nov 9, 2024
"This was a show that my husband really wanted to see. So we did go, and I must tell you, I was not disappointed at all. The show was incredible, from the beginning to end, and I am glad that I did go to see it. I always hope to come away from any musical with at least one song to treasure and remember. This show, I came away with several!! Well done!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 1, 2024
"Swept Away is an excellent show for folkies and lovers of shipping lore and history. The actors/singers were outstanding. The set was incredible. The pace of the show was good. I highly recommend this show for a lovely evening out. Well done! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 30, 2024
"Complex topic, wonderfully done. Loved it all. "
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Gayl H from Auckland on Nov 21, 2024
"The music was amazing and the pace was perfect!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 15, 2024
"The music and acting was great and riveting. We loved the story and quality of songs, dancing and acting. Highly recommend this show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 3, 2024
"Stellar performances, staging. choreography, and direction. Innovative and original. Music was reimagined brilliantly. Only drawback was a thinness in the story. Overall, that did not matter. Still highly entertaining and worth seeing. Audiences must be warned, however that the subject matter is quite dark and it is not suitable for young people."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 27, 2024
"Dancing and singing and acting great. Score not memorable. Plot good. "
