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The music of the Avett brothers inspired a new musical. swept The first will be presented at the Berkeley Repertory Theater in Berkeley, California in June 2020.
Written by John Logan and directed by Michael Mayer – two Tony Award winners – sweptThe music is inspired by the North Carolina Group's catalog, and in particular the 2004 Avett Brothers LP LP mignonette. The musical takes place in 1888 and tells the story of a wrecked crew, including two brothers, struggling for their survival after reaching the coast off New Bedford, Mbadachusetts.
Adapting the music of pop stars like the Avetts is nothing new for director Mayer. He had previously led Green Day's american idiot at Berkeley Rep in 2009, and also worked in the rock world with a production of Hedwig and angry thumb. The musical arrangements and orchestrations of the score for Swept Away will be managed by Chris Miller and Brian Usifer.
"This new and original story built with our songs has revealed meanings and connections that Scott and I could never have imagined otherwise," Seth Avett said in a statement. "Beyond the unique joy and somewhat surreal experience of seeing the project evolve, it was an honor to work with everyone involved. Writer John Logan led the way with talent, motivation and inspiration. "
The Avett brothers released the new song "Neapolitan Sky" in February. They are about to launch a summer tour on July 3rd in Kansas and will present the Forecastle Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky on July 14th.
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