The Avett Brothers' Broadway debut Swept Away shutters after just four weeks, marking a rapid end to their musical theater ambitions.
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The folk-rock band's Broadway musical will close on December 15, just 30 days after its November 17th opening at the Longacre Theatre.
With reportedly lackluster ticket sales, Swept Away's brief run is a concerning sign that even established artists can struggle to translate their sound to the Great White Way.