John returns to Swept Away after starring in premiere productions at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2022 and Arena Stage in 2023. He won a 2007 Tony Award® for his breakout performance in the groundbreaking rock musical Spring Awakening. Other Broadway credits include Long Day’s Journey into Night, Jerusalem, Green Day’s American Idiot, and Rabbit Hole. Off-Broadway credits include Farragut North, Port Authority, and Kimberly Akimbo. He starred in Aaron Sorkin’s HBO drama series “The Newsroom”, as well as the acclaimed miniseries “Olive Kitteridge”. Other TV/streaming credits include “Westworld,” “High Maintenance,” “Love Life,” “Easy,” “Modern Love,” and “The West Wing.” He has appeared in such films as Underwater, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Hush, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Short Term 12, Margaret, and Pieces of April. John is also an accomplished singer/songwriter. His third record Goodbye or Something was released in June of 2024.
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Broadway: American Idiot. Off-Broadway: Rock & Roll Man. Favorite credits include: Galileo (Berkeley Rep), High School Musical (1st National/Paper Mill), The Nutty Professor (Ogunquit), Bull Durham (Alliance Theatre), Once (Horizon Theatre). Thanks to the Swept Away team, Carnahan Casting, and Dave. For my wife Maggie and our Arthur.
View Full Profile(he/they) is a Brooklyn based actor/musician best known for starring as Austin Dickinson, opposite Hailee Steinfeld and Jane Krakowski, in Apple TV’s Peabody Award-winning series “Dickinson.” He is also known for being one-third of the indie folk band Bandits on the Run, who have toured internationally, written and produced for Netflix and The Moth Radio Hour, and have been featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk Top Shelf. On the theater side, Adrian originated the role of Little Brother in the world premiere of Swept Away at Berkeley Rep and has starred in several off-Broadway productions, notably Folk Wandering (ART/NY) and Billy & the Killers (HERE). He is currently in the process of developing the stage musical adaptation of the novel What’s Eating Gilbert Grape with the Bandits, longtime musical collaborator Christopher Sears, and Academy Award Nominee Peter Hedges.
View Full Profileis excited to be reprising his role in Swept Away. On Broadway, Wayne was last seen in 1984. Off-Broadway credits include the critically acclaimed The Legend of Georgia McBride and the Encores! productions of Big River and Of Thee I Sing. Regionally, Wayne was seen in Working at the Old Globe as well as originating roles in the world premieres of Bonnie & Clyde and Bright Star. He also starred in The Cake w/Faith Prince at La Jolla Playhouse and Signature’s production of Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill w/Christine Lahti. Some of Wayne’s notable film appearances are O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Lincoln, A Quiet Place 2, The Trial of the Chicago 7, The Hunt, Werewolves Within, The Kitchen, Prisoners and Apollo 13. On television, “Billions”, “The Blacklist”, “Pearson”, “Fargo”, “Hell on Wheels”, “The Leftovers”, “The District” and “The Righteous Gemstones”.
View Full ProfileNorth Carolina native. Broadway: King Agnarr in Disney’s Frozen. Tours: The Book of Mormon and Mufasa standby in The Lion King. Television: “New Amsterdam” (Recurring), “The Blacklist,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Lovecraft Country” (HBO), and “Law and Order: SVU.” Favorite Regionals: Dallas Theater Center, Goodspeed Musicals (CT), and Arena Stage (Swept Away). This performance is dedicated to my grandfather, Richard Epps, Sr. who was a longshoreman in Coastal Carolina seaports. Love always, G. MFA NYU Tisch.
View Full Profilehas been with Swept Away since its maiden voyage and is honored to tie off here at the Longacre. Broadway: Waitress, American Psycho. Off-Broadway: Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest. Tours: American Idiot. Film & TV: NBC’s “The Blacklist,” Z:The Beginning of Everything. Proud Esper Studio Alum. Pace Musical Theater. Love and appreciation to my family, this creative team, cast, crew, Sheri, Bryan and DBA. For my wife Audrey, who is the wind in my sails, my North Star.
View Full ProfileBroadway debut! A Maryland native, Michael has spent nearly the last two decades performing on the most reputable stages throughout the DMV. Michael recently made his West coast debut at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Galileo, and his Metropolitan Opera debut in Jeanine Tesori’s new opera Grounded. Michael studies voice with Kristin Halliday and is grateful for her support over the years. To Mom, Dad and Chris; I love you.
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