So long, farewell! Come From Away finished at Gerald Schoenfeld Theater on October 2, 2022
Come From Away is now showing at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
Come From Away
So long, farewell! Come From Away finished at Gerald Schoenfeld Theater on October 2, 2022
Come From Away is now showing at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
Why see Come From Away?
Come back together - one last time
LAST CHANCE TO CATCH ON BROADWAY - CLOSING OCTOBER 2!
Come From Away is an uplifting musical that celebrates human compassion in the face of terrible circumstances. Penned by Canadian husband and wife team Irene Snakoff and David Hein, Come From Away is set in the remote town of Gander in Newfoundland, which found itself playing host to the passengers of 38 planes that were forced to land on 9/11. Thoroughly researched and based on interviews with residents and passengers, the show explores how this tiny community opened its hearts and homes to its unexpected guests.
Come From Away debuted at San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse in 2015, before moving onto Seattle's Rep Theatre, where it broke box office records and was extended due to popular demand. This Broadway production was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning one for Best Direction, and also garnered three Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical. Now an international hit, discover the magic of this uplifting musical live on Broadway before it closes Oct 2nd!
What is Come From Away About?
On September 11th, 2001, as the full horror of the terror attacks became apparent, the US closed its airspace, grounding thousands of passenger jets. 38 of them were forced to land in Gander, a remote Newfoundland town with a population of just 9000 people.
Come From Away focuses on a set of passengers from one plane and the Gander residents who welcomed them into their homes. Amongst this diverse set of characters is American Airlines' first female pilot, a gay couple both called Kevin, and an Egyptian chef, whose initial apprehensions about the reception he will receive proves unfounded. Weaving together all of their storylines, the show creates an affirming portrait of human connection in the most trying of circumstances.
Did You Know?
The musical gets its title from Newfoundland slang. The people of Gander refer to the passengers as "come from aways".
Key Information
Audience
Run Time
Dates
Cast
Petrina Bromley
De'lon Grant
Joel Hatch
Caesar Samayoa
James Seol
Q. Smith
Rachel Tucker
Astrid Van Wieren
Emily Walton
Jim Walton
Sharon Wheatley
Paul Whitty
Standby
Josh Breckenridge
Holly Ann Butler
John Jellison
Tony Lepage
Kevin McAllister
Monette McKay
Happy McPartlin
Julie Reiber
Creative
Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein
Directed by Christopher Ashley
Music Direction by Ian Eisendrath
Choreography by Kelly Devine
Scenic Design by Beowulf Boritt
Costume Design by Toni-Leslie
Lighting Design by James Howell Binkley
Sound Design by Gareth Owen
Awards
2017 TONY AWARD WINS
Best Direction of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
2017 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jenn Colella
Best Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Best Original Score - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howell Binkley
Best Direction of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
Best Choreography - Kelly Devine
2017 DRAMA DESK WINS
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella
Outstanding Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
2017 DRAMA DESK NOMINATIONS
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella
Outstanding Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
Oustanding Music - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Oustanding Lyrics - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Outstanding Choreography - Kelly Devine
Outstanding Orchestrations - August Eriksmoen
Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical - Toni-Leslie James
Reviews
Our review
Beautiful, moving, original
Director Christopher Ashley has done an excellent job with the sensational musical Come From Away! One might think it is impossible to create a feel-good show based on these events and yet Sankoff and Hein have reminded us that the world is filled with l
Nicola Quinn
Customer reviews
Bonnie k
Fantastic
Sharon G.
Moving, funny, extraordinary
KLM Kleine
We came from away