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Why see Come From Away?
Flying Out On Tour!
Following well-received engagements on Broadway, London's West End and its premiere city Toronto, this hit musical based on true events comes to you on their North American tour! Nominated for 8 Tony Awards and 9 Drama Desk gongs, this is a musical that celebrates human endurance, compassion, and bravery under dreadful circumstances.
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 heading in, out and throughout of North America. An astonishing 38 of them were forced to land in Gander, a remote Newfoundland town with a population of just 9,000 people. The arrival of the passengers boosted those numbers to nearly 20,000.
Come From Away focuses on a single set of passengers from one flight 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
Recommended for ages 10+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Run Time
100 minutes, no intermission
Dates
Finished Jan 28
Cast
- Danny Arnold as Oz and Others
- Kathleen Cameron as Bonnie and Others
- Trey DeLuna as Kevin J. / Ali and Others
- Addison Garner as Beverley and Others
- Andrew Hendrick as Claude and Others
- Hannah Kato as Janice and Others
- Kristin Liteznberg as Beulah and Others
- Stanton Morales as Nick and Others
- Candace Alyssa Rhodes as Hannah and Others
- Molly Samson as Diane and Others
- Jason Tyler Smith as Bob and Others
- Shawn W. Smith as Kevin T. / Garth and Others
Further cast
Andrew Harvery, Chelsea LeValley, Mrianda Luze, Nathan David Smith, Dekontee Tucrkile and Andre Williams
Creative
- Harry Collins (Music Director / Keyboard / Accordion / Harmonium)
- Logan Mitchell (Whistles / Irish Flute/ Uilleann Pipes)
- Gioia Gedicks (Fiddle)
- Azana Hightower (Electric / Acoustic Guitars)
- McKinley Foster (Acoustic Guitar / Mandolins / Bouzouki)
- Isaiah Smith (Electric / Acoustic Bass)
- Brandon Wong (Drums / Percussion)
- Spencer Inch (Bodhran / Percussion)
- Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Snakoff and David Hein
- Directed by Christopher Ashley
Awards
2020 Casting Circle Theatre Award
- Best Musical
2020 Casting Directors' Guild Award
- Best Casting in Musical Theatre - Pippa Ailion, Natalie Gallacher and Katherine Skene
2019 Olivier Awards
- Best New Musical
- Outstanding Achievement in Music, David Hein, Irene Sankoff, Ian Eisendrath, August Eriksmoen, Alan Berry and 'The Band'
- Best Sound Design - Gareth Owen
- Best Theatre Choreographer - Kelly Devine
Nominations
- Best Actor in a Supporting Musical - Clive Carter
- Best Actor in a Supporting Musical - Robert Hands
- Best Actress in a Supporting Musical - Rachel Tucker
- Best Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
- Best Director - Christopher Ashley
2019 Evening Standard Theatre Award
Nominations
- Best Musical
2018 Grammy Awards
Nominations
- Best Musical Theater Album, Ian Eisendrath, August Eriksmoen, David Hein, David Lai, and Irene Sankoff
2017 Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography
Nominations
- Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show
- Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards
- Outstanding Broadway Musical
- Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
- Outstanding Director of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
- Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella
- Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) - Gareth Owen
Nominations
- Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (The Marjorie Gunner Award) - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
- Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
- Outstanding Choreographer - Kelly Devine
2017 Drama League Award
Nominations
- Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production
2017 Drama Desk Awards
- Outstanding Musical
- Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella
- Outstanding Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Nominations
- Outstanding Director of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
- Outstanding Choreography - Kelly Devine
- Outstanding Music - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
- Outstanding Lyrics - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
- Outstanding Orchestrations - August Eriksmoen
- Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical - Toni-Leslie James
2017 Tony Awards
- Best Direction of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
Nominations
- Best Musical
- Best Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
- Best Original Score - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
- Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella
- Best Lighting Design in a Musical - Howell Binkley
- Best Choreography - Kelly Devine
Reviews
Our review
Beautiful, moving, original
Our Broadway reviewer saw Come From Away on Broadway and had this to say about this ground-breaking production!
Nicola Quinn
Customer reviews
34 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)
Patty Bowman
Saw it in Toronto
When my husband said he bought tickets to see Come From Away for the day after Christmas I was a bit disappointed. Afterwards I couldn't thank him enough. I told my sisters they HAD to take my dad when it arrives in Pittsburgh. Can't wait to hear their reviews. My mother was from Ontario and my Dad from New York. We were raised in Pittsburgh. This show is a remarkable, funny, serious, heartwarming & patriotic story, for both sides of the boarder. ... Read more
Lynn Victoria
Extraordinary story and production
I saw this when it opened on Broadway and absolutely loved it. This touring cast did a very good performance but there were sound issues for us on the mezzanine level. We missed about 30% of the spoken and singing dialogue as a result. The heavy Texan accent of the female airline captain was extremely difficult to decipher at times whereas the New York performance was 100% clear. Some of the Newfie dialogue was also extremely difficult to follow, even though I knew the story already. This was frustrating because my partner missed a lot of the details. Early in the performance, when the policeman described pulling over motorists and giving them a warning, the punchline got a laugh from some of the audience but the mezzanine audience could not really hear what he said regarding STFD.
It was still a very enjoyable performance overall, but I was spoiled by having seen the original female lead on Broadway. She really was a standout whereas this cast was a solid performance among 12. ... Read more
Lori Stokes
Truly one of the very best plays I have ever seen!
This play is absolutely excellent. Creative staging, beautiful musical
score, heart-warming story, wonderful acting/singing, positive message.
I saw it on Broadway and definitely plan to see it a second time when it
comes to Seattle in 2018! ... Read more
News
Saadiqah, March 9th, 2023
Calling all Come From Away fans! The musical is back and the original cast are reuniting just for you....
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Saadiqah, March 9th, 2023
Calling all Come From Away fans! The musical is back and the original cast are reuniting just for you....
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