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Run Time:
One hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: March 12, 2017
Closing: October 02, 2022

Come From Away - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More


On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

COME FROM AWAY is the breathtaking musical that reminds you of what good the human spirit is capable of. Written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and directed by Christopher Ashley, this musical shines a lot on the best of what we are capable in the absolute worst of times.

In a heartbeat, 38 planes with 6,579 passengers were stranded in a remote town in Newfoundland on a devastating day in September 2001. The locals in Gander opened their hearts and homes to thousands of stranded strangers, spurring unexpected camaraderie in extraordinary circumstances.


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BWW Interview: Nick Duckart of COME FROM AWAY at Dallas Summer Musicals
by Kathleen Anwar - March 17, 2020


In a world where it seems like lately, the only news is bad news, Come From Away is a critically important show that reminds us of how good the world and its people can be- especially in times of crisis.

COME FROM AWAY Melbourne To Close A Week Early Due To COVID-19; Encore Season Begins February 2021
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2020


COME FROM AWAY in Melbourne will close a week early due to COVID-19. But good news is on the way for the show's Australian fanbase as producers have announced an encore season for February 2021

VIDEO: The Cast of COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Me and The Sky' in Times Square
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2020


The Cast of Come From Away stopped by GMA3: Strahan Sara and Keke on Thursday, March 12 to perform 'Me and The Sky' in Times Square.

COME FROM AWAY Postpones Chinese Tour Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
by A.A. Cristi - March 10, 2020


A Chinese touring production of the global success, Come From Away, has been postponed amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Photo Coverage: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 3 Years on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - March 5, 2020


The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre was in full celebration-mode yesterday as the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical COME FROM AWAY hit a major milestone- its third anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos from the festivities, which featured cupcakes from Sugarush Bakery and Cupcake Bar, below!

VIDEO: Go Backstage At Of COME FROM AWAY In The Second BroadwayWorld Behind-the-Scenes Vlog
by Alan Henry - February 25, 2020


In part 2 of our first behind the scenes vlog showcasing careers on Broadway, Allie Dillard is taking us backstage at Come From Away to give us a week in the life of a Broadway dresser! In week two, follow along as she takes us behind the scenes during an actual performance, introduces us to some of the cast, and more!

VIDEO: Watch COME FROM AWAY's Caesar Samayoa Takeover Our Instagram
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - February 24, 2020


Come From Away's Caesar Samayoa took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this past Saturday, February 22nd. Missed all the fun? No worries! Watch the story highlights to get a peek inside the show's two-show day at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre!

COME FROM AWAY's Caesar Samayoa Takes Over Instagram Saturday!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - February 21, 2020


Get ready to head to the rock because Come From Away's Caesar Samayoa is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Saturday, February 22nd! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek inside the show's two-show day at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre! Are you a fellow islander?

Video: Hear 'Washington' A Cut Song from COME FROM AWAY at CUT FROM AWAY At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - February 17, 2020


Broadway's Come From Away, now in its third smash hit year, hit the stage for CUT FROM AWAY: THE UNTOLD STORIES & SONGS, a one night only concert event at Feinstein's/54 Below!

VIDEO: Go Backstage At Of COME FROM AWAY In The First BroadwayWorld Behind-the-Scenes Vlog
by Alan Henry - February 12, 2020


In our first behind the scenes vlog showcasing careers on Broadway, Allie Dillard is taking us backstage at COME FROM AWAY to give us a week in the life of a Broadway dresser! In week one, follow along as she gives us a tour of some of the shows unique, hard to find costumes introduces us to some of the cast, and more!

COME FROM AWAY To Open In Sydney August 2020
by A.A. Cristi - February 1, 2020


The worldwide smash hit and Tony and Olivier award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will open at Sydney's State Theatre on Saturday 8 August 2020. 

COME FROM AWAY's 'Real Kevin T' Will Host Pay It Forward 9/11 Tour Of Newfoundland With Fans of the Musical
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2020


American fans of the Tony-Award winning musical Come From Away have the opportunity to join Kevin Tuerff's 18th annual Pay it Forward 9/11 tradition through a guided tour of Newfoundland. The tour will occur September 6-12, in conjunction with the anniversary of the 9/11. Maxxim Vacations and Air Canada announced the tour today at the 2020 New York Times Travel Show (Jan 24-25 at Booth 642 in Canada section).

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY But Finally Home
by The Marriage Matinee - January 23, 2020


There is a day that is crystallized in the American consciousness as a day you will never forget, a day you can recall in perfect detail: September 11, 2001. On that day, so much of the bedrock of humanity felt like it was eroding into chaos as we all watched those planes strike the World Trade Center and reduce it to rubble, again and again. But COME FROM AWAY calls on us to remember something different about that day. It hearkens to the heart of what unites humanity rather than divides it. It is a look at the beauty of kindness being lived out in a small community on an island in Canada and how that kindness can overcome even the worst of days.

Rachel Tucker Will Join Cast of COME FROM AWAY as Beverly Bass
by Nicole Rosky - January 22, 2020


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Rachel Tucker will return to Broadway this spring in Come From Away as Beverly Bass- a role she currently plays in the London production. Rachel will join the company on March 3, 2020.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For COME FROM AWAY Creators Benefit Concert Of First Musical In Toronto
by Alan Henry - January 15, 2020


In July 2009, in the backroom of a narrow shop, two young, first-time playwrights performed their first musical at the Toronto Fringe. The show had a quirky title that immediately got it attention. When the first audiences saw it, they knew they were witnessing something unique from writers who had a very promising future. The show became a Fringe sensation. Four months later, David Mirvish, the largest Canadian commercial theatre producer, presented a longer vision of the show at the 700-seat Panasonic Theatre (now the CAA Theatre), where it was extended five times. Go inside rehearsals for the one night benefit in the video below!

Pearl Sun Will Fill In for Emily Walton in COME FROM AWAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 2, 2020


BroadwayWorld has just learned that original Come From Away cast member Pearl Sun will fill in as 'Janice & Others' in Broadway's Come From Away, January 7 through March 29. Sun takes over for Emily Walton, who departs the production to star in Darling Grenadine.

COME FROM AWAY Creators To Lead Benefit Concert Of First Musical In Toronto
by Alan Henry - December 17, 2019


In July 2009, in the backroom of a narrow shop, two young, first-time playwrights performed their first musical at the Toronto Fringe. The show had a quirky title that immediately got it attention. When the first audiences saw it, they knew they were witnessing something unique from writers who had a very promising future. The show became a Fringe sensation. Four months later, David Mirvish, the largest Canadian commercial theatre producer, presented a longer vision of the show at the 700-seat Panasonic Theatre (now the CAA Theatre), where it was extended five times.

Emily Walton Will Join Cast of COME FROM AWAY; Alex Finke Set to Depart on 11/10
by Nicole Rosky - October 30, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Emily Walton will make her Broadway debut in Come From Away as Janice & Others on Tuesday, November 12. Emily, who starred in the national tour, is the niece of Jim Walton, who currently plays Nick & others in the Broadway company.

BWW Flashback: Look Back at Jenn Colella's COME FROM AWAY Journey!
by Linnae Medeiros - November 7, 2019


It's just her and the sky! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, original Come From Away cast member Jenn Colella is set to play her final performance as Captain Beverly Bass on November 10, 2019. To celebrate her incredible run, we're looking back at highlights from her journey with the show, from its out-of-town productions to opening night on Broadway and beyond. Check it all out!

Come From Away FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Come From Away and what's the order?
Welcome to the Rock
38 Planes
Blankets and Bedding
28 Hours Wherever We Are
Darkness and Trees
On The Bus
Darkness and Trees (Reprise)
Lead Us Out of the Night
Phoning Home
Costume Party
I Am Here
Prayer
On The Edge
In The BarHeave Away
Screech In
Me and the Sky
Stop the World
Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere
Something's Missing
Finale

Come From Away History

Other Productions of Come From Away

2016   Washington, DC (Regional) Ford's Theater Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2017   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2018   Toronto Toronto Production
Toronto
2018   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2021   West End Original West End Production
West End
2023   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour

Come From Away - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Irene Sankoff
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Kelly Devine
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Toni-Leslie James
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Christopher Ashley
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Jenn Colella
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Irene Sankoff
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Irene Sankoff
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Come From Away
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations August Eriksmoen
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway of Off-Broadway Musical Come From Away
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Irene Sankoff
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Kelly Devine
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Christopher Ashley
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Jenn Colella
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Come From Away
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Irene Sankoff
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) Gareth Owen
2017 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Irene Sankoff
2017 Tony Awards Best Choreography Kelly Devine
2017 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Christopher Ashley
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Howell Binkley
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Howell Binkley
2017 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Irene Sankoff
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Jenn Colella

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