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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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'Come From Away': Theater Review
8 / 10

The true-life story that inspired the new musical Come From Away would seem like the stuff of a Frank Capra movie. The show relates the tale of how a small Newfoundland town in 2001 found itself unexpectedly hosting 7,000 airline passengers stranded there for days after 9/11. But though the material might have lent itself to sickly sweet sentimentality, creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein have crafted a heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining musical. Especially in these politically fractious times, it should prove a true crowd-pleaser on Broadway following previous hit engagements in San Diego, Washington D.C. and Toronto.

Review: How ‘Come From Away’ Makes a Broadway Musical Out of 9/11
9 / 10

Come From Away is more a rambunctious, musical exhalation rather than a deep and thoughtful examination. It's a snapshot of lives far from New York and D.C. in flux. 9/11 is not the show's focus or even default focus: it is simply the event that has brought these people together. The show now finds itself in New York, site of the most iconic tragedy of that day-and a cheery rock-musical about 9/11 may not be the first theatrical choice for those to whom the city has long been home and who may have their own complex relationship to 9/11. For some, maybe the musical itself strikes a bum note: it is not set here, and it is not directly about the human tragedy of that day. But Come From Away doesn't trivialize the events of 9/11 or seek to facetiously co-opt them. It is as simple in its focus as the acts of goodness and gratitude at its thematic core.

VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Says Farewell to Joel Hatch
by Marissa Tomeo - March 20, 2022


This afternoon, Broadway veteran Joel Hatch has played his final show with the company of the hit musical, Come From Away. A member of the original cast, Joel Hatch has been with the show since it opened on Broadway just over five years ago on March 12th, 2017. He portrayed 'Claude & others' other characters throughout the production. Gene Weygandt will begin performances in the roles on Tuesday, March 22. Gene joins the company directly from the Australia cast of Come From Away.

Gene Weygandt Will Join Cast of COME FROM AWAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 15, 2022


The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away, which just celebrated its 5th year on Broadway, has just announced that original cast member Joel Hatch will depart the production on Sunday, March 20 and Gene Weygandt will begin performances as ‘Claude & others’ on Tuesday, March 22. Gene joins the company from the Australia cast of COME FROM AWAY.

Photos: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 5th Anniversary
by Bruce Glikas - March 13, 2022


The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away, just celebrated a fabulous milestone this week as it marks its 5th year on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos from the special day below!

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY Realizes an Unimaginable Event and a Hopeful Destination
by Emily Short - March 11, 2022


COME FROM AWAY, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals, welcomes you to Gander, Newfoundland where you will learn about the hopes of human connection amidst a horrific tragedy. DSM partnered with George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum to present artifacts relating to the events of September 11, 2001. Visit Music Hall at Fair Park March 8-20.

COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway; Tickets Now On Sale Through January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2022


The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY, celebrates a fabulous milestone this week as it marks its 5th year on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. To celebrate, the show has released a new block of tickets which are now on sale through Sunday, January 1, 2023!

VIDEO: Petrina Bromley & Astrid Van Wieren Celebrate 5 Years of COME FROM AWAY on Backstage with Richard Ridge!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - March 10, 2022


Below, watch as Richard Ridge catches up with two original stars of Broadway's hit musical Come from Away- Petrina Bromley and Astrid Van Wieren.

Contest: Enter To Win Two Tickets To COME FROM AWAY On Broadway!
by BWW Contests - March 7, 2022


We're giving away five pairs of tickets for this Saturday matinee's performance of COME FROM AWAY on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Enter the contest by completing the form below for a chance to win.

COME FROM AWAY Launches #ComeFromAwayItForward Ticket Giveaway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 9, 2022


Come From Away on Broadway will welcome two fans for free at every performance between February 18-March 12 to celebrate the show’s Broadway Birthday! 

VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY's Emily Walton Surprised With Diploma on Stage
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2022


Following a performance of Come From Away this weekend, cast member Emily Walton was surprised on stage with her diploma from Southern New Hampshire University. When Broadway shut down in 2020, Emily decided to finish her degree, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY's Rachel Tucker and Captain Beverley Bass Stop By The Tamron Hall Show
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2022


The Tamron Hall Show welcomed Captain Beverley Bass and Olivier Award- nominee Rachel Tucker for a special episode dedicated to “firsts,” which featured an interview with the pioneering pilot and a performance of “Me and the Sky” from Broadway's COME FROM AWAY.

VIDEO: Watch COME FROM AWAY's Joel Hatch Give a Moving Speech at Show's First Night Back
by Marissa Tomeo - January 8, 2022


Broadway’s Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away resumed performances last night at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre. Original Cast Member Joel Hatch, who plays Mayor Claude Elliott in the musical based on a remarkable true story, made a brief curtain speech at the end of the show thanking the audiences for supporting Broadway.

COME FROM AWAY To Resume Broadway Performances January 7
by A.A. Cristi - January 3, 2022


The Broadway production of Come From Away has suspended performances through January 7, 2022 at the Gerard Schoenfeld Theatre.

COME FROM AWAY Cancels Broadway Performances Through January 2nd
by BWW Staff - December 30, 2021


The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away has canceled tonight's Broadway performances through January 2nd due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections within the company.

Standbys Fill in Eight Roles in Last Night's Performance of COME FROM AWAY
by Stephi Wild - December 27, 2021


Last night's performance of Come From Away featured standbys in eight of the roles, as confirmed by producer David Hein on Facebook.

COME FROM AWAY Cancels Broadway Performances Through December 25th
by BWW Staff - December 22, 2021


The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away has canceled tonight's Broadway performances through December 25th due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections within the company.

COME FROM AWAY Cancels This Afternoon's Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2021


COME FROM AWAY has cancelled this afternoon's performance on Broadway due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases within the company. 

COME FROM AWAY On Broadway Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Breakthrough Covid-19 Infections
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2021


The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away has canceled tonight's Broadway performance due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections within the company.

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Times Union Center For The Performing Arts
by Jordan Higginbotham - December 8, 2021


When everyone was experiencing devastation on 9/11/2001, the town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada was accepting passengers from 38 planes full of people who had been detoured from their various destinations. Come From Away tells this true story. The musical follows the five days the “Come From Aways” stayed in Gander as they try and contact their loved ones and deal with the heartbreaking news that was happening in the states.

BWW Feature: 'Bonobos to Broadway' - A Special Connection Uniting COME FROM AWAY and the Columbus Zoo
by Christina Mancuso - December 8, 2021


It was nothing short of an honor to attend ‘Bonobos to Broadway,’ a special and rare event that was held in collaboration with Tony Award-Winning Broadway Musical COME FROM AWAY and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, in anticipation of the show’s Columbus debut on February 8-13, 2022.

COME FROM AWAY to Perform on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center Special
by Michael Major - November 29, 2021


The cast from the Tony and Olivier Award-winning hit Broadway musical “Come From Away” will perform on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special prior to the lighting of the iconic Christmas tree. The special will also include performances from the Pentatonix, Harry Connick Jr., Carrie Underwood, and the Radio City Rockettes.

VIDEO: COMPANY Performs a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
by Stephi Wild - November 18, 2021


Celebrating its return to Broadway, Company has released a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert with NPR.

VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Shares Health and Safety Tips for Broadway Audiences
by Nicole Rosky - November 1, 2021


Just over a month ago, Come From Away resumed performances on Broadway at the Schoenfeld Theatre, where cast and staff are working hard to keep audiences healthy. Below, watch how the company is taking steps to ensure the safety of all who visit, in accordance with standards set by the Broadway League. For more info, please visit: bit.ly/CFAHealthSafety

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

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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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