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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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TV: We All Come From Away - Fans Help COME FROM AWAY Celebrate One Year on Broadway
by Julie Musbach - March 12, 2018


The Tony-winning smash hit Broadway musical Come From Away is celebrating its first anniversary on Broadway today, and to mark the occasion, fans submitted videos of themselves singing the show's opening number, "Welcome to the Rock," for a compilation video (with a fun cameo from the show's creators, Irene Sankoff & David Hein). Watch below!

TV: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates International Women's Day with a Spotlight on its Female Characters
by Julie Musbach - March 8, 2018


It's International Women's Day and Broadway is out to celebrate! COME FROM AWAY's Irene Sankoff takes us behind the scenes of her show's touching story as she spotlights the female characters and their real life counterparts.

VIDEO: Beverley Bass, Kevin Tuerff, Astrid Van Wieren and More Talk COME FROM AWAY at the Toronto Opening
by Taylor Long - February 20, 2018


The Toronto Production of Come From Away opened February 13th at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Come From Away tells the heartwarming story of the thousands of travelers who were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland during 9/11, and the Newfoundlanders who opened their hearts and homes to them. 

Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY Opens in Toronto; What Did The Critics Have to Say?
by Alan Henry - February 19, 2018


The Toronto Production of COME FROM AWAY opened February 13th at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. COME FROM AWAY tells the heartwarming story of the thousands of travelers who were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland during 9/11, and the Newfoundlanders who opened their hearts and homes to them. COME FROM AWAY is an open-ended production, with tickets currently on sale through September 2018.

VIDEO: Jenn Colella and the Cast of COME FROM AWAY Performs On THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - February 16, 2018


The cast of Broadway's COME FROM AWAY performed on the TODAY SHOW today, February 16th on NBC. Captain Beverly Bass, played by Jenn Collela in the musical, also sat down with Megyn Kelly to discuss the shows impact. Watch the clips below! 

Record Your 'Welcome To The Rock' Video to Win Tickets For Come From Away's One Year Anniversary
by BWW Contests - February 13, 2018


To honor those who come from away, you're invited to join Come From Away for a virtual global celebration of the show. Record yourself singing 'Welcome To The Rock' to declare yourself an islander and be a part of a special video on March 12, 2018. One lucky entry will receive a pair of tickets to the show.

VIDEO: The Cast And Creative Team of COME FROM AWAY Discuss The Show At BwayCon
by Stephi Wild - January 28, 2018


BroadwayWorld is live now from BroadwayCon, bringing you the full panel with the cast and creative team from Come From Away! Join the cast and creative team from the Tony Award-winning Come From Away for a conversation on the journey from Gander to Broadway and the impact of this incredible story.

PHOTOS: Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits the Rock
by Julie Musbach - January 10, 2018


Lin-Manuel Miranda took a trip to Gander when he visited COME FROM AWAY last night. Check out the photos with the cast below!

COME FROM AWAY Cast and Creatives Announced for BroadwayCon Panel
by Julie Musbach - January 9, 2018


The full lineup of the Come From Away Show Spotlight at BroadwayCon has been announced. Moderated by Mo Rocca, this Come From Away panel will feature Irene Sankoff (Book, Music, Lyrics), David Hein (Book, Music, Lyrics), Kelly Devine (Musical Staging), Christopher Ashley (Director), Ian Eisendrath (Music Coordinator & Arranger), Petrina Bromley (Bonnie & others), Geno Carr (Oz & others), Jenn Colella (Beverley & others), Alex Finke (Janice & others), De'Lon Grant (Bob & others), Joel Hatch (Claude & others), Chad Kimball (Kevin T & others), Caesar Samayoa (Kevin J & others), Q. Smith (Hannah & others), Astrid Van Wieren (Beulah & others), Sharon Wheatley (Diane & others) in conversation on the journey from Gander to Broadway.

Photo Flash: Jenn Colella, Stephen Schwartz and More Celebrate COME FROM AWAY Writers at ASCAP Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017


Last night, December 14, The ASCAP Foundation honored jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater with The ASCAP Foundation Champion Award, and acclaimed Broadway composers/lyricists/librettists David Hein and Irene Sankoff with the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award. The accolades were presented at The 2017 ASCAP Foundation Honors at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

Go Behind the Scenes of COME FROM AWAY with 'Broadway Backstory' Podcast
by Theater People Podcast - December 5, 2017


On Tuesday, December 5th, Broadway Backstory podcast released their episode about the making of COME FROM AWAY. COME FROM AWAY is the hit 2017 musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hine that tells the true story of what happened when 7,000 stranger were stranded in Gander, New Foundland in the wake of the September 11, 2011 attacks. Broadway Backstory, a documentary-style podcast that finds out how a show develops from an idea to a full production, charts the show's journey from a college workshop to it's out of town tryouts, to a concert event in Gander, and ultimately to Broadway.

VIDEO: First Look at the Canadian Company of COME FROM AWAY
by Stephi Wild - December 1, 2017


The Mirvish Theatre posted a video giving us a first look at the Canadian cast of Come From Away! Get an inside look at the cast in rehearsal in this video!

TV: Watch the Canadian Cast of COME FROM AWAY Perform 'Welcome to the Rock'
by Taylor Long - November 30, 2017


The Canadian cast of COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Welcome to the Rock' for the media ahead of their highly anticipated return engagement! Part of the 2017-18 Mirvish Subscription Season, the Canadian production of COME FROM AWAY begins performances February 13, 2018 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, ON.

VIDEO: Cast of COME FROM AWAY Perform on CBS THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2017


THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS featured the cast of the Tony-winning musical COME FROM AWAY, performing 'Somewhere In the Middle of Nowhere' live from The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

Tony Award Winner Christopher Ashley Will Direct Big Screen Adaptation of COME FROM AWAY
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2017


The Mark Gordon Company (MGC) today announced that it will produce and finance a feature film adaptation of the widely acclaimed Broadway musical Come From Away.

COME FROM AWAY Announces 15 Week Extension in Toronto Following Record-Breaking Advanced Sales
by Alan Henry - November 16, 2017


Due to overwhelming demand, 15 more weeks of performances 149,280 tickets, to be exact to the highly anticipated return engagement of COME FROM AWAY will go on sale 9AM Monday November 20, 2017. The multi-award-winning show set a record for theatre sales in Canada last month when it achieved $12M at the box office after only one week of public sales.

Stop the World! Broadway's COME FROM AWAY to Be Adapted for the Big Screen!
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017


The Mark Gordon Company (MGC) today announced that it will produce and finance a feature film adaptation of the widely acclaimed Broadway musical Come From Away.

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

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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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