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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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Backstage with Richard Ridge: Tony Nominee Kelly Devine Explains How She Made Gander Move in COME FROM AWAY
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 6, 2017


How do you transform twelve actors into 7000 people? Choreographer extraordinaire Kelly Devine has found a way in Come From Away, and she earned a Tony nomination in the process! Below, watch as she explains the process to Richard Ridge!

VIDEO: Jenn Colella and the Cast of COME FROM AWAY Perform 'Me and the Sky' on THE VIEW
by BWW News Desk - June 2, 2017


Today, the cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Come From Away, starring Jenn Colella, performed on THE VIEW. Watch them sing 'Me and the Sky' on the show below!

Tony Awards Close-Up: How Christopher Ashley Came from Away for Tonys Day!
by Nicole Rosky - June 2, 2017


The fun never stops for Christopher Ashley, who, following news of his third Tony nomination, has returned to his post as Artistic Director at La Jolla Playhouse to direct a new musical- Escape to Margaritaville. Below, watch as he explains why Come From Away has been a passion project and why he adores his family at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

VIDEO: Cast of Broadway's COME FROM AWAY Performs on 'LATE NIGHT'
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2017


The cast of Broadway's COME FROM AWAY performed the show's opening number, 'Welcome to the Rock' on last  night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Check out the appearance below!

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's COME FROM AWAY to Perform on NBC's LATE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017


BWW has just learned that the cast of the Tony-nominated musical COME FROM AWAY will perform on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS on Monday, May 22nd. Kyle Chandler and Michaela Watkins are also scheduled to appear on the show.

The Rock Will Hit the Road! COME FROM AWAY Set to Launch National Tour from Seattle in 2018
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2017


Junkyard Dog Productions announced today that the critically acclaimed new musical COME FROM AWAY, which is nominated for 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, won 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best Musical and 4 Helen Hayes Awards including Outstanding Musical Production, and is nominated for 9 Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical and the Drama League Award for Best Musical, will launch a North American Tour across the United States and Canada at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in October 2018. COME FROM AWAY, which has been playing to standing room only audiences, features a book, music and lyrics by two-time Tony Award nominees and Outer Critics Circle Award winners Irene Sankoff & David Hein, direction by two-time Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle winnerChristopher Ashley (Memphis), musical staging by two-time Tony Award nominee Kelly Devine (Rocky), and music supervision by Ian Eisendrath (A Christmas Story).

TV Exclusive: People, Places & Planes- How Tony Nominees Christopher Ashley and Kelly Devine Navigated COME FROM AWAY!
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2017


Director Christopher Ashley and choreographer Kelly Devine both earned Tony nominations for their work on the seven-time nominated Come From Away. Below, watch as the duo explains how they brought the musical to life on stage!

Photo Coverage: From La Jolla to DC, Seattle to Toronto- COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 300th Performance!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 17, 2017


Come from Away, nominated for seven Tony Awards, has now played 96 performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, but the show's road to Broadway was a long one. Just yesterday the cast celebrated a special milestone- made up from engagements in La Jolla (40), Seattle (47), DC (50), Gander (2), Toronto (65) and Broadway, and the combined performances bring the count to 300!

2017 Helen Hayes Award Winners Announced!
by Alan Henry - May 15, 2017


BroadwayWorld has a full list of the Helen Hayes Awards winners updating LIVE below! Named for actor Helen Hayes - a Washington native and legendary First Lady of the American Theatre - the Helen Hayes Awards celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington region and has become a hallmark recognized by theatre makers and theatre lovers far beyond Washington D.C.

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's COME FROM AWAY to Perform on NBC's LATE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2017


BWW has just learned that the cast of the Tony-nominated musical COME FROM AWAY will perform on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS on Monday, May 22nd. Kyle Chandler and Michaela Watkins are also scheduled to appear on the show.

COME FROM AWAY Star Sharon Wheatley Marries THE GLASS MENAGERIE's Martha Donaldson
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2017


It was a performance like no other last month when Come From Away's Sharon Wheatley wed her partner Martha Donaldson, stage manager for The Glass Menagerie.

Photo Flash: Sean Hayes Kisses the Cod at COME FROM AWAY
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2017


Another Broadway favorite stopped by Come From Away this weekend - Tony Award nominee Sean Hayes. And what's a visit to Come From Away without kissing the cod with Chad Kimball? Check out the photo below!

COME FROM AWAY Producers Talk Lasting Impact On Audiences and Connection With Canada
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2017


With Come From Away establishing itself as one of the frontrunners at this year's Tony Awards, people are buzzing more than ever. In a recent article by the Washington Post, the producers of the hit new musical discussed the lasting impact that it has been having on its audience.

COME FROM AWAY's Christopher Ashley Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2017


Christopher Ashley has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for COME FROM AWAY.

Tony Awards Close-Up: COME FROM AWAY's Jenn Colella Is Flying High as a First-Time Nominee!
by Marissa Sblendorio - May 10, 2017


Jenn Colella agrees that COME FROM AWAY is both a fun and important story to tell, which audiences remind her and the cast after 'every breath we take.' Audiences are also loving her performance as Beverley, which as earned her a Tony nomination for Featured Actress in a Musical. Check out the video below, as she talks about when she realized she would become a performer, and what it's like to live in the world of 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

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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