Come From Away A New Musical

Why Watch Come From Away

Come From Away premiered on Broadway in March, 2017 and has received audience appreciation as well as critical acclaim. Written by husband-wife couple Irene Sankoff and David Hein, the musical is based on a true-story. It succeeds to highlight the collective force of humanity, even in the direst of circumstances such as the tragedy of 9/11. With rousing music and evocative performances Come From Away pulls at the strings of audience member’s hearts.<

The Story

Come From Away is based on a real life incident during the 9/11 attacks in the US. When the government shut off the airspace, 38 passenger jets carrying over 7,000 passengers were stranded in the town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada. A heart-warming display of Canadian hospitality, this is the story of those passengers and their interactions with the townspeople during the traumatic events that affected all of America.

Good for

Family audiences | Contemporary plot fans | Feel-good story lovers

Critics Reviews

“An extraordinary, masterful and soul-stirring musical that deserves the highest praise.”
– NY1

“An exuberant antidote for what ails the American soul.”
– The Washington Post