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Come From Away

Come From Away at Hershey Theatre

Why see Come From Away?

Flying Out On Tour!

Following well-received engagements on Broadway, London's West End and its premiere city Toronto, this hit musical based on true events comes to you on their North American tour! Nominated for 8 Tony Awards and 9 Drama Desk gongs, this is a musical that celebrates human endurance, compassion, and bravery under dreadful circumstances.

What Is Come From Away About?

On September 11th 2001, as the full horror of the terror attacks became apparent, the US closed its airspace, grounding thousands of passenger jets heading in, out and throughout of North America. An astonishing 38 of them were forced to land in Gander, a remote Newfoundland town with a population of just 9,000 people. The arrival of the passengers boosted those numbers to nearly 20,000.

Come From Away focuses on a single set of passengers from one flight and the Gander residents who welcomed them into their homes. Amongst this diverse set of characters is American Airlines' first female pilot, a gay couple both called Kevin, and an Egyptian chef, whose initial apprehensions about the reception he will receive proves unfounded. Weaving together all of their storylines, the show creates an affirming portrait of human connection in the most trying of circumstances.

Did You Know?

The musical gets its title from Newfoundland slang. The people of Gander refer to the passengers as "come from aways".

Key Information

Audience

Recommended for ages 10+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Run Time

100 minutes, no intermission

Dates

Finished Dec 31, 2023

Cast

  • Danny Arnold as Oz and Others
  • Kathleen Cameron as Bonnie and Others
  • Trey DeLuna as Kevin J. / Ali and Others
  • Addison Garner as Beverley and Others
  • Andrew Hendrick as Claude and Others
  • Hannah Kato as Janice and Others
  • Kristin Liteznberg as Beulah and Others
  • Stanton Morales as Nick and Others
  • Candace Alyssa Rhodes as Hannah and Others
  • Molly Samson as Diane and Others
  • Jason Tyler Smith as Bob and Others
  • Shawn W. Smith as Kevin T. / Garth and Others

Further cast

Andrew Harvery, Chelsea LeValley, Mrianda Luze, Nathan David Smith, Dekontee Tucrkile and Andre Williams

Creative

  • Harry Collins (Music Director / Keyboard / Accordion / Harmonium)
  • Logan Mitchell (Whistles / Irish Flute/ Uilleann Pipes)
  • Gioia Gedicks (Fiddle)
  • Azana Hightower (Electric / Acoustic Guitars)
  • McKinley Foster (Acoustic Guitar / Mandolins / Bouzouki)
  • Isaiah Smith (Electric / Acoustic Bass)
  • Brandon Wong (Drums / Percussion)
  • Spencer Inch (Bodhran / Percussion)
  • Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Snakoff and David Hein
  • Directed by Christopher Ashley

Awards

2020 Casting Circle Theatre Award

  • Best Musical

2020 Casting Directors' Guild Award

  • Best Casting in Musical Theatre - Pippa Ailion, Natalie Gallacher and Katherine Skene

2019 Olivier Awards

  • Best New Musical
  • Outstanding Achievement in Music, David Hein, Irene Sankoff, Ian Eisendrath, August Eriksmoen, Alan Berry and 'The Band'
  • Best Sound Design - Gareth Owen
  • Best Theatre Choreographer - Kelly Devine
Nominations
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Musical - Clive Carter
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Musical - Robert Hands
  • Best Actress in a Supporting Musical - Rachel Tucker
  • Best Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
  • Best Director - Christopher Ashley

2019 Evening Standard Theatre Award

Nominations
  • Best Musical

2018 Grammy Awards

Nominations
  • Best Musical Theater Album, Ian Eisendrath, August Eriksmoen, David Hein, David Lai, and Irene Sankoff

2017 Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography

Nominations
  • Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show
  • Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show

2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards

  • Outstanding Broadway Musical
  • Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
  • Outstanding Director of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
  • Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella
  • Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) - Gareth Owen
Nominations
  • Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (The Marjorie Gunner Award) - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
  • Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
  • Outstanding Choreographer - Kelly Devine

2017 Drama League Award

Nominations
  • Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production

2017 Drama Desk Awards

  • Outstanding Musical
  • Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella
  • Outstanding Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Nominations
  • Outstanding Director of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
  • Outstanding Choreography - Kelly Devine
  • Outstanding Music - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
  • Outstanding Lyrics - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
  • Outstanding Orchestrations - August Eriksmoen
  • Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical - Toni-Leslie James

2017 Tony Awards

  • Best Direction of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
Nominations
  • Best Musical
  • Best Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
  • Best Original Score - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
  • Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella
  • Best Lighting Design in a Musical - Howell Binkley
  • Best Choreography - Kelly Devine

Reviews

Our review

Beautiful, moving, original

Our Broadway reviewer saw Come From Away on Broadway and had this to say about this ground-breaking production!

Nicola Quinn

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Customer reviews

34 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)

Andrea Davis

Lived Every Moment

Brilliant production, sharing drama, empathy and the gratitude of life. The strength and bond of the human spirit rises above all during times of crisis. I laughed and cried as I sat on the edge of my seat, recounting the night of our personal trauma. My husband and I survived the sinking of the Costa Concordia off the island of Giglio, Tuscan coast in 2012. We lived every moment with the cast recounting our own rescue on a “rock” that housed a permanent population of 700 people. On this night, each and every local came together to aid with the rescue of 4000 passengers and crew. Medical services, crisis centers, housing, warmth, food clothing and shelter. Schools, churched and homes were opened, phones and computers had no limit as we made calls to our beloved families and homeland embassies sharing tales of our survival and pleading for help to get back home. Tragically 32 people lost their lives on this night, never to be forgotten – R.I.P. Friendships were sealed when we returned to thank, hug and share wine with Friends that have bonded forever. Thanks to resuers'. WE LOVED EVERY MOMENT - THANKS YOU! ... Read more

Harry S.

A marvel of kinetic energy

We LOVED CFA on Broadway in December and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see it in Omaha in 3/27/19 when it crossed our path there. Fantastic. The full house roared approval throughout. I’d forgotten how side-splittingly funny the show is in the middle portion and of course there wasn’t a dry eye in the theater when all is said and done. I’d like to single out Jane Bunting for kudos - Jen Colella is a tough act to follow but Ms Bunting was a superb Beverly Bass. ... Read more

Lori Stokes

Truly one of the very best plays I have ever seen!

This play is absolutely excellent. Creative staging, beautiful musical score, heart-warming story, wonderful acting/singing, positive message. I saw it on Broadway and definitely plan to see it a second time when it comes to Seattle in 2018! ... Read more
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