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Come From Away at Ahmanson Theater

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 Jun 12, 2022

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)

Joy Elbert

Seen on Broadway in May 2018

I was so moved by the play in New York, could not wait to see it again in Los Angeles with my friends and family. I am so looking forward to seeing the tour cast in Dec. at the Music Center. It is truly a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone. It reminds us how 9/11 changed us all. ... Read more

S. Minsos

Learn to be a Newfie

Come From Away is theatre at its best. From the self-deprecating quips, to the first wary sips of screech, to the daring kissing-of-the-cod, you, who "come-from-away," are invited to peek into the world of Gander, NL. Jayzus, Mary, and Joseph, isn't Canada proud of the people on the Rock? Humour (love the griddles' scene) is brilliantly laced with sympathy. You may not catch every word? That's okay, you catch enough of Newfinese to appreciate the grandness and grace in small-town simplicity: Once upon a time, Canadians responded to an American tragedy with action, generosity, and compassion. Wonderful score and performance. ... Read more

Anonymous

Brilliant!

Riveting from beginning to end. The audience roared with a well-deserved standing ovation. This might be my favorite musical ever. ... Read more

News

Original Come From Away cast reunite!

Original Come From Away cast reunite!

Saadiqah, March 9th, 2023
Calling all Come From Away fans! The musical is back and the original cast are reuniting just for you....
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Original Come From Away cast reunite!

Original Come From Away cast reunite!
Saadiqah, March 9th, 2023
Calling all Come From Away fans! The musical is back and the original cast are reuniting just for you....
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