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Come from Away is a musical, with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It is based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes, carrying approximately 7,000 passengers, were ordered to land unexpectedly at Gander International Airport. The characters in ...
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Synopsis. Come From Away chronicles the real-life experiences of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, and the almost 7000 airline passengers who were forced to land there when US air space was closed on September 11, 2001.
Featuring a rousing score of folk and rock, “Come From Away” honors the better angels of our nature, revealing hope and humanity in a time of darkness. The production marks the Ford’s debut of Tony Award-nominated director Christopher Ashley. See this hit musical prior to its Broadway engagement!
Synopsis: Come From Away is based on the true events of September 11, 2001. The story unfolds in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes were forced to land when the U.S. airspace closed.
Come From Away is an award-winning musical that has captivated audiences since it was first released in 2015. Written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, this show tells the story of the Newfoundland town of Gander during the weeks following the September 11 attacks.
On September 11th, 2001, 7000 people are stranded in the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights into the US are grounded. While stranded, the people of Gander and the "come from aways" find love, loss, and hope in the aftermath of terror. — jkell.
Synopsis "Come From Away" is the filmed version of the award-winning Broadway musical which tells the story of 7,000 people stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights...
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