COME FROM AWAY The Musical

musical theatreApr 25 · 14:00

Available via 4-show subscription ($80–$216 total; $20–$54 per ticket depending on seating tier and performance time). Ticket prices include a $2.50 historic preservation fee.
Walnut Street Theatre · Mainstage

This musical recounts the true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers who found an unexpected refuge in a small town.


Who's Involve

Irene SankoffOther
David HeinOther

Description

What began as an ordinary day on September 11, 2001, abruptly shifted into an international sleepover for thousands of travelers grounded worldwide. When 38 planes were diverted to the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, the residents unexpectedly hosted 7,000 stranded passengers. Using music, humor, and heart, the performance traces how this sudden influx of visitors transformed the small town into a global intersection, celebrating the power of human connection during an unlikely crisis. It serves as an exploration of how kindness manifests in unexpected places, turning a moment of displacement into an affirmation of hope.

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