Come From Away at National Arts Centre

Dates: (8/20/2019 - 9/1/2019 )

Theatre:

National Arts Centre

53 Elgin Street
Ottawa,ON

COME FROM AWAY is the breathtaking new musical that played record-breaking engagements in La Jolla and Seattle. Written by Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein, this is the stunning production from Tony-nominated director Christopher Ashley (Memphis) that the Los Angeles Times calls "an affecting and stirring new musical."
In a heartbeat, 38 planes with 6,579 passengers were stranded in a remote town in Newfoundland. The locals opened their hearts and homes, hosting this international community of strangers- spurring unexpected camaraderie in extraordinary circumstances.

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

Authors

David Hein
Irene Sankoff

Tony Awards and Nominations for Come From Away

Year	Category
2017	Best Musical

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Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

December 28, 2022 What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Ottawa's National Arts Centre?

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at the National Arts Centre - Southam Hall

August 23, 2019 Come From Away, the most anticipated show of Broadway Across Canada's 2018-2019 season, is based on the real life events that occurred when the United States closed its airspace in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Planes were instructed to land in Gander, Newfoundland, a tiny town with an airport that had previously served as a refueling station before jet engines allowed for Transatlantic flights. In all, 38 planes carrying about 7,000 passengers and crew descended on Gander, instantly almost doubling its population. The story is told from both sides, highlighting the kindness of the Islanders, who welcome strangers into their homes, as well as the fear and anxiety of the so-called Plane People as they gradually learn, and then struggle to understand, what has happened.

COME FROM AWAY to Play at National Arts Centre

August 06, 2019 Welcome to the Rock, Ottawa! The hit Broadway musical, Come From Away, will play at National Arts Centre Aug. 20 through Sept. 8, 2019.

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