Come From Away - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

A stage play with actors seated in a semicircle against a backdrop of a blue and purple mosaic wall adorned with picture frames. The set is framed by silhouettes of trees, creating an atmospheric scene.

Every place has a story.

This one's ours.

In the wake of 9/11, 38 planes with 7,000 passengers were redirected to Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. Out of the kindness of their hearts, the residents of Gander and surrounding communities opened their homes to host this group of stranded strangers.

Following three record-breaking summer seasons, producer Michael Rubinoff has announced that acclaimed director Jillian Keiley’s production of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away will return home to Gander for a fourth season in summer 2026. More than 50,000 theatregoers from around the world have travelled to Gander to experience the show in the place where the story unfolded, earning the production universal acclaim.

A diverse group of actors perform a lively scene on stage, with energetic movements and expressive faces, against a backdrop of trees and abstract tiles, under colorful stage lighting.

Experience the story from where it all began.

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A group of nine people stands on stage, each near a small white cube. The background features a wall with various square and rectangular patterns in blue tones. The scene is illuminated by stage lights, creating a dramatic atmosphere.

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2026 Production

The 2026 season coincides with the 25th commemoration of 9/11. Come From Away stands as both a remembrance of those who were lost and a commemoration of the compassion, generosity, and humanity shown by the people of Newfoundland and Labrador during one of the darkest moments in history. Performances will take place at the Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre from June 28 to September 13, 2026, with tickets now on sale. Returning and new cast and band members will be announced in the new year.

The View From Here

A woman wearing a captain's uniform and hat stands on stage with one hand raised. She is part of a theatrical performance. Behind her, three people are visible, standing in front of a colorful quilt-like backdrop.

A diverse group of actors performs energetically on stage in front of a forest backdrop. They are dressed in casual and work attire, mid-motion in a choreographed routine. The setting includes trees and abstract patterns in the background.

Stage performance with actors in various poses against a backdrop of trees and a collage wall. The scene is brightly lit in blue and white, with actors in diverse costumes expressing different emotions and gestures.

Two actors are on stage with colorful lighting. One wears a red plaid shirt, the other a light blue shirt and cap. Behind them, a group of people faces a backdrop with a quilt-like pattern. The atmosphere is dramatic.

A commemorative plaque titled "Town of Gander Compassion Monument," detailing the town's hospitality to diverted flights on September 11, 2001. It highlights the community's support for over 6,500 people for five days and notes the dedication date.

A large rock with a commemorative plaque and a metal sculpture featuring a pattern of raised dots and rectangular cutouts. The sculpture is placed in front of a brick building with several windows surrounded by grass and trees.

A museum exhibit displays a steel beam with rivets, resembling a capital "I." Behind it, a case contains a pilot's uniform, and a wall has informational panels. A small model of skyscrapers is on the exhibit table.

A model of the World Trade Center towers surrounded by smaller buildings on a base, displayed next to a rusty metal beam. The model sits on a shelf, and the background is slightly blurred.

A museum exhibit featuring a mannequin dressed in a vintage blue uniform with a cap, standing beside a brown suitcase inside a glass case. The background includes blurred images and information panels under dim lighting.

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Come From Away Comes Home

Come From Away, the Tony award-winning hit musical, has enjoyed huge success on Broadway and around the world. The story, showcasing the selfless acts of kindness by the people of Gander and surrounding communities in helping international strangers during the 9/11 attacks, has gone on to become the longest running Canadian musical on Broadway. The original production has been staged across North America, the UK, Ireland, and Australia. Non-replica productions have been staged in Buenos Aires, across the Netherlands, in Denmark, Sweden and Finland.