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.

Since its stage debut in 2015, the Tony–award winning musical Come From Away has invited audiences around the world to experience this remarkable story. In July 2023, a new production of the show came home to Gander, the place where it all began. With book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and produced by originating producer Michael Rubinoff, this fully staged production will be directed by Newfoundland and Labrador’s own Jillian Keiley.

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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2025 Production

Come From Away returns to Gander for a third season this year, following another sold-out run last summer. Directed by Jillian Keiley and produced by Michael Rubinoff, Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2025 production of the award-winning musical will run at the Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre from June 29 to August 31, with performances Thursdays through Sundays. Alongside returning Broadway cast members Petrina Bromley and Astrid Van Wieren, this year’s cast and crew welcomes Kelly-Ann Evans. Also new to this year’s cast are Dharma Bizier, Starr Domingue, and Izad Etemadi, while several Newfoundland and Labrador talents return alongside familiar faces from away.

A group of actors on stage, some are dressed as airline passengers with luggage, and others as security officers. The background features a wall with various patches and designs. The scene appears to depict an airport security checkpoint.

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The View From Here

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.

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.

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.