Come From Away

Come From Away is a musical about the real-life events of 9/11, focusing on the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, which unexpectedly housed nearly 7,000 stranded airline passengers (the "come from aways") when U.S. airspace closed. The story follows the heartwarming interactions between the locals and the diverse, bewildered travelers, highlighting incredible compassion, camaraderie, and cultural clashes as the town doubles in size overnight. It's a tale of human kindness, cultural exchange (like the famous "Screech In" ceremony), and finding hope amidst tragedy, ultimately showing how strangers connect and form lasting bonds in extraordinary circumstances.