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Come From AwayOpening Date: March 12, 2017 (reflects Broadway date)
Closing Date: still playing Air date: Sept 10, 2021 Medium: online Where to watch: Apple TV+ (as an Apple Services Partner, I may earn income from qualifying purchases made through this link). |
Stage Production Notes
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. The remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
The small town of Gander, population 9,651, was home to Gander Airport, formerly used by planes crossing the Atlantic. When the US airspace closed following the terrorist attacks on 9/11 in 2001, 38 planes with 7000 passengers were re-routed to Gander. The citizens of Newfoundland came together to shelter, feed, and care for the “come from aways”.
Michael Rubinoff, a Canadian lawyer, theatre producer, and later Dean of the Arts at Sheridan College, was moved by the generosity and hospitality of the Newfoundlanders, and sought to create a show about their stories. Rubinoff pitched the idea of creating a musical to several writers, all of whom felt it was too macabre to write a musical based on 9/11.
In 2009, Rubinoff discovered the work of Irene Sankoff and David Hein following the success of their autobiographical musical My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding. The pair were uniquely situated to write the musical, as although they are Canadian citizens (Hein is also a dual American/Canadian citizen), they were living in New York at the time of the attacks whilst Sankoff completed a Masters at the Actors Studio.
In September 2011, Sankoff and Hein used a Canada Council for the Arts grant to travel to Newfoundland for the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks to interview “returning passengers, pilots, and local townsfolk.” The couple spent a month in the area, spending many hours interviewing hundreds of people, and experienced some of the warm hospitality that their musical would come to portray. Hein and Sankoff then spent a year continuing to interview people around the world, and “every character, story and much of text” is derived from the interviews.
In 2012, the first act of the musical was workshopped at the inaugural Canadian Music Theatre Project (CMTP) at Sheridan College in Ontario, a project founded by Michael Rubinoff. The workshop was directed by David Ferry, with music direction by Callum Morris. The student cast included David Alves, Karina Bershtyn, Kirsten Comerford, Mike Cox, Trevor Curran, Jake Foy, Joanna Fraser, Matt Nethersole, Alycia Novak, Samantha Piper, Jaclyn Sere, Erin Winsor, and Luke Witt.
In 2013, Rubinoff invited Sankoff and Hein back to CMTP to complete the second act of the show. With continued music direction by Callum Morris, and now under the direction of Brian Hill, Come From Away was performed at the Panasonic Theatre featuring Corey Agnew, Josh Blackstock, Curtis Brown, Camila Diaz-Varela, Jake Foy, James Frantowski, Joanna Fraser, Katie Kerr, Alie Mancuso, Trevor Pratt, Claire Rouleau, Jenny Weisz, Erin Winsor, and Adrian Zeyl.
Concurrent with the second CMTP workshop, Come From Away received further development at the 8th annual Goodspeed Festival of New Artists in Connecticut. Hein and Sankoff rehearsed with the American cast via Skype.
In October 2013, Come From Away was performed at the National Alliance Musical Theatre (NAMT) Festival under the direction of Brian Hill, with music direction by Dan Pardo. The cast included Becca Ayers, Klea Blackhurst, Allison Case, Nick Choksi, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Colin Hanlon, Ruthie Ann Miles, Spencer Moses, Jason Michael Snow, Barbara Walsh, Jason "Sweet Tooth" Williams, and Lenny Wolpe.
Following NAMT, Christopher Ashley was bought on as director, and Junkyard Dog Productions (who also produced Memphis) came on as producers. The cast was reduced to 12 actors, characters were streamlined, and the show was condensed into one act.
The first full production was staged at La Jolla Playhouse, a joint production with Seattle Repertory Theatre from May 29 to July 12, 2015. Christopher Ashley served as director, and the creative team included Ian Eisendrath (music supervisor and additional arrangements), Kelly Devine (choreography), Beowulf Boritt (sets), Toni-Leslie James (costumes), Howell Binkley (lighting), Gareth Owen (sound), August Eriksmoen (orchestrations) and Martha Donaldson (stage manager).
The cast included Petrina Bromley, Geno Carr, Jenn Colella, Chad Kimball, Joel Hatch, Rodney Hicks, Lee MacDougall, Allison Spratt Pearce, Caesar Samayoa, Q. Smith, Astrid Van Wieren, and Sharon Wheatley. The band included Ian Eisendrath, Alec Berlin, David Maldonado, Tiffany Sieker, Ben Power, Michael Pearce, Tim Foley, and Ben Morrow.
Reviewers praised the musical for its warmth and ability to convey an uplifting story in the midst of a terrible tragedy. Writing for Variety, reviewer Bob Verini stated the show was “superb”, and described it as a “moving, thoroughly entertaining tribute to international amity and the indomitable human spirit. Commercial prospects are bright for this surefire source of laughter and tears.” Verini praised the score, “muscular folk songs and sensitive character portraits,” Christopher Ashley’s direction, and the “crackerjack” ensemble.
The musical then played at the Seattle Repertory Theatre from November 13 to December 20, 2015.
The joint production won the 2015 San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Awards for Outstanding New Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, Outstanding Original Score, Outstanding Ensemble, and Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Female). It also won The Seattle Theater Writers Critics’ Circle 2016 Gypsy Rose Lee Awards for Excellence in Production of a Musical, Excellence in Direction of a Musicals, Excellence in Performance as an Ensemble, and Excellence in Musical Direction.
The musical was announced as Broadway-bound, but beforehand played an extended sold-out run at the Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C. from September 2 to October 16, 2016. The La Jolla cast all reprised their roles.
Reviewers once again showered the musical with praise, commending its original score, and outstanding ensemble work. Christopher Ashley received credit for his slick direction, and Beowulf Boritt received several mentions for his beautiful set design. DC Metro reviewer David Gerson noted “Sankoff and Hein seem to buck every rule of the musical theatre and the result is one of the most refreshing pieces of art that I have seen in years, and praised the show’s “celebration of the unflappable human spirit.”
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. The remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
The small town of Gander, population 9,651, was home to Gander Airport, formerly used by planes crossing the Atlantic. When the US airspace closed following the terrorist attacks on 9/11 in 2001, 38 planes with 7000 passengers were re-routed to Gander. The citizens of Newfoundland came together to shelter, feed, and care for the “come from aways”.
Michael Rubinoff, a Canadian lawyer, theatre producer, and later Dean of the Arts at Sheridan College, was moved by the generosity and hospitality of the Newfoundlanders, and sought to create a show about their stories. Rubinoff pitched the idea of creating a musical to several writers, all of whom felt it was too macabre to write a musical based on 9/11.
In 2009, Rubinoff discovered the work of Irene Sankoff and David Hein following the success of their autobiographical musical My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding. The pair were uniquely situated to write the musical, as although they are Canadian citizens (Hein is also a dual American/Canadian citizen), they were living in New York at the time of the attacks whilst Sankoff completed a Masters at the Actors Studio.
In September 2011, Sankoff and Hein used a Canada Council for the Arts grant to travel to Newfoundland for the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks to interview “returning passengers, pilots, and local townsfolk.” The couple spent a month in the area, spending many hours interviewing hundreds of people, and experienced some of the warm hospitality that their musical would come to portray. Hein and Sankoff then spent a year continuing to interview people around the world, and “every character, story and much of text” is derived from the interviews.
In 2012, the first act of the musical was workshopped at the inaugural Canadian Music Theatre Project (CMTP) at Sheridan College in Ontario, a project founded by Michael Rubinoff. The workshop was directed by David Ferry, with music direction by Callum Morris. The student cast included David Alves, Karina Bershtyn, Kirsten Comerford, Mike Cox, Trevor Curran, Jake Foy, Joanna Fraser, Matt Nethersole, Alycia Novak, Samantha Piper, Jaclyn Sere, Erin Winsor, and Luke Witt.
In 2013, Rubinoff invited Sankoff and Hein back to CMTP to complete the second act of the show. With continued music direction by Callum Morris, and now under the direction of Brian Hill, Come From Away was performed at the Panasonic Theatre featuring Corey Agnew, Josh Blackstock, Curtis Brown, Camila Diaz-Varela, Jake Foy, James Frantowski, Joanna Fraser, Katie Kerr, Alie Mancuso, Trevor Pratt, Claire Rouleau, Jenny Weisz, Erin Winsor, and Adrian Zeyl.
Concurrent with the second CMTP workshop, Come From Away received further development at the 8th annual Goodspeed Festival of New Artists in Connecticut. Hein and Sankoff rehearsed with the American cast via Skype.
In October 2013, Come From Away was performed at the National Alliance Musical Theatre (NAMT) Festival under the direction of Brian Hill, with music direction by Dan Pardo. The cast included Becca Ayers, Klea Blackhurst, Allison Case, Nick Choksi, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Colin Hanlon, Ruthie Ann Miles, Spencer Moses, Jason Michael Snow, Barbara Walsh, Jason "Sweet Tooth" Williams, and Lenny Wolpe.
Following NAMT, Christopher Ashley was bought on as director, and Junkyard Dog Productions (who also produced Memphis) came on as producers. The cast was reduced to 12 actors, characters were streamlined, and the show was condensed into one act.
The first full production was staged at La Jolla Playhouse, a joint production with Seattle Repertory Theatre from May 29 to July 12, 2015. Christopher Ashley served as director, and the creative team included Ian Eisendrath (music supervisor and additional arrangements), Kelly Devine (choreography), Beowulf Boritt (sets), Toni-Leslie James (costumes), Howell Binkley (lighting), Gareth Owen (sound), August Eriksmoen (orchestrations) and Martha Donaldson (stage manager).
The cast included Petrina Bromley, Geno Carr, Jenn Colella, Chad Kimball, Joel Hatch, Rodney Hicks, Lee MacDougall, Allison Spratt Pearce, Caesar Samayoa, Q. Smith, Astrid Van Wieren, and Sharon Wheatley. The band included Ian Eisendrath, Alec Berlin, David Maldonado, Tiffany Sieker, Ben Power, Michael Pearce, Tim Foley, and Ben Morrow.
Reviewers praised the musical for its warmth and ability to convey an uplifting story in the midst of a terrible tragedy. Writing for Variety, reviewer Bob Verini stated the show was “superb”, and described it as a “moving, thoroughly entertaining tribute to international amity and the indomitable human spirit. Commercial prospects are bright for this surefire source of laughter and tears.” Verini praised the score, “muscular folk songs and sensitive character portraits,” Christopher Ashley’s direction, and the “crackerjack” ensemble.
The musical then played at the Seattle Repertory Theatre from November 13 to December 20, 2015.
The joint production won the 2015 San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Awards for Outstanding New Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, Outstanding Original Score, Outstanding Ensemble, and Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Female). It also won The Seattle Theater Writers Critics’ Circle 2016 Gypsy Rose Lee Awards for Excellence in Production of a Musical, Excellence in Direction of a Musicals, Excellence in Performance as an Ensemble, and Excellence in Musical Direction.
The musical was announced as Broadway-bound, but beforehand played an extended sold-out run at the Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C. from September 2 to October 16, 2016. The La Jolla cast all reprised their roles.
Reviewers once again showered the musical with praise, commending its original score, and outstanding ensemble work. Christopher Ashley received credit for his slick direction, and Beowulf Boritt received several mentions for his beautiful set design. DC Metro reviewer David Gerson noted “Sankoff and Hein seem to buck every rule of the musical theatre and the result is one of the most refreshing pieces of art that I have seen in years, and praised the show’s “celebration of the unflappable human spirit.”
Before opening in Toronto, the cast and company flew to Gander and performed two benefit concerts at the Steele Community Centre.
The musical then played at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto from November 15, 2016 to January 8, 2017.
Toronto Sun reviewer Liz Braun praised the musical as “quick, smart, funny, [and] deeply affecting.” Karen Fricker, writing for The Star, praised the “cracking” performance of the band, the “engaging, surprising and often funny details” of the book, and concluded that “There’s a whole lot to be proud of in this show.”
Come From Away commenced previews on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on February 18, 2018. The cast included Petrina Bromley (Bonnie & others), Geno Carr (Oz & others), Jen Colella (Beverley/Annette & others), Joel Hatch (Claude & others), Rodney Hicks (Bob & others), Kendra Kassebaum (Janice & others), Chad Kimball (Kevin T./Garth & others), Lee MacDougall (Nick/Doug & others), Caesar Samayoa (Kevin J./Ali & others), Q. Smith (Hannah & others), Astrid Van Wieren (Beulah & others), and Sharon Wheatley (Diane & others).
Come From Away officially opened on Broadway on March 12, 2017 and received rave reviews.
The musical was nominated for multiple awards. It won the Tony Award for Best Director (Christopher Ashley), the 2017 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Irene Sankoff & David Hein), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Christopher Ashley), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Jenn Colella), Outstanding Sound Design (Gareth Owen), the 2017 Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Book, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Jenn Colella).
In October 2017, it was announced that Come From Away had recouped its $12 million in capitalization costs.
In November 2017, it was announced that the musical was being adapted into a feature film. Due to the global pandemic, the film is now on hold.
A North American national tour commenced at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle in October, 2018.
The musical premiered in Europe at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin on December 8, 2018 before officially opening on December 11, 2018 and playing until January 19, 2019.
Come From Away transferred to the West End, commencing previews at the Phoenix Theatre on January 30, 2019, and officially opening on February 18, 2019.
As on Broadway, the West End production received rave reviews. It was nominated for a slew of awards, winning the Olivier Awards for Best New Musical, Best Sound Design (Gareth Owen), Outstanding Achievement in Music (Music and Lyrics: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; Music Supervisor, Arrangements: Ian Eisendrath; Orchestrations: August Eriksmoen; Musical Director/UK Music Supervisor: Alan Berry; and the band), and Best Theatre Choreographer (Kelly Devine), the Critics’ Ciricle Theatre Awards for Best Musical, and the Casting Directors’ Guild Award for Best Casting.
The Australian tour began in Melbourne at the Comedy Theatre on July 3, 2019. The tour has been continually interrupted by COVID-19.
In March 2020, on the third anniversary of the musical’s Broadway opening, Come From Away was forced to temporarily close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In May 2021 the Broadway cast and crew came together to film the show, filmed in a special one-off performance during the shutdown.
On September 10, 2021, a special one-night-only concert version of Come From Away was presented by Ford’s Theatre on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the attacks.
Come From Away re-opened on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld on September 21, 2021.
Music Theatre International holds worldwide licensing for Come From Away, though rights are not currently available.
The musical then played at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto from November 15, 2016 to January 8, 2017.
Toronto Sun reviewer Liz Braun praised the musical as “quick, smart, funny, [and] deeply affecting.” Karen Fricker, writing for The Star, praised the “cracking” performance of the band, the “engaging, surprising and often funny details” of the book, and concluded that “There’s a whole lot to be proud of in this show.”
Come From Away commenced previews on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on February 18, 2018. The cast included Petrina Bromley (Bonnie & others), Geno Carr (Oz & others), Jen Colella (Beverley/Annette & others), Joel Hatch (Claude & others), Rodney Hicks (Bob & others), Kendra Kassebaum (Janice & others), Chad Kimball (Kevin T./Garth & others), Lee MacDougall (Nick/Doug & others), Caesar Samayoa (Kevin J./Ali & others), Q. Smith (Hannah & others), Astrid Van Wieren (Beulah & others), and Sharon Wheatley (Diane & others).
Come From Away officially opened on Broadway on March 12, 2017 and received rave reviews.
The musical was nominated for multiple awards. It won the Tony Award for Best Director (Christopher Ashley), the 2017 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Irene Sankoff & David Hein), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Christopher Ashley), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Jenn Colella), Outstanding Sound Design (Gareth Owen), the 2017 Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Book, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Jenn Colella).
In October 2017, it was announced that Come From Away had recouped its $12 million in capitalization costs.
In November 2017, it was announced that the musical was being adapted into a feature film. Due to the global pandemic, the film is now on hold.
A North American national tour commenced at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle in October, 2018.
The musical premiered in Europe at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin on December 8, 2018 before officially opening on December 11, 2018 and playing until January 19, 2019.
Come From Away transferred to the West End, commencing previews at the Phoenix Theatre on January 30, 2019, and officially opening on February 18, 2019.
As on Broadway, the West End production received rave reviews. It was nominated for a slew of awards, winning the Olivier Awards for Best New Musical, Best Sound Design (Gareth Owen), Outstanding Achievement in Music (Music and Lyrics: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; Music Supervisor, Arrangements: Ian Eisendrath; Orchestrations: August Eriksmoen; Musical Director/UK Music Supervisor: Alan Berry; and the band), and Best Theatre Choreographer (Kelly Devine), the Critics’ Ciricle Theatre Awards for Best Musical, and the Casting Directors’ Guild Award for Best Casting.
The Australian tour began in Melbourne at the Comedy Theatre on July 3, 2019. The tour has been continually interrupted by COVID-19.
In March 2020, on the third anniversary of the musical’s Broadway opening, Come From Away was forced to temporarily close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In May 2021 the Broadway cast and crew came together to film the show, filmed in a special one-off performance during the shutdown.
On September 10, 2021, a special one-night-only concert version of Come From Away was presented by Ford’s Theatre on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the attacks.
Come From Away re-opened on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld on September 21, 2021.
Music Theatre International holds worldwide licensing for Come From Away, though rights are not currently available.
Filmed Production Notes
Having acquired the filming rights in 2017, production company Entertainment One (eOne) announced in February 2021 that they were going to film Come From Away on Broadway for public release.
According to Variety, the filmed production was scheduled to employ 222 people during the Broadway shutdown.
In May 2021, Come From Away was filmed live before an audience of friends and family, 9/11 survivors, and frontline workers. According to an interview with director Christopher Ashley, that for the audience “It was their first time back seeing a Broadway show… When the actors walked on stage for the first time, there was this wall of sound — just like screams and whistles and laughter and crying. It was an extraordinary afternoon.”
Filming services were provided by RadicalMedia, who previously filmed Hamilton, and RENT: Live on Broadway.
The capture was filmed with members of current Broadway cast, most of whom were original La Jolla production members, and included Petrina Bromley (Bonnie & Others), Jen Colella (Beverley/Annette & Others), De’lon Grant (Bob & Others), Joel Hatch (Claude & Others), Tony LePage (Kevin T./Garth & Others), Caesar Samayoa (Kevin J./Ali & Others), Q Smith (Hannah & Others), Astrid Van Wieren (Beulah & Others), Emily Walton (Janice & Others), Jim Walton (Nick/Doug & Others), Sharon Wheatley (Diane & Others), and Paul Whitty (Oz & Others).
In addition to the live show, additional scenes were filmed separately to allow for close-ups. The production was filmed with 10 cameras, Steadicams, and a jib providing crane shots.
Unlike most live captures, though similarly to Hamilton and SpongeBob The Musical, the capture was directed by its stage director, Christopher Ashley.
Come From Away premiered on Apple TV+ around the world on September 10, 2021.
The capture received glowing reviews. In a five star review for Musical Theatre Review, Tom Martland stated that although the show was perhaps better experienced live, in the capture “the show soars, radiating a devastating poignancy and life-affirming glow.” Brian Lowry, writing for CNN, noted the capture “delivers a best-seat-in-the-house view, offering a moving, brilliantly shot and staged spectacle that brings that moment unerringly back to life.” Writing for Broadway World, David Clarke praised Christopher Ashley’s film direction, stating he “balances the use of close-ups, full-stage shots, camera pans, and more to make the experience feel simultaneously filmic and intimate.”
In December 2021, Come From Away was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Movie Made for Television.
Come From Away is available to stream on demand on Apple TV+ (as an Apple Services Partner, I may earn income from qualifying purchases made through this link).
Having acquired the filming rights in 2017, production company Entertainment One (eOne) announced in February 2021 that they were going to film Come From Away on Broadway for public release.
According to Variety, the filmed production was scheduled to employ 222 people during the Broadway shutdown.
In May 2021, Come From Away was filmed live before an audience of friends and family, 9/11 survivors, and frontline workers. According to an interview with director Christopher Ashley, that for the audience “It was their first time back seeing a Broadway show… When the actors walked on stage for the first time, there was this wall of sound — just like screams and whistles and laughter and crying. It was an extraordinary afternoon.”
Filming services were provided by RadicalMedia, who previously filmed Hamilton, and RENT: Live on Broadway.
The capture was filmed with members of current Broadway cast, most of whom were original La Jolla production members, and included Petrina Bromley (Bonnie & Others), Jen Colella (Beverley/Annette & Others), De’lon Grant (Bob & Others), Joel Hatch (Claude & Others), Tony LePage (Kevin T./Garth & Others), Caesar Samayoa (Kevin J./Ali & Others), Q Smith (Hannah & Others), Astrid Van Wieren (Beulah & Others), Emily Walton (Janice & Others), Jim Walton (Nick/Doug & Others), Sharon Wheatley (Diane & Others), and Paul Whitty (Oz & Others).
In addition to the live show, additional scenes were filmed separately to allow for close-ups. The production was filmed with 10 cameras, Steadicams, and a jib providing crane shots.
Unlike most live captures, though similarly to Hamilton and SpongeBob The Musical, the capture was directed by its stage director, Christopher Ashley.
Come From Away premiered on Apple TV+ around the world on September 10, 2021.
The capture received glowing reviews. In a five star review for Musical Theatre Review, Tom Martland stated that although the show was perhaps better experienced live, in the capture “the show soars, radiating a devastating poignancy and life-affirming glow.” Brian Lowry, writing for CNN, noted the capture “delivers a best-seat-in-the-house view, offering a moving, brilliantly shot and staged spectacle that brings that moment unerringly back to life.” Writing for Broadway World, David Clarke praised Christopher Ashley’s film direction, stating he “balances the use of close-ups, full-stage shots, camera pans, and more to make the experience feel simultaneously filmic and intimate.”
In December 2021, Come From Away was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Movie Made for Television.
Come From Away is available to stream on demand on Apple TV+ (as an Apple Services Partner, I may earn income from qualifying purchases made through this link).
Hear associate choreographer Richard J. Hinds discuss the emotional filming of Come From Away on episode 27 of the Filmed Live Musicals podcast. Available on all podcast apps.
Come From Away PRODUCTION CREDITS
Theatre: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway
Stage Producer: - Junkyard Dog Productions, Sue Frost, Randy Adams, Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff, La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre,
Film Producer: Entertainment One, Jennifer Todd and Bill Condon, Junkyard Dog Productions, Mark Gordon, Brittany Hapner (co-producer), Irene Sankoff and David Hein (executive producers), Jon Kamen - RadicalMedia (executive producer), David Sirulnick and Meredith Bennett (executive producer).
Director of Photography: Tobias Schliessler, ASC
Editors: Virginia Katz, ACE and Leslie Jones, ACE
Book, Music, & Lyrics: Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Director: Christopher Ashley
Associate Director: Jessica Bird
Musical Supervision and Arrangements: Ian Eisendrath
Orchestrations: August Eriksmoen
Choreography: Kelly Devine
Associate Choreographer: Richard J. Hinds
Scenic Design: Beowulf Boritt
Costume Design: Toni-Leslie James
Lighting Design: Howell Binkley
Sound Design: Gareth Owen
Cast:
Petrina Bromley (Bonnie & Others), Jen Colella (Beverley/Annette & Others), De’lon Grant (Bob & Others), Joel Hatch (Claude & Others), Tony LePage (Kevin T./Garth & Others), Caesar Samayoa (Kevin J./Ali & Others), Q Smith (Hannah & Others), Astrid Van Wieren (Beulah & Others), Emily Walton (Janice & Others), Jim Walton (Nick/Doug & Others), Sharon Wheatley (Diane & Others), and Paul Whitty (Oz & Others).
The Band:
Alec Berlin, Carl Carter, Wendy Cavett, Romano Di Nillo, Larry Lellli, Nate Lueck, Ben Power, Chris Ranney, Caitlin Warbelow
Theatre: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway
Stage Producer: - Junkyard Dog Productions, Sue Frost, Randy Adams, Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff, La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre,
Film Producer: Entertainment One, Jennifer Todd and Bill Condon, Junkyard Dog Productions, Mark Gordon, Brittany Hapner (co-producer), Irene Sankoff and David Hein (executive producers), Jon Kamen - RadicalMedia (executive producer), David Sirulnick and Meredith Bennett (executive producer).
Director of Photography: Tobias Schliessler, ASC
Editors: Virginia Katz, ACE and Leslie Jones, ACE
Book, Music, & Lyrics: Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Director: Christopher Ashley
Associate Director: Jessica Bird
Musical Supervision and Arrangements: Ian Eisendrath
Orchestrations: August Eriksmoen
Choreography: Kelly Devine
Associate Choreographer: Richard J. Hinds
Scenic Design: Beowulf Boritt
Costume Design: Toni-Leslie James
Lighting Design: Howell Binkley
Sound Design: Gareth Owen
Cast:
Petrina Bromley (Bonnie & Others), Jen Colella (Beverley/Annette & Others), De’lon Grant (Bob & Others), Joel Hatch (Claude & Others), Tony LePage (Kevin T./Garth & Others), Caesar Samayoa (Kevin J./Ali & Others), Q Smith (Hannah & Others), Astrid Van Wieren (Beulah & Others), Emily Walton (Janice & Others), Jim Walton (Nick/Doug & Others), Sharon Wheatley (Diane & Others), and Paul Whitty (Oz & Others).
The Band:
Alec Berlin, Carl Carter, Wendy Cavett, Romano Di Nillo, Larry Lellli, Nate Lueck, Ben Power, Chris Ranney, Caitlin Warbelow
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Articles
Websites
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- Henry Chu, “‘Come From Away,’ ‘Company,’ ‘The Inheritance’ Score at Olivier Awards,” Variety (April 7, 2019)
- David Clarke, “BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY on Apple TV+ is a Celebration of Humanity and Broadway,” Broadway World (Sept 8, 2021)
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- Tony Wong, “How Come From Away made it to Broadway,” Toronto Star (Nov 14, 2016)
Websites
- Canadian Music Theatre Project, “Projects: Come From Away,” Accessed via: https://cmtp.sheridancollege.ca/projects/come-from-away/
- Come From Away, “About,” Accessed via: https://comefromaway.com/about.php
- Come From Away London, Accessed via: https://comefromawaylondon.co.uk/
- MTI, “Come From Away: Original Broadway Version,” Accessed via: https://www.mtishows.com/come-from-away
- NAMT, “Come From Away,” Accessed via: https://namt.org/musicals/come-from-away/
- Playbill, “Come From Away,” Accessed via: https://www.playbill.com/production/come-from-away-2016-2017
Written by Luisa Lyons (September, 2021)