Come From Away (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

93%

(5362 Ratings)

Positive

98%

Mixed

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Members say

Absorbing, Entertaining, Must see, Delightful, Clever

About the Show

A charming true story of a tiny Canadian town that cared for 7000 grounded travelers post-9/11.

On September 11, 2001 the world changed, and the tiny town of Gander opened its doors for 6,579 stranded passengers. 'Come From Away' details the days following 9/11 as Gander prepared their town to host double their population; where people of all kinds meet, connect, grieve, and move through trauma together, finding hope in local traditions and new friendships.

Christopher Ashley won a Tony for his direction of the show in which an ensemble of actors play multiple characters with little more than chairs for props in this powerful and heartwrenching musical about humanity and kindness during dark times.

The musical is by Canadian husband and wife team Irene Sankoff and David Hein, who prior to 'Come From Away' had a Toronto Fringe hit with their first show, 'My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding.'

Show-Score Member Reviews (5,362)

100

Absorbing, Enchanting, Great acting, Great writing, Must see

See it if You want an amazing show. You don't like intermissions. You want to feel something. You have a pulse.

Don't see it if You are dead. Everyone needs to see this. It has something for everyone.

100

Delightful, Funny, Absorbing, Great singing, Must see

See it if enjoy a wonderful uplifting entertaining musicals about people at their best.

Don't see it if you like being grumpy.

100

Clever, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Riveting, Great singing

See it if you want an uplifting story on how humanity is still wonderful at it's core. I laughed and cried, all because of how great people are.

Don't see it if you are easily triggered by 9/11 stories. It is centered around that tragedy, but the love that comes from it is so magnificent.

100

Absorbing, Must see, Relevant, Quirky, Thought-provoking

See it if You have recollections of 9/11. You will see how people away from the physical location reacted to people in need of TLC.

Don't see it if You are too jaded to believe that there are good people in this world.

Intense, Great staging, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if You are a history buff, are aware of 9/11, enjoy moving and thoughtful stories, like musicals,

Don't see it if if you do not like musicals

Entertaining, Refreshing, Relevant, Must see, Intelligent

See it if It’s an uplifting, feel good, real life story and is refreshing to remember people are kind given the state of the news these days.

Don't see it if The events of September 11 strike a cord with you.

Clever, Entertaining, Great staging, Funny, Thought-provoking

See it if You enjoy: Constant energy, Uplifting story, Great music, Ensemble acting

Don't see it if The only people who would not enjoy the show would be those who are unable to get past 9/11.

Clever, Delightful, Hilarious, Emotional, Heart-warming

See it if You love a small show with a big heart. This show will give you chills, make you laugh and leave you in tears. It is 90-min of pure impact.

Don't see it if You lack the ability to connect to a piece emotionally. Read more

Critic Reviews (63)

Trailer

Creative team

David Hein

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Irene Sankoff

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Christopher Ashley

Director

Jenn Colella

Beverley/Annette & Others