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)

Absorbing, Great writing, Great singing, Profound, Refreshing

See it if You want to leave feeling deeply and profoundly moved. You want a truly human story, and want to feel better about the world.

Don't see it if I can't think of anyone who wouldn't be moved by this show.

Enchanting, Entertaining, Refreshing, Must see, Great writing

See it if you enjoy new musicals that show the humanity in everyone, if you are looking for a feel good show, or if you just love musicals

Don't see it if 9/11 causes you anxiety or if an actor playing multiple characters confuses you (but still go see it).

Absorbing, Great acting, Masterful, Must see, Life-affirming

See it if you enjoy casts that reflect people in real life, reminding you of your humanity and evoking both laughter and tears... often together.

Don't see it if you think 9/11 stories must be somber or morbid. You don't like sung-through shows or plays where actors play multiple characters.

Clever, Exquisite, Relevant, Refreshing

See it if You want to see a brand new musical!! The music is different from anything that's on Broadway now! The actors are absolutely fantastic!!!

Don't see it if Go see it!! Absolutely beautiful. It'll touch your heart, and your emotions will just be all over the place!

Absorbing, Great music, touching, emotional

See it if you like a show that presents the other side of a tragedy - a reminder that people are still good. Very moving - so many hankies needed.

Don't see it if you need a linear story.

Absorbing, Entertaining, Emotional, Good acting

See it if You remembered where you were on 9/11. If you enjoy a play that pushes emotional buttons. Like to be entertained

Don't see it if you prefer longer shows. You cannot relate to what we all felt and saw on 9/11

Absorbing, Must see, Masterful

See it if You want the entire spectrum of emotions to come forward during the less than 2 hour performance. It is a fantastic, inspiring true story.

Don't see it if You have no heart :-)

Uplifting, Sensational, Resonant, Unique, Must see

See it if You want to be reminded of true human kindness. An incredible true and moving story set to authentic music with a great ensemble cast.

Don't see it if You want big choreography dance numbers? Really there's no reason not to see this.

Critic Reviews (63)

Trailer

Creative team

David Hein

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Irene Sankoff

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Christopher Ashley

Director

Jenn Colella

Beverley/Annette & Others