Come From Away (Broadway)
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Come From Away (Broadway)
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Come From Away (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

93%
(5361 Ratings)
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98%
Mixed
1%
Negative
1%
Members say
Absorbing, Entertaining, Must see, Delightful, Clever

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

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137 Reviews | 23 Followers
100
Riveting, Must see, Indulgent, Great staging, Epic

See it if you want to see one of the best musicals on Broadway! It's the perfect balance of humor and drama. The music is absolutely perfect! 10/10

Don't see it if I have no reason why you should not see this. This is the first show I suggest, dare I say insist people go to when they come here. Read more

54 Reviews | 10 Followers
100
Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Exquisite, Absorbing

See it if You want to see great material delivered by a great cast.

Don't see it if You want a splashy production as this is executed on a bare stage with no set... just chairs, basically.

70 Reviews | 11 Followers
100
Phenomenal!

See it if you enjoy shows that perform at a high level through the entire performance.

Don't see it if you do not like diversity. This is a great story of the interactions of various cultures, nations, race, ethnicity, and sexual preferences. Read more

283 Reviews | 77 Followers
100
Great singing, Great staging, Great acting, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if you want an amazing show. I can not find a fault with this show other than it only exists because of a tragedy. A must see for all!

Don't see it if I can't find a reason not to go. Even if you were affected by 9/11, this brings to light some good that came out of such a horrible event. Read more

115 Reviews | 24 Followers
100
Moving, Intelligent, Great staging, Great acting, Clever

See it if One of the most beautiful theatre pieces I have ever seen. Shows community, kindness,empathy,human connection. Strong cast,music,prod values

Don't see it if 9/11 is a trigger for you. You want a brassy song and dance show. Read more

62 Reviews | 20 Followers
100
Relevant, Great staging, Great singing, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if You enjoy theatrics, great music and a feeling of community in troubled times.

Don't see it if You desire larger than life staging and not interested in reliving ine if America’s darkest days.

55 Reviews | 16 Followers
100
Exquisite, Absorbing, Great singing, Must see, Relevant

See it if Great story demonstrating the best of humanity!❤️

Don't see it if You don’t believe that there is still decency in the world.

Gen
68 Reviews | 9 Followers
100
Clever, Exquisite, Great staging, Enchanting, Must see

See it if you like good story-telling. Some of the most brilliant story-telling I've ever seen. I wasn't bored for a single second of the 100 mins.

Don't see it if I don't have an answer for this. It's actually my go-to show that I recommend to friends asking for Broadway tips.

Critic Reviews (63)

Talkin' Broadway
March 12th, 2017
For a previous production

"'Come From Away' can't escape its own generic nature; it lacks the necessary fuel. The story doesn't stun...What they have done is make the best of a bad arrangement. They've created one of the most energized and exhilarating evenings of static I've ever seen...Of the many things 'Come From Away' wants to be about, September 11 is pretty far down on the list. That robs it of the urgency, authenticity, and soul it would need to be a grand trek rather than a mildly pleasant detour."
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New York Stage Review
October 24th, 2018
For a previous production

“Its real-life story is stirring and honestly heartwarming, the tunes sound friendly to the ear, and the whirlwind staging is so smart...A visit...finds the show to be in excellent shape...This documentary-style musical is rendered with compassion, humor, and insight...The score’s rhythmic, folk-rock music, which possesses a windswept, Celtic flavor, briskly drives along these compelling doings...Everybody should see this show.”
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CurtainUp
March 18th, 2017
For a previous production

"There's certainly plenty to admire about 'Come From Away'...Director Ashley has done a masterful job of insuring that the 12 actors fluidly shift back and forth between their multiple roles...The resourceful staging and non-stop energy of the performers accomplishes its intent...Unfortunately, there are more than a few things missing...None of the characters really make strong, individual impressions...The music is catchy but repetitive and so abrasively loud that it's hard hear the lyrics."
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TheaterScene.net
March 16th, 2017
For a previous production

"For once a 'feel-good' musical that also has depth and resonance! 'Come From Away' at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre takes on one of the darkest periods in our contemporary history and spins it into a goldmine of goodwill, compassion and gentle surprises."
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Theater Pizzazz
March 21st, 2017
For a previous production

“It’s this truth that anchors ‘Come From Away,’ giving it a documentary-like power that is enhanced a thousand-fold by a driving musical score, the best ensemble acting you will see on any stage this season, and direction by Ashley that doesn’t deserve a Tony Award, it deserves a Nobel Prize…The result is a work that is, considering the events it depicts, restrained, delicate, and piercing…A cry-fest and an absolutely joyful expression of what is best in the human animal: compassion.”
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Front Row Center
March 13th, 2017
For a previous production

"Greater than the sum of its parts. The script is iffy. The music is not exceptional. The sound is so loud that the lyrics are often unintelligible. The talent, it should be noted is not iffy one little bit...No one will leave untouched by this show...The cast is beautifully directed and choreographed. Each actor plays more than one part, and their characterizations are so defined that we never, not for an instant, are lost in the transitions."
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Front Mezz Junkies
March 12th, 2017
For a previous production

"It is a refreshing, warm, and very humane tale that attends to the lump that will be in your throat, and the tears of love and compassion that will run down your cheeks, by also putting a big grin on your face...This writing team does create the most musically lovely story about that day in the most humanly way possible...Beautifully staged by the creative team, 'Come From Away' is one of the most singularly engaging new musicals to come to Broadway this spring."
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C
March 13th, 2017
For a previous production

“Heartfelt but overly sentimental…It tries to tell so many little stories that there’s scant time to develop three-dimensional characters and substantial dramatic conflict. And the songs are pleasant but unmemorable…Director Ashley and choreographer Devine keep the show focused and lively...Given the divided state of our country today, there’s joy to be found in watching good folks look out each other. But it’s not enough to send 'Come From Away' soaring to theatrical heights."
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