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, Delightful, Great acting, Refreshing, Intelligent

See it if you haven't heard this side of the 9/11 story ... you want a show that's extremely relevant to today from the past ... you love ensembles.

Don't see it if you need distinct leads (everyone is amazing equally), you would be offended that something positive came out of 9/11 (friendship, love).

Entertaining, Resonant, Masterful, Great staging, Great singing

See it if You want to see an inspiring show about people helping others in a dark time in history. This musical shows humanity at its best.

Don't see it if I can't think of a reason you shouldn't see this great show.

Entertaining, Great writing, Must see, Relevant, Enchanting

See it if You love an inspiring story and an inspired production.

Don't see it if You are cynical.

Clever, Delightful, Great singing, Great acting, Resonant

See it if You want to feel uplifted and be affirmed that there is still good and kindness in this world. Extremely touching/empowering work of art

Don't see it if you dont want to be reminded that even in the absolute worst of times, humanity can some light and persevere against all odds

Absorbing, Clever, Relevant, Must see, Masterful

See it if You love a well put together show-writing, singing, choreography, music-all completely spot on and engaging. A lot of joy balances the sad.

Don't see it if You have a hard time understanding accents or you can’t appreciate people from different lands. There’s really not a good reason not to see.

Lovely, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if u enjoy a lovely & heartwarming story, wonderful music and singing, and want to learn about kind, generous people.

Don't see it if u want lots of technology, a heavy plot or anything avant guard. This is basic, old-fashioned enchanting entertainment.

Resonant, Profound, Delightful

See it if If you want to see how a tragedy can be turned around by human kindness.

Don't see it if If you are still suffering from the effects on the NY Tragedy and can't find some peace.

Excruciating, Great staging, Great singing, Exquisite, Absorbing

See it if If you lived in NYC Sept 11, 2001 only this group can feel and share the same pain. But the folks in this town showed how love can get us

Don't see it if You don’t have tissues

Critic Reviews (63)

Trailer

Creative team

David Hein

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Irene Sankoff

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Christopher Ashley

Director

Jenn Colella

Beverley/Annette & Others