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, Entertaining, Great acting, Great singing, Must see

See it if You want to see a wel done show, with a great ensemble, seeking only to entertain you. It was a great night in the theater.

Don't see it if You’re looking for big “star turns”. Jenn Collela was great, but never tried to steal the spotlight from her cast. Not hummable tunes.

Clever, Entertaining, Great staging, Great acting, Relevant

See it if you want to be moved and entertained by a touching story and a relatable cast of characters

Don't see it if shows about 9/11 are 'too close to home;' you don't have the bladder for a 2-hour show with no intermission (it does move well, though)

Heartwarming, Delightful, Great story, Refreshing, Funny

See it if you want to laugh and cry while experiencing one of the most amazing true stories to come to Broadway.

Don't see it if you don't like Celtic music, and are easily confused by character changes.

Delightful, Great staging, Great writing, Resonant, Funny

See it if you're ready for the expectations you had for a 9/11 show to be obliterated. I assumed solemn & instead found joyous, funny & life-affirming

Don't see it if you hate humankind. This show is an unabashed celebration of humanity at its finest.

Absorbing, Great writing, Must see, Profound, Entertaining

See it if A beautifully moving, big hearted musical. Reinforces the power of human kindness, which is especially needed now. Dont miss i

Don't see it if You don't like ensemble driven musicals. Read more

Delightful, Must see, Thought-provoking, Great writing

See it if You want to be touched emotionally by the good in people.

Don't see it if Very emotional...and can't deal with the memory of 911.

Absorbing, Exquisite, Great staging, Great writing, Must see

See it if you love original stories with poignant emotions and captivating performances. One of the best scores and books of the year.

Don't see it if You prefer larger, more star-driven productions.

Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing, Must see

See it if you are interested in a show discussing a tough event, but balance the sadness with fun and light-hearted songs and scenes.

Don't see it if you want a storyline focused on one individuals and diving further into their story.

Critic Reviews (63)

Trailer

Creative team

David Hein

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Irene Sankoff

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist

Christopher Ashley

Director

Jenn Colella

Beverley/Annette & Others