Come From Away

Come From Away is a heartwarming musical set in the week following the September 11 attacks, telling the true story of what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Synopsis

As the town’s residents shelter and feed the thousands of stranded travelers, their bonds are tested and friendships are forged.

The musical is a celebration of humanity and kindness in the face of tragedy, showcasing the capacity for human connection in challenging times.

About the show

• Written by: David Hein, Irene Sankoff
• Premiered: 2013
• Genres & themes: 2010s, Community, Compassion, Drama, One Act, True Story
• Setting: 2001, Canada

Songs from Come From Away

1. Welcome to the Rock
2. 38 Planes
3. Blankets and Bedding
4. 28 Hours / Wherever We Are
5. Darkness and Trees
6. On the Bus
7. Darkness and Trees (Reprise)
8. Lead Us Out of the Night
9. Phoning Home
10. Costume Party
11. I Am Here
12. Prayer
13. On the Edge
14. In the Bar / Heave Away
15. Screech In
16. Me and the Sky
17. The Dover Fault
18. Stop the World
19. 38 Planes (Reprise) / Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere
20. Something’s Missing
21. 10 Years Later
22. Finale
23. Screech Out