Out Broadway legend Jenn Colella stars in Come From Away, the heartfelt musical based on the true story of the 200 planes that were diverted to the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland, on 9/11 and the bonds that were formed between the 7,000 “come from aways” and the town's residents.Sep 1, 2021
What is the message of Come From Away?
“Come From Away” is a tearfully sentimental account of generosity and inner strength at a time when people are at their most psychically exhausted. The arc of the piece goes like this: Lives get interrupted and then lives go on.
Which parts of Come From Away are true?
- There were a lot of planes.
- The planes brought a lot of people.
- There were some animal worries.
- The people on the planes weren't let off them for 28 hours.
- The pilot is a real woman.
- Love was in the air.
- The visitors said thank you.
Is the musical Come From Away a true story?
He says that kindness is why the story of Gander, Newfoundland, which took in and cared for planes full of thousands of people grounded after the attacks resonated so strongly with him and his wife Irene Sankoff, creators of the Broadway musical "Come From Away" based on the true tale.
What city is Come From Away based on?
Gander, Newfoundland
Are any of the Come From Away cast from Newfoundland?
COVID curtain call: Newfoundland 'Come From Away' cast members reflect on the day the musical stopped. ST. Petrina Bromley and Romano Di Nillo, both from St. John's, are the only two Newfoundlanders in the cast.
Do the Kevins break up in Come From Away?
In the musical, the gay couple Kevin T. and Kevin J. broke up because of 9/11. That's fine for storytelling purposes, but the reality is we spent many years together after our time in Gander, but parted ways in 2010.
What was true in Come From Away?
Come From Away | The True Story | Official Site. COME FROM AWAY is based on actual events that took place on and the days that followed. The final diverted plane takes off. A total of 38 planes have landed in Gander, carrying 6,579 passengers and crew.
Who was in the original cast of Come From Away?
- Josh Breckenridge. Oz. Kevin T. Kevin J. Bob. Nick.
- Petrina Bromley. Ensemble. Bonnie.
- Geno Carr. Oz. Ensemble.
- Jenn Colella. Beverley. Ensemble. Annette.
- Susan Dunstan. Beulah. Bonnie. Beverly. Hannah. Diane.
- Joel Hatch. Ensemble. Claude.
- Rodney Hicks. Bob. Ensemble.
- Kendra Kassebaum. Janice.
Where can I watch the Come From Away movie?
Come From Away is streaming as part of the Apple TV+ original catalog. That means you can sign up for the $4.99/month subscription to watch the movie and all other Apple originals, at no additional charge. If you haven't used Apple TV+ before, you can get a seven day free trial.