A couple kisses while a crowd of people look on and cheer.

The cast of the Ford’s Theatre production of Come From Away, directed by Christopher Ashley. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Come From Away

When the world stopped, their stories moved us all.

September 2, 2016 — October 9, 2016

1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission

Recommended for ages 12 and older

Accessible

Fresh off sold-out runs in Seattle and San Diego, the new musical Come From Away tells the heart-warming true story of how a small Canadian town cared for 6,579 airline passengers stranded there on 9/11. When 38 planes were diverted to its doorstep, the town of Gander doubled in size, playing host to an international community of strangers and offering food, shelter and friendship. Featuring a rousing score of folk and rock, Come From Away honors the better angels of our nature, revealing hope and humanity in a time of darkness. The production marks the Ford’s debut of Tony Award-nominated director Christopher Ashley. See this hit musical prior to its Broadway engagement!

Artistic Team

Book, Music and Lyrics Irene Sankoff and David Hein

Director Christopher Ashley

Choreographer Kelly Devine

Music Supervisor Ian Eisendrath

Scenic Design Beowulf Boritt

Costume Design Toni-Leslie James

Lighting Design Howell Binkley

Sound Design Gareth Owen

Arrangements Ian Eisendrath

Orchestrations August Eriksmoen

Creative Consultant Michael Rubinoff

Dialects Joel Goldes

Production Stage Manager Arturo E. Porazzi

Stage Manager Brandon Prendergast

Casting Telsey + Company; Rachel Hoffman, C.S.A., Patrick Pearson

Cast

Geno Carr

Jenn Colella

Beverley

Joel Hatch

Claude

Rodney Hicks

Bob

Kendra Kassebaum

Janice

Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan

Bonnie

Chad Kimball

Kevin 1

Lee MacDougall

Nick

Caesar Samayoa

Kevin 2

Q. Smith

Hannah

Astrid Van Wieren

Beulah

Sharon Wheatley

Diane

Jane Bunting

Understudy

Kevin McAllister

Understudy

Happy McPartlin

Understudy

Harry A. Winter

Understudy

Musicians

Keys, et al. Ian Eisendrath

Fiddle Caitlin Warbelow

Bass Mike Pearce

Guitar I Alec Berlin

Guitar II Nate Lueck

Whistles, et al. Ben Power

Drums Larry Lelli

Percussion James Yoshizawa

From the Gallery

A man speaks to a small group of people gathered in a wooden building. The crowd looks concerned.

The cast of the Ford’s Theatre production of Come From Away, directed by Christopher Ashley. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A group of people, mostly seated, all look expectantly at a man holding up a shot glass filled with liquor. One man holds up a wooden fish statue.

The cast of the Ford’s Theatre production of Come From Away, directed by Christopher Ashley. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A group of seven people all stand on a stage and look shocked. One woman wears an airline pilot's uniform.

The cast of the Ford’s Theatre production of Come From Away, directed by Christopher Ashley. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A group of seven musicians play a variety of instruments while standing on a stage set which resembles a wooden building. Some stand on chairs or sit on tables.

The musicians of the Ford’s Theatre production of Come From Away, directed by Christopher Ashley. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

A group of musicians play a variety of instruments on a stage set resembling a wooden building. They all look at a guitarist who stands on a chair.

The musicians of the Ford’s Theatre production of Come From Away, directed by Christopher Ashley. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Five musicians stand on chairs and play instruments on a darkened stage.

The musicians of the Ford’s Theatre production of Come From Away, directed by Christopher Ashley. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

"“The best musical I’ve seen all year and possibly ever.”"

– Broadway World

"A moving, thoroughly entertaining tribute to international amity and the indomitable human spirit … surefire source of laughter and tears."

– Variety

"Rarely over the decades have I seen an audience leap to its feet as quickly as when the last note was sung last night at the world premiere of ‘Come From Away.’"

– Entertainment Today

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