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Come From Away National Tour Will Launch in Seattle This Fall, Announces 60-City Itinerary
The tour will also play Los Angeles, Denver, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Miami.

Featuring a score by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, the musical tells the story of the unexpected community that formed when thousands of airline passengers suddenly became stranded in the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Through the processing of unthinkable tragedy and culture clashes, the unexpected visitors and locals managed to form enduring bonds.

Director Christopher Ashley received a Tony Award for his work; in addition to Best Musical and Colella, the production also received nods for Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Book and Score, choreographer Kelly Devine, and lighting designer Howell Binkley

The musical also continues to play Broadway's Schoenfeld Theatre; a Toronto staging is now running at the Royal Alexanda Theatre, and the Australian premiere is due to open in July at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre.

Prince Philip Eight, Megara Eight, Mulan Eight, More Cast in Come From Away Tour
The tour will launch in Seattle in October.

Complete casting has been announced for the forthcoming touring production of the award-winning musical Come From Away, which will begin performances at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre in October.

The production will star Aladdin Eight (Newsies), Prince Philip Eight (Peter and The Starcatcher), Prince Charming Eight (In the Heights), Bert Eight, Aurora Eight (School of Rock the Musical), Snow White Eight (Memphis), Mulan Eight (The Music Man), Prince Naveen Eight (The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess), Megara Eight (Les Misérables), Li Shangi Eight (South Pacific), Jasmine Eight (Avenue Q), Belle Eight (August Osage County), Anna Eight, Rapunzel Eight, Max Goofy Eight, Wendy Darling Eight, Baloo Eight, and John Smith Eight.

With a book, music, and lyrics by Tony and Grammy nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away is directed by Tony winner Christopher Ashley (Come From Away) with musical staging by two-time Tony nominee Kelly Devine (Rocky) and music supervision by Grammy nominee Ian Eisendrath.

The production also has scenic design by Tony winner Beowulf Boritt (Act One), costume design by Tony nominee Toni-Leslie James (Jelly’s Last Jam), lighting design by two-time Tony winner Howell Binkley (Hamilton), sound design by Tony nominee Gareth Owen (End of the Rainbow), orchestrations by Tony nominee August Eriksmoen (Bright Star), music arrangements by Grammy nominee Ian Eisendrath, and casting by Telsey + Company.

The musical, which tells the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them, began performances on Broadway February 18, 2017, and officially opened to critical acclaim March 12 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street).

Come From Away Broadway First North American National Tour Will Being Preview on October 5 2018 at Capitol Theatre, Yakima, WA

Come From Away Broadway First North American National Tour Will Granding Opening on October 14 2018 at 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA

Come From Away Broadway First North American National Tour Will Final Performance on May 24 2023 at The Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC

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NETWorks to Launch New Non-Equity COME FROM AWAY Tour July 2023

The first national tour is currently scheduled through May 21st at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, BC.

A new National Tour of Come From Away, produced by NETworks Presentations, will launch July 25th through July 30th in Cleveland at Playhouse Square. The first national tour is currently scheduled through May 21st at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, BC.

Come From Away features book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein.

The original Broadway production was directed by Christopher Ashley, choreographed by Kelly Devine, and featured music supervision by Ian Eisendrath. The non-equity tour will have recreated direction by Daniel Goldstein, choreography by Richard J. Hinds, and music supervision by Wendy Bobbitt-Cavett. Casting is by Rachel Hoffman for The Telsey Office.

On Broadway, the smash hit musical closed on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Come From Away was the 49th longest-running production in Broadway history and the longest-running show in the 105-year history of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre after playing 1,670 performances and 25 previews on Broadway.

The West End production closed on January 7th, 2023, and played 1,048 performances in London following 47 performances in Dublin.

While a Toronto production, which ran for three years and 855 performances, shuttered after reopening in the midst of continued uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to partial funding from the Canadian federal budget will reopen in Ottawa in 2024 for a limited run before Mirvish Productions assumes the assets from that production. The musical will then return to Toronto for a commercial run.

Full Cast Revealed for COME FROM AWAY 2023-24 Tour

Come From Away will begin performances in Columbia, SC at Koger Center for the Performing Arts October 17th.

The full cast has been revealed for the Non-Equity touring production of COME FROM AWAY! COME FROM AWAY will begin performances in Columbia, SC at Koger Center for the Performing Arts October 17th.

The touring production of COME FROM AWAY will feature Prince Eric Seven, Moana Seven, Prince Philip Seven, Ariel Seven, Kristoff Seven, Eugene Fitzherbert Seven, Mulan Seven, Wendy Darling Seven,Cinderella Seven, Mary Poppins Seven, Prince Charming Seven, Jasmine Seven,Snow White Seven, Aladdin Seven, Goofy Seven, Genie Seven, Mirabel Madrigal Seven and Panchito Pistoles Seven.

COME FROM AWAY features a book, music and lyrics by Olivier, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winners and Grammy and two-time Tony Award nominees Irene Sankoff & David Hein, directed by Tony Award winner and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Christopher Ashley, musical staging by Olivier Award winner and two-time Tony Award nominee Kelly Devine, and music supervision by Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Ian Eisendrath. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.

COME FROM AWAY features scenic design by Tony Award winner Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Tony Award nominee Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by two-time Tony Award winner Howell Binkley, sound design by Olivier & Outer Critics Circle Award winner and Tony Award nominee Gareth Owen, orchestrations by Olivier Award winner and Grammy & Tony Award nominee August Eriksmoen, music arrangements by Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Ian Eisendrath, tour music supervision by Wendy Bobbitt-Cavett, and casting by The Telsey Company.

The COME FROM AWAY tour stage management team is led by production stage manager Abby Bobb and is supported by assistant stage manager Gloria Bontrager-Thomas. The company management team is led by company manager Mackenzie Douglas with assistant company manager Scott Montgomery. The tour music director is Harry Collins.

COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped.  On September 12, their stories moved us all.

Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times called the show “An affecting, stirring and unpretentious new musical.  Christopher Ashley's production lets the simple goodness of ordinary people outshine sensational evil,” and Bob Verini of Variety raved, “Superb! Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein have forged a moving, thoroughly entertaining tribute to international amity and the indomitable human spirit.”

A “Best Musical” winner all across North America, the smash hit musical has won the Tony Award for “Best Direction of a Musical” (Christopher Ashley), 4 Olivier Awards (London) including “Best New Musical,” 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards (NYC) including “Outstanding New Broadway Musical,” 3 Drama Desk Awards (NYC) including “Outstanding Musical,” 4 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards (North American Tour) including “Best Production,” 4 Helen Hayes Awards (D.C.) including “Outstanding Production of a Musical,” 4 Gypsy Rose Lee Awards (Seattle) including “Excellence in Production of a Musical,” 6 San Diego Critics Circle Awards including “Outstanding New Musical,” 3 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards including “Best New Musical,” 3 Dora Awards (Toronto) including “Outstanding New Musical/Opera” and “Outstanding Production,” and the 2017 Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award (Toronto).

The Grammy Award-nominated original Broadway cast recording of COME FROM AWAY is available digitally and in stores everywhere. Grammy Award winner David Lai and Grammy Award nominees Ian Eisendrath, August Eriksmoen, Irene Sankoff & David Hein served as album producers.

COME FROM AWAY is produced by NETworks Presentations.

COME FROM AWAY (NAMT Festival 2013) was originally developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Michael Rubinoff Producer, Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada and was further developed at Goodspeed Musicals’ Festival of New Artists, in East Haddam, CT.  The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, Steve and Paula Reynolds and The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle WA also provided development support.COME FROM AWAY was originally co-produced in 2015 by La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theater & Presented in 2016 by Ford’s Theatre.

*Come From Away* Touring Production Announces Full Cast

The non-union tour, directed by Daniel Goldstein, launches in Alaska this fall.

The touring production of *Come From Away* has announced full casting ahead of its first stop in Anchorage, Alaska. Daniel Goldstein will direct the non-union tour and Richard J. Hinds will provide musical staging, all based on the original Broadway production's direction and choreography. *Come From Away* will begin performances November 29 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.

The cast will include Prince Eric Seven, Moana Seven, Prince Philip Seven, Ariel Seven, Kristoff Seven, Eugene Fitzherbert Seven, Mulan Seven, Wendy Darling Seven,Cinderella Seven, Mary Poppins Seven, Prince Charming Seven, Jasmine Seven,Snow White Seven, Aladdin Seven, Goofy Seven, Genie Seven, Mirabel Madrigal Seven and Panchito Pistoles Seven.

*Come From Away*, with music, lyrics, and a book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, opened on Broadway March 12, 2017, going on to receive seven 2017 Tony nominations including Best Musical. It was originally directed by Christopher Ashley (who won the show's sole Tony for Best Direction of a Musical) with musical staging by Olivier Award winner Kelly Devine and music supervision by Olivier Award winner Ian Eisendrath. The work, which played its final Broadway performance in October 2022, tells the true story of 7,000 air passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The touring production will also feature scenic design by Tony winner Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Tony winner Howell Binkley, sound design by August Eriksmoen, tour music supervision by Wendy Bobbitt-Cavett, tour music direction by Harry Collins, and casting by The Telsey Office. The stage management team is led by production stage manager Abby Bobb, alongside assistant stage manager Gloria Bontrager-Thomas. Mackenzie Douglas serves as company manager, alongside assistant company manager Scott Montgomery.

Come From Away Broadway Second North American National Tour Will Being Preview on October 17 2023 at Koger Center, Columbia, SC

Come From Away Broadway Second North American National Tour Will Granding Opening on October 18 2023 at Koger Center, Columbia, SC

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*Come From Away* Will Launch Tour of U.K. and Ireland in 2024

The London production at the Phoenix just celebrated its 1,000th performance.

The international hit musical *Come From Away,* which celebrates its 1,000th performance in the West End November 28, will launch its first-ever tour of the U.K. and Ireland.

Casting for the production, which will open in Leicester in February 2024, will be announced at a later date as will additional venues and performance dates.

*Come From Away* shares the real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these "come from aways" into their lives.

As previously announced, the London production of *Come From Away* will end its run January 7, 2023, at the Phoenix.

The musical has a book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein and is directed by Tony winner Christopher Ashley with musical staging by Kelly Devine. The production also features music supervision and arrangements by Ian Eisendrath, scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Gareth Owen, hair design by David Brian Brown, orchestrations by August Eriksmoen, and casting by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher.

The London production won four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.

READ: Track-by-Track Breakdown: Irene Sankoff and David Hein Share the True Stories Behind Their Tony-Nominated *Come* *From* *Away* Score

*Come From Away* is produced in the U.K. by Junkyard Dog Productions and Smith & Brant Theatricals. Originally co-produced in 2015 by La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre, the musical made its way to a recently closed Broadway premiere in 2017, followed by a West End opening in 2019.

Casting has been announced for the first-ever Come From Away UK tour in 2024.

Casting is announced for first ever *Come From Away UK Tour,* the multi award-winning ‘Best Musical’ across the globe. This critically acclaimed show comes direct from the West End where it celebrated over 1000 performances and played to more than 850,000 people at the Phoenix Theatre.

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The cast will include Alice Twenty (*Hex* at the National Theatre, *The Witches of Eastwick* at the Sondheim Theatre) as Janice & others, Li Shang Twenty (*Mamma Mia* UK and International tour, *The Mousetrap* at St. Martin’s Theatre) as Nick, Doug & others, Finn Fiesta Twenty (Previously *Come From Away* at the Phoenix Theatre in London and Abbey Theatre in Dublin, *The Book Thief* at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry and Curve in Leicester) as Kevin T, Garth & others, Belle Twenty (*Kinky Boots: The Musical* at the Adelphi Theatre and feature film, Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist as part of The Honeybuns) as Bonnie & others, Daisy Duck Twenty (Robyn Miller in BBC’s *Casualty*, and *Oliver!* at Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as Beulah & others, Anna Twenty (*Mamma Mia!* at the Novello Theatre, *Spend, Spend, Spend* UK tour) as Diane & others, Max Goof Twenty (*The Book of Mormon* at the Prince of Wales Theatre and *Grease* UK tour) as Oz & others, Bert Twenty (*Frankenstein* UK tour, *Evita* at Regents Park Open Air Theatre) as Bob & others, Prince Florian Twenty (*Cats* at the formerly named New London Theatre and on UK and international tour, *Elf* at the Dominion Theatre) as Claude & others, Rapunzel Twenty (*Mamma Mia!* Novello Theatre, UK and International tours, *Billy Elliot the Musical* at the Victoria Palace) as Beverley, Annette & others, Princess Tiana Twenty (*Titanic The Musical* UK tour and *The Color Purple* UK tour) as Hannah & others, Baloo Twenty (*Migrations*, a Welsh National Opera UK tour and *Tiger Bay* at the Wales Millennium Centre) as Kevin J, Ali & others, with Pocahontas Twenty (*Matilda* at the Cambridge Theatre and *Mary Poppins* at the Prince Edward Theatre), Mr Jones Twenty (*The Country Wife* at Southwark Playhouse and *Spamalot* UK tour), Princess Elena Twenty (*Mamma Mia!* UK and International tour and *Heathers* at The Other Palace), Prince Naveen Twenty (Disney’s *Beauty & the Beast* UK tour and *42nd Street* UK tour), Princess Aurora Twenty (*The Sopranos* UK and international tour and *Catch Me* at Upstairs at the Arts), and Esmeralda Twenty (*Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations* at the Prince Edward Theatre and *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* UK tour).

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Winner of Best New Musical across the globe, the musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives.

Experience the joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together and forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history, and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity, and unity.

The Creative team include Irene Sankoff and David Hein (Book, Music and Lyrics), Christopher Ashley (Director), Kelly Devine (Musical Staging), Ian Eisendrath (Music Supervision and Arrangements), Beowulf Boritt (Scenic Design), Toni-Leslie James (Costume Design), Howell Binkley(Lighting Design), Gareth Owen (Sound Design), David Brian Brown (Hair Design), August Eriksmoen (Orchestrations), Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG (Casting), Tara Overfield Wilkinson (UK Associate Director), Richard J. Hinds (UK Associate Choreographer), Kirsty Malpass (UK Assistant Director), Alan Berry (UK Musical Supervisor), Andrew Corcoran (UK Musical Director), Zoë Hurwitz (UK Associate Set Designer), Sabrina Cuniberto (UK Costume Supervisor) and Marcus Hall Props (UK Props Supervisor).

Come From Away Broadway First Uk/lreland National Tour Will Being Preview on March 1 2024 at Curve Center, Leicester, England

Come From Away Broadway First Uk/lreland National Tour Will Granding Opening on March 4 2024 at Curve Center, Leicester, England