Newfoundland and Labrador’s production of the award-winning musical all around the world, Come From Away, directed by Jillian Keiley and produced by Michael Rubinoff, returns for a 3rd season at the Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre, on Airport Boulevard in Gander, where the story unfolds. 

Come From Away previews June 29, 2025–July 6, 2025 with an official opening night on July 6, 2025, running until August 31, 2025. Performances June 29 and July 2 – July 6 are at 7:30PM, beginning July 10, performances take place on Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM and 7:30PM. 

The breathtaking musical written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the communities in Newfoundland and Labrador that welcomed them on 9/11. 

Come From Away’s book, music and lyrics are by Tony and Grammy nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, orchestrations by August Eriksmoen and arrangements by Ian Eisendrath. Produced by Michael Rubinoff, the creative team also includes Jonathan Monro (Music Direction), Shawn Kerwin (Scenic Design), Marie Sharpe (Costume Design), Leigh Ann Vardy (Lighting Design), Josh Liebert (Sound Design), Dayton/Walters Casting, CSA, CDC (Casting), Pat Dempsey (Production Manager) and Renée Strasfeld (Associate Producer). 

“It has been a dream from the beginning to create a production of Come From Away in Newfoundland and Labrador. Over two sold out seasons, 30,000 theatregoers from all over the world have seen this very special production that has received universal rave reviews. Audiences cheering rise to their feet, deeply moved by the power of this homegrown production.” – Michael Rubinoff, Producer

“We are so delighted to bring our homegrown Come From Away back to Gander again this year.  Local and tourist audiences responded in such an overwhelming way to this beautiful story and the great talents we gathered to tell it over the past two summers.  We can’t wait to get back to Gander and share it with even more audiences from home and away.” – Jillian Keiley, Director

Come From Away is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.com 

Box office contacts, 709-256-1081, gaboxoffice@artsandculturecentre.com.

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