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On September 11, 2001, the world stopped and the population of Gander, Newfoundland, doubled. Come From Away, a critically acclaimed musical, tells the remarkable true story of 38 grounded flights, 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town that took them in with open hearts and homes.

What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover when the passengers of those flights were diverted to Gander’s airstrip.

Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. Come From Away’s worldwide presence resonates across all audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together, no matter what the circumstances.

Come From Away features a culturally relevant script accompanied by Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s deeply moving score, making this landmark Canadian musical a must-see.

The show has earned global success with 37 award nominations, 13 of which resulted in wins, most notably Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards.

In partnership with Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre (where the production will travel to next spring), Come From Away runs from May 28 to July 26 at the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage (formerly the Stanley Alliance Industrial Theatre) on Granville Street.

Visit Arts Club Theatre online for showtimes and to purchase tickets in advance.

Special Performances

Sunday Salon Performance – Sunday, June 7, 2 PM
Talkback Tuesday Performance – Tuesday, June 16, 7 PM
VocalEye Performances – Sunday, June 21, 2 PM & Friday, June 26, 7:30 PM
Open Caption Performances – Tuesday, July 7, 7 PM & Sunday, July 12, 2 PM