Another fantastic musical this evening, Come From Away. In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, dozens of airplanes were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, a remote part of Canada, where a town of 7000 people unexpectedly hosted thousands of confused passengers for several days before US airspace was reopened. This moving and charming musical tells that story, as a great ensemble of a dozen actors plays several dozen roles. Who knew such a heartfelt evening of theatre, and such a heartwarming tale of hospitality could come from the world’s worst air travel experience. After the show hanging out at the stage door to greet the actors, we met a couple who traveled from Newfoundland to see this show. They were getting the cast to autograph a Newfoundland flag. Such nice people, just like in the show!
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