When terrorists attacked American on September 11, 2001, many travelers found themselves suddenly re-directed to a Gander, Newfoundland, a town of only 9,000 residents. Almost 7,000 travelers made new friends amidst the chaos of that day. Perhaps more unexpected is that this story became the source of a hit musical. That show, Come From Away, received 7 Tony Nominations and is regularly selling out on Broadway. The touring production, which recently played the Ahmanson Theatre, now is playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa.
Come From Away was written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Christopher Ashley directed the show (and won a Tony Award for his efforts.) David Hein has said they wanted to tell the story of 16,000 people in a 100-minute musical with 12 actors.
Starring in the touring production of Come From Away are Kevin Carolan, Harter Clingman, Nick Duckart, Chamblee Ferguson, Becky Gulsvig, Julie Johnson, Christine Toy Johnson, James Earl Jones II, Megan McGinnis, Andrew Samonsky, Danielle K. Thomas, Emily Walton, Marika Aubrey, Jane Bunting, Michael Brian Dunn, Julie Garnyé, Adam Halpin and Aaron Michael Ray.
