Come From Away Appropriate for Kids?

[musicaldignity]

Posted: 5/26/17 at 7:03pm

Hi! Did anyone see the broadway show "Come From Away" and knows what age it would be appropriate for? Is there any suggestive content in the show and are there any adult subjects discussed? Thank you for your help!

[ChildofEarth]

Posted: 5/26/17 at 7:08pm

Without spoiling it too much, there is some "canoodling" and one character (Annette played by the BRILLIANT Jenn Colella) is a big man-crazy, but I believe it is child appropriate. I'd say anyone over 13 would be fine for it - younger children if you can discuss 9/11 with them and they understand it all. While I'm a huge fan of the show, I also think it is a pivotal lesson to teach our kids - being kind isn't weak or silly, it is extremely important, especially in today's world.

[Lot666]

Posted: 5/27/17 at 10:36am

I saw it last night and the audience seemed to be mostly adults, but there was a family (2 adults and 3 very well behaved and well dressed kids) seated directly in front of me. There are no sex scenes (or even in-your-face kissing) and there is no violence. There are a few expletives here and there, but probably nothing that kids won't have heard at school. 

As for potentially "adult" subjects, there are scenes in which a few characters express their attraction for others, but one is brief and played for laughs while the others are simply sweet. There are also brief scenes depicting panicked, hateful responses to characters due to ethnicity/religion, but they are limited to verbal exchanges and there's absolutely nothing sensationalistic or exploitative in them.

This is a fantastic show and the bottom line is there are far, far more positive things for kids (and adults) to take away from it than there are areas of concern. Your kids may (hopefully) learn something from it, but it probably won't be new swear words and it definitely won't be new sex positions. You will leave the theatre feeling warm inside and with a big smile on your face.