Photo Flash: First Look at COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla Playhouse

By: Jun. 05, 2015
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La Jolla Playhouse recently announced a second week-long extension for its season opener, Come from Away, a world-premiere musical featuring book, music and lyrics by award-winning husband-and-wife team David Hein and Irene Sankoff, and directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley. The production runs now through July 12 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Come from Away is an original, rock-infused world-premiere musical based on the true story of when the isolated town of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned in to an international sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from across the globe, were diverted to Gander on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the spirited town cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we're all part of a global family.

Tickets to Come From Away are available at LaJollaPlayhouse.org or by calling the Patron Services Department at (858) 550-1010.

Photo Credit: Kevin Berne

Photo Flash: First Look at COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla Playhouse
Jenn Colella (left) and the cast of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical COME FROM AWAY

Photo Flash: First Look at COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla Playhouse
Caesar Samayoa, Geno Carr, Joel Hatch, Astrid Van Wieren, Allison Spratt Pearce and Petrina Bromley

Photo Flash: First Look at COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla Playhouse
Chad Kimball (front) and the cast of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical COME FROM AWAY

Photo Flash: First Look at COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla Playhouse
The cast of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical COME FROM AWAY

Photo Flash: First Look at COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla Playhouse
Allison Spratt Pearce and Petrina Bromley with the cast of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical COME FROM AWAY

Photo Flash: First Look at COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla Playhouse
Astrid Van Wieren, Caesar Samayoa and Chad Kimball



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