COME FROM AWAY - Broadway run announced

[perfectlymarvelous]

Junkyard Dog Productions announced today that the new musical Come From Awaywill begin its Broadway run in February 2017 at a Shubert theater to be announced. Before heading to New York, the production will run at Washington, D.C.'s Ford's Theatre from September 2-October 9, with a further tryout at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre to follow, from November 15-January 8, 2017.

The Broadway and Toronto productions of Come From Away will star Newfoundland native Petrina Bromley (Stratford's As You Like It), Geno Carr (The Old Globe's Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas), Jenn Colella (If/Then), Joel Hatch (Adding Machine), Rodney Hicks (The Scottsboro Boys), Kendra Kassebaum (Wicked), Tony nominee Chad Kimball (Memphis), Canadian Lee MacDougall (Stratford's The Music Man), Caesar Samayoa (Sister Act), Q. Smith (Mary Poppins), Canadian Astrid Van Wieren (Mamma Mia!), and Sharon Wheatley (Avenue Q).

Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away is directed by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Memphis) and choreographed by Tony nominee Kelly Devine (Rocky). Set against the backdrop of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the show follows what happens when 38 planes and 6,579 passengers were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the population of "one small town on the edge of the world."

The show's creative team includes scenic design by Tony winner Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Tony nominee Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Tony winner Howell Binkley, sound design by Tony nominee Gareth Owen, and music supervision by Ian Eisendrath.

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[BroadMagTech]

I could see this at the Cort, Music Box, or Barrymore.

[GreasedLightning]

I'm gonna call the Cort for this one. 

[neonlightsxo]

We don't know that the Cort isn't being renovated...and if it was the Cort, wouldn't they just say it? It's not like the Cort has a current tenant to protect.

[BroadwayConcierge]

I still see no way for this to become commercially viable/successful in New York. But I adore Jenn Colella so I wish them the best!

[_IrisTInkerbell]

I want to see this badly, I hope it runs long enough so I can see it (could be summer '17, or fall even, before I make it back...)

[NYCblurb]

An extraordinary musical. I saw it at La Jolla, and am so so pleased it's heading to Broadway. Get your tickets for this one!

[GreasedLightning]

neonlightsxo said: "We don't know that the Cort isn't being renovated...and if it was the Cort, wouldn't they just say it? It's not like the Cort has a current tenant to protect.

 

"

Why must you contradict every single thing every single person posts on here? It was just a guess. Speculation. A hunch! No need to shoot me down. 

[neonlightsxo]

I definitely don't contradict "every single thing every single person posts on here" but OK.

[steven22]

Go Jenn! 

[@z5]

Possibly Booth could work. Or schoenfeld, if Humans doesn't make it there that long. 

[ChildofEarth]

I hope it isn't the Cort. It is actually shameful how that theater looks. It kinda worked for Bright Star, but it wouldn't work for this.

 

After a renovation, though, the size would be a good fit.

[BroadwayConcierge]

The Barrymore should be occupied by The Present in February.

That leaves (I think) the Booth, the Cort (if not being renovated), the Schoenfeld, the Lyceum, and the Music Box.

Keep in mind that Significant Other is also being taken by a Shubert theater TBD.

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Thoroughly thrilled about this. I have a very personal connection to the story and seeing it succeed gives me the warm fuzzies.

[BroadMagTech]

ChildofEarth said: "I hope it isn't the Cort. It is actually shameful how that theater looks. It kinda worked for Bright Star, but it wouldn't work for this.

 

After a renovation, though, the size would be a good fit.

 

How bad is the theater?

 

 

 

[perfectlymarvelous]

I think the last time I was in there was Cripple of Inishmaan a couple of years ago, and it's just not in very good shape. The seats in the balcony were extremely uncomfortable, and I'm not one who normally complains but they were really, really bad. Also I remember the bathroom situation being pretty dire. 

Speaking of theaters that need a facelift, I was in the Ambassador the other day seeing Chicago and boy is that one in crappy shape. Once Chicago closes they're going to need to gut it, there's peeling paint and sagging ceilings and we saw a literal hole in the wall with wires poking out near where our seats were. 

[kristinj1]

We found this to be a really enjoyable evening of theatre, and I am unsurprised to hear that it is going forward.  In spite of its non-commercial nature it seems like a great addition to next years' Broadway lineup.

[RippedMan]

Is that what the show looks like? Or will it be more "Broadway" for the other productions? Cause that looks cheap. And I don't think any of us are really needing a 9/11 musical.. 

[ACL2006]

Isn't the Cort being renovated?

[kristinj1]

Sadly, given the tone of recent political events I think the message of Come From Away is a breath of fresh air right now.

I also think high glitz does not always equate to high quality.  It is a simple, sweet show yet we really enjoyed it.

[MichelleCraig]

BroadwayConcierge wrote: "I still see no way for this to become commercially viable/successful in New York. But I adore Jenn Colella so I wish them the best!"

Hi BroadwayConcierge, I'm wondering why you feel this way? I must've missed your original post. I think it would play quite well in New York if it's a great production. Interested to hear your thoughts...

[Phantom4ever]

Calling this the "9/11 musical" is unfortunate. Unless the characters are people inside the WTC, Pentagon, and airplanes, and the terrorist characters get ballads explaining their motivations, and there is a love story involving two WTC office workers, one of whom dies, then this show should not be saddled with that label. However, I don't see any way for them to avoid the label even though it does not even take place in New York, Washington, or PA.  

[BroadwayConcierge]

Hi Michelle! I feel the marketing team will have a difficult time advertising a Broadway show remotely relating to 9/11 in New York. I have no doubt that it's a lovely show (and I'm hoping to catch it myself!), but I feel it will turn off the typical theatergoer in Manhattan. 

[kristinj1]

Of course by February of next year many of us may be trying to actually move to Canada, which could change the feel of this show yet again.

[mlsheehan]

Saw this in La Jolla, and it was a memorable night in the theater.   Excellent show.   I really don't think this will have a problem in New York.  It's a very interesting story related to 9/11 but the themes are quite uplifting.   I very much enjoyed this and would see it again in a heartbeat.  I'm happy a lot of the same cast seems to be going forward - Jenn Colella, Chad Kimball, and many others were wonderful.