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Come from Away at Farmers Alley Theatre
Dates: 11/5/2026 - 12/13/2026
📍 Theatre: Farmers Alley Theatre
221 Farmers Alley
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-343-2727
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Come from Away is a Tony Award-winning musical telling the true story of 38 planes diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001, doubling its population overnight. The show follows the townspeople who opened their hearts and homes to thousands of stranded travelers. Director Kathy Mulay returns to helm this production, along with other familiar faces from the previous season's staging. The 2026 production marks 25 years since the events depicted in the show.
Cast and Creative Team for Come from Away at Farmers Alley Theatre
Cast
Andre Williams
Bob & Others
Steve Brubaker
Oz & Others
Janine Chesak-Black
Beulah & Others
Curt Denham
Claude & Others
Shannon Hill
Bonnie & Others
Melrose Johnson
Hannah & Others
Christopher C. Minor
Kevin J. & Others
Brooklyn Moore
Janice & Others
Matt Miles
Nick & Others
Denene Mulay
Diane & Others
Kristen Rose Kelleher
Beverly & Others
Dan Gold
Kevin T. & Others
Creative Team
Kathy Mulay
Director
Brendan Vincent
Music Director
Denene Mulay
Choreographer
Roger W. Burleigh
Stage Manager
Ted Hatton
Technical Director
Carter Rice
Sound Designer
Cameron Taylor
Asst. Technical Director
News About Come from Away at Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre and Air Zoo to Host CONNOR FARRY: THE STORY BEHIND COME FROM AWAY
October 10, 2025 Farmers Alley Theatre and Air Zoo will host Connor Farry: The Story Behind COME FROM AWAY on October 18 at 2 p.m. in Portage, MI. The free community event features Farry, whose real-life experience as a child passenger diverted to Gander on 9/11 helped inspire the Tony-winning musical Come From Away.
Interview: Kathy Mulay of COME FROM AWAY at Farmers Alley Theatre
September 23, 2025 Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Come from Away. Come from Away is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It is based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes, carrying approximately 7,000 passengers, were ordered to land unexpectedly at Gander International Airport. The characters in the musical are based on actual Gander residents and stranded travelers they housed and fed. Come From Away at Farmers Alley Theatre runs September 25th- October 26th, with an American Sign Language interpreted performance on Saturday, October 4th at 2:00pm. We had the chance to interview the Director and Costume Designer for Come From Away, and see what Kathy Mulay had to say, as well as her thoughts on Come From Away.
Interview: Curt Denham of COME FROM AWAY at Farmers Alley Theatre
September 22, 2025 Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Come from Away. We had the chance to interview an Actor from the show who plays Claude, and see what Curt Denham had to say, as well as his thoughts on Come From Away. Come From Away at Farmers Alley Theatre runs September 25th- October 26th, with an American Sign Language interpreted performance on Saturday, October 4th at 2:00 pm.About the Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre produces professional theatre of the highest caliber in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its staff and artists strive to entertain while inspiring, educating, and communicating with audiences to reflect on the diverse human experience.
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Kimberly Akimbo (05/20/27-06/06/27)
TBD Summer 2027 Musical (07/15/27-08/01/27)
What shows have played recently at Farmers Alley Theatre?
Dear Evan Hansen (05/28/26-06/14/26)
Into the Woods (05/28/26-06/14/26)
Goodnight, Oscar (04/16/26-05/03/26)
Misery (03/05/26-03/21/26)
Primary Trust (01/22/26-02/01/26)
A Very Kalamazoo Christmas (11/20/25-12/14/25)
Come From Away (09/26/25-10/26/25)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (07/10/25-07/20/25)
RIDE THE CYCLONE (05/29/25-06/15/25)
A Jukebox for the Algonquin (04/03/25-04/27/25)
School of Rock (07/17/24-07/28/24)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (06/12/24-06/23/24)
Into the Woods (05/28/26-06/14/26)
Goodnight, Oscar (04/16/26-05/03/26)
Misery (03/05/26-03/21/26)
Primary Trust (01/22/26-02/01/26)
A Very Kalamazoo Christmas (11/20/25-12/14/25)
Come From Away (09/26/25-10/26/25)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (07/10/25-07/20/25)
RIDE THE CYCLONE (05/29/25-06/15/25)
A Jukebox for the Algonquin (04/03/25-04/27/25)
School of Rock (07/17/24-07/28/24)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (06/12/24-06/23/24)
Where is Farmers Alley Theatre located?
Farmers Alley Theatre is at 221 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo, MI.
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