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Irene Sankoff and David Hein are a Canadian married writing team. Their first show, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding (based on David’s mother’s true story) was the hit of the Toronto Fringe Festival, and then picked up for a commercial run by Mirvish Productions. It has now played and won best musical awards in the New York Musical Theatre Festival and across North America, with Sankoff and Hein performing in most productions. Come From Away was developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project and Goodspeed Musicals’ Festival of New Artists, showcased at the NAMT Festival of New Works and enjoyed a record setting world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory, followed by Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto and the Gander Community Centre Hockey Rink. Come From Away won three 2017 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, five Outer Critics Circle Awards and three Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical. David and Irene were nominated for Tony® Awards for Best Book and Score and won the 2017 Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for Best Book. Irene and David are proud members of the Dramatists Guild and ASCAP. Immeasurable thanks to all of Molly’s People, to everyone who helped us on this journey and to our extraordinary friends from Away and in Newfoundland for inspiring and trusting us to tell your story.

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COME FROM AWAY to Return To Columbus At The Ohio Theatre

Come From Away, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning 'must-see musical,' returns to Columbus at the Ohio Theatre. Don't miss out on this remarkable show!

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at COME FROM AWAY 2023-24 National Tour

Get a first look at photos and video of the national tour of Come From Away!

Cast Set For The COME FROM AWAY UK and Ireland Tour

Casting has been announced for the COME FROM AWAY UK and Ireland tour. Find out who will be joining the cast for this highly anticipated production.

Tony & Olivier Award-Winning Musical COME FROM AWAY On Sale October 6 At The Eccles Center

Salt Lake City has announced the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its return to the Eccles Theater for a limited engagement of 5 performances, April 26-28, 2024.

COME FROM AWAY Comes To Alaska Center for the Performing Arts This Fall

COME FROM AWAY, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical, is now on sale and the tour cast has been announced. Tickets are available at www.CenterTix.com and www.BroadwayAlaska.com. The touring production will begin performances in Anchorage, AK on November 29, featuring a talented cast including Danny Arnold, Kathleen Cameron, Trey DeLuna, and more.

COME FROM AWAY Comes to Anchorage in November

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Anchorage debut at Alaska Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement in November. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

Tony-Winning COME FROM AWAY Returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre, November 3-5

Full casting has been announced for the touring production of COME FROM AWAY! COME FROM AWAY will begin performances in Columbia, SC at Koger Center for the Performing Arts October 17th.

2023-24 Broadway In Santa Barbara Series Public On-Sale Date Announced

Get ready for the 2023-2024 Broadway in Santa Barbara Series at The Granada Theatre!

THE CHER SHOW, COME FROM AWAY, and More Set For Starlight's 2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series

Starlight Theatre has announced its 2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series. Learn more about The Cher Show, STOMP, The Little Mermaid, Shrek - The Musical, Come From Away, West Side Story, and Peter Pan.

Full Cast Revealed for COME FROM AWAY 2023-24 Tour

Get the latest scoop on the upcoming Come From Away 2023-24 tour, including the unveiling of the talented cast, tour dates, and locations. Find out when and where you can catch this heartwarming musical phenomenon that has touched audiences around the world.

Single Tickets For COME FROM AWAY at the North Charleston PAC Go on Sale Monday

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Lowcountry debut at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20 – 22. 

Casting Announced For TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has set the casting for its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival, a unique program that offers an extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Host TV Star and Trans Activist Shakina for Benefit Performance Next Month

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present actor/activist Shakina (NBC's “Connecting,” NBC's “Quantum Leap,” Hulu's “Difficult People”) in Songs and Stories with Shakina: A Musical TheatreWorks Fundraiser and Party, a fun-filled night of transcendent tunes, a dazzling dance party, and a sneak peek at the future of musical theatre.

Photos: COME FROM AWAY Lands In Gander! Get A First Look At The Production!

The sold out run of acclaimed director Jillian Keiley’s new production of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away, officially opens tomorrow night at the Joseph R. Smallwood Arts & Culture Centre in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. See photos from the first production of the show in its hometown!

State Theatre New Jersey 2023-24 Broadway Season Featuring THE CHER SHOW, MEAN GIRLS And More On Sale Now

Tickets for State Theatre New Jersey's 2023-24 Broadway Season, featuring Tony Award-winning Broadway artists and Broadway hit shows, go on sale on Friday, July 21 at 10am.  

TheatreWorks to Host BEFORE THE INK DRIES Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Joseph

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will kick off its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival with Before the Ink Dries: A Special TheatreWorks Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Joseph. 

ZIONISTA RISING Wins 12th National Jewish Playwriting Contest

ZIONISTA RISING by Alexa Derman has won the 12th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest.

Readings and Special Events Announced for TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 20th Anniversary New Works Festival. This unique festival returns to Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre with its extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development and see their evolution over multiple performances.

COME FROM AWAY Comes To Citizens Bank Opera House, August 8-13

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us  all. Broadway In Boston has announced the return of COME FROM AWAY, the true story  of the small town that welcomed the world. Performances at the Citizens Bank Opera House August 8-13, 2023 as part of the Lexus 22/23 Broadway In Boston Season.  

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Present 20th Annual New Works Festival in August

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 20th Annual New Works Festival.

David Hein FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

David Hein has written 1 shows including Come From Away (Book, Music, and Lyrics).

David Hein has been nominated for several awards for his work on the Broadway musical "Come From Away." These include Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards.

David Hein has won several awards for his work on the musical "Come From Away." He received the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his contribution to the show.

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