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COME FROM AWAY To Perform At The 10th Annual And Final ROCKIN' BIG GIVE Event
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2018


The Smiling Land Foundation is proud to announce that the Toronto cast and band from the Canadian production of the Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will perform at the 10th annual and final ROCKIN' BIG GIVE event at Toronto's Concert Hall on Saturday May 12, 2018.

VIDEO: Beverley Bass, Kevin Tuerff, Astrid Van Wieren and More Talk COME FROM AWAY at the Toronto Opening
by Taylor Long - Feb 20, 2018


The Toronto Production of Come From Away opened February 13th at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Come From Away tells the heartwarming story of the thousands of travelers who were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland during 9/11, and the Newfoundlanders who opened their hearts and homes to them. 

Sheridan Celebrates Ongoing Connection To COME FROM AWAY
by Julie Musbach - Feb 9, 2018


When the hit Broadway musical Come From Away makes its long awaited return to Toronto, Sheridan will have numerous reasons to celebrate.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Canadian Company of COME FROM AWAY
by Alan Henry - Jan 30, 2018


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new Canadian company of COME FROM AWAY in action! The Canadian company is currently playing a strictly, completely sold out limited four-week engagement through February 3, 2018 in Winnipeg at the John Hirsch Mainstage - Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.

VIDEO: Welcome to the Rock! Watch the Toronto Cast of COME FROM AWAY Perform the Opening Number for Canada's Hockey Day
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2018


Sportsnet has released a video of the Toronto cast of Come From Away performing the opening number 'Welcome to the Rock' in honor of Canada's Hockey Day, which takes place in Newfoundland this year.

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of COME FROM AWAY in Winnipeg?
by Alan Henry - Jan 15, 2018


Come From Away is now onstage in Winnipeg at the John Hirsch Mainstage - Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre until February 3. 2018. The Winnipeg engagement is completely sold out. The show then travels to Toronto with performances beginning February 13, 2018 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. The Toronto engagement is an open-ended run with tickets currently on sale until September 2, 2018.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at the Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY
by Alan Henry - Jan 9, 2018


Come From Away is now onstage in Winnipeg at the John Hirsch Mainstage - Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre until February 3. 2018. The Winnipeg engagement is completely sold out. The show then travels to Toronto with performances beginning February 13, 2018 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. The Toronto engagement is an open-ended run with tickets currently on sale until September 2, 2018.

VIDEO: First Look at the Canadian Company of COME FROM AWAY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2017


The Mirvish Theatre posted a video giving us a first look at the Canadian cast of Come From Away! Get an inside look at the cast in rehearsal in this video!

TV: Watch the Canadian Cast of COME FROM AWAY Perform 'Welcome to the Rock'
by Taylor Long - Nov 30, 2017


The Canadian cast of COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Welcome to the Rock' for the media ahead of their highly anticipated return engagement! Part of the 2017-18 Mirvish Subscription Season, the Canadian production of COME FROM AWAY begins performances February 13, 2018 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, ON.

COME FROM AWAY Announces 15 Week Extension in Toronto Following Record-Breaking Advanced Sales
by Alan Henry - Nov 16, 2017


Due to overwhelming demand, 15 more weeks of performances 149,280 tickets, to be exact to the highly anticipated return engagement of COME FROM AWAY will go on sale 9AM Monday November 20, 2017. The multi-award-winning show set a record for theatre sales in Canada last month when it achieved $12M at the box office after only one week of public sales.

Tony Award-Winning COME FROM AWAY Exceeds $12 Million in Ticket Sales in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


Tickets to the return engagement of COME FROM AWAY have been on public sale for only a week and already the multi award-winning musical has achieved $12M at the box office. That's a new record for theatre sales in Canada.

Tickets on Sale Monday for COME FROM AWAY Toronto Return Engagement; Performances Begin February 2018
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017


Tickets for the highly anticipated return of the Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will go on sale Monday October 2 at 9 AM in-person at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Box Office, 260 King Street West.

VIDEO: David Hein and Irene Sankoff Perform 'Stop the World' from COME FROM AWAY
by Alan Henry - Sep 25, 2017


As part of the Mirvish season launch event in Toronto - David Hein and Irene Sankoff, the creators of COME FROM AWAY, performed the song 'Stop The World.' Check out the video of their performance below!

West End's ANNIE Replaces MURIEL'S WEDDING in Toronto; FUN HOME Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017


David Mirvish today announced three new productions to the 2017-18 lineup, a change to one show in the main series and the casting for two locally produced shows in the Off-Mirvish series.

COME FROM AWAY Finds its Toronto and Winnipeg Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017


Come From Away has found its cast when the Tony award-winning show lands in Toronto and Winnipeg next year.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to Roll Into Young People's Theatre for Free
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2017


Young People's Theatre (YPT) has a March Break Week that's jam-packed with family fun and adventure, including daily performances of the musical James and the Giant Peach, FREE activities, and March Break Drama Camp!

YPT Doubles the Fun on Family Day Two Fantastic Shows Plus Free Craft Activities for Kids!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2017


On Family Day, February 20, Young People's Theatre (YPT) will present not one but TWO very special productions, providing fun for the entire family. Roald Dahl's children's classic James and the Giant Peach for ages 6 and up features music from the Oscar/Tony/Emmy-nominated and 2017 Golden Globe Award-winning songwriting team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Scenes From a Tree is an enchanting tale for tiny tots about growing up and putting down roots produced by Montreal's Des mots de d'la dynamite. All this plus FREE craft activities themed to the shows!

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Returns to YPT Due to Overwhelming Demand!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017


Young People's Theatre (YPT) is thrilled to present Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach by Tony Award-winning Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. This rollicking musical version of the beloved children's classic returns to YPT due to overwhelming demand after a sold-out run in 2014. Presented on the Mainstage from February 6 to March 18, James and the Giant Peach is directed byNina Lee Aquino and features a cast of eight stellar performers.

Talk Is Free Theatre Announces DARLING OF THE DAY Cast
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 29, 2016


Talk Is Free Theatre has announced today the cast for the final production of the season, the musical Darling of the Day. 

ANTE Up Productions Brings AND NOW, THE END to 2014 SummerWorks Festival, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2014


ANTE Up Productions presents And Now, The End, a new Canadian musical playing at Theatre Passe Muraille as part of the 2014 Summerworks Festival, beginning today, August 7, and running to 17th.

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