David Hein News

Theatre Raleigh has announced its 2026 season, a lineup that brings Broadway blockbusters, site-specific productions, and holiday favorites to Triangle audiences.

The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. The current production at Paramount Theatre is the emotional but uplifting true story Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.

​​​​​​​Northern Stage opens its 2025/26 Season with the internationally acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, running in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts.

Musicals about historical events are nothing new. From 1776 to EVITA to HAMILTON, such stories can be enlightening and inspirational. They highlight significant historical moments that many may not have known or appreciated.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

BroadwayWorld chats with David Hein & Irene Sankoff, the married team who wrote 'Come from Away,' about their new musical, 'Vienna' which will have readings at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 22nd Annual New Works Festival in Palo Alto August 16th & 17th.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the cast for the first show of its 2025-2026 season, a newly restaged and reimagined production of the beloved, smash-hit, award-winning musical, COME FROM AWAY.

The Cape Playhouse will continue its summer season with COME FROM AWAY, the acclaimed musical about the incredible unity and kindness that emerges in times of crisis with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.

The reimagined version of the Broadway musical Movin’ Out will shift to a future season. The upcoming season will now open with the Tony Award-winning musical Come from Away (November 12 – December 28, 2025).  

Northern Stage's 2025/26 season kicks off with the Summer Musical Theater Intensive (SMTI) production of Amélie, with book by Craig Lucas, music by Daniel Messé, and lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Daniel Messé.

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this summer for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd Annual New Works Festival. Learn more!

The Muny’s emotionally impactful Come From Away captures the humanity, heart, and soul of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s poignant book and beautifully soaring score. This elite cast of actors transports the audience back to Gander, Newfoundland with lived-in and emotionally truthful performances. Director Seth Skylar-Heyn did the near impossible shrinking the colossal Muny’s stage into an intimate storytelling space. Scenic designer Edward E. Haynes’ revolving stage is genius.

The Muny is now presenting Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and more. See footage from the show here and learn more!

The Muny has released photos of its new production of Come From Away, which opened on June 26 and runs through July 2. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, Trey DeLuna, Alan H. Green, Adam Heller, Abigail Isom, Jacob Keith Watson, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam and Zoe Vonder Haar. 

The Muny has released the first teaser video for its new production of Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, and more.

Get a first look at Heidi Blickenstaff sing Me and the Sky in rehearsals for The Muny's production of Come From Away.

GMG Productions, together with Stages, will present a sign language-interpreted performance of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Come from Away' this Friday, June 27, 2025.

Ogunquit Playhouse has shared a look inside their recent production of Come From Away, which featured Mary Kate Morrissey, Liz Pearce, Joy Hermalyn, and more! Watch songs like 'Me and the Sky' and more in a new video!

The Grand Theatre Box Office is officially unlocked for the upcoming 2025/26 Season's Spriet Series after months of exclusive access for season ticket subscribers. Learn more about the season's artists and see how to purchase tickets!

'Come From Away,' a contemporary musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, is currently playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse, and it's truly a testament to the power of human kindness. This show isn't just entertainment; it's a genuine, life-affirming experience that reminds us of the best in people, especially when facing the unthinkable.