Come From Away - 2017 - Broadway Articles Page 9

The CBC reports that tickets for the COME FROM AWAY concert performances sold out in record time, with both a wait to purchase online, as well as lines around the block at the Holy Heart Theatre in St. John's, Newfoundland.

The made-in-Canada phenomenon that is COME FROM AWAY is coming to St. John's. The show that has become the toast of Broadway and Toronto, will play eight benefit performances in a concert version at Holy Heart Theatre from January 23 to 27, 2019. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 10 AM (NDT) exclusively through Holy Heart Theatre ticket channels.

A resident of Gander, Newfoundland, the town made famous by the hit musical Come From Away tuned into Kelly and Ryan today to play trivia and to tell her own true tale from the historic events in Gander, following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Check out the video below! 

Welcome to the Rock, Jim Walton! It was just announced that the Broadway veteran will join the company of Come From Away as 'Nick' beginning November 13. Jim replaces Lee MacDougal, who is a part of the original company.

The touring production of Come From Away is kicking off this fall! The cast met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below!

Steffi Didomenicantonio is taking over our Instagram account today to give our followers a behind the scenes look at Come From Away!

This week the Broadwaysted Crew is feeling like a bunch of Islanders because we're sharing some drinks, some snacks, and a lot of fun with the creators of Come From Away: Irene Sankoff and David Hein!

More and more people are coming from away to kiss the cod in Gander ever since Come From Away hit the Great White Way. NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt did a feature on the hit musical and Gander's residents and tourists alike discuss just what it is about the show that strikes a chord with people.

Full casting has been announced for the touring production of the new musical COME FROM AWAY. COME FROM AWAY will begin performances at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in October 2018.

You and a guest will enjoy VIP house seats to Come From Away on Broadway.

The made-in-Canada international phenomenon that is COME FROM AWAY has recouped its full capitalization in Toronto in only 14 weeks, a relatively short period of time for a production of its size and calibre. This signals not only the popularity of COME FROM AWAY but also the strength of the theatre market in Toronto.

Enjoy 2 tickets to Come from Away followed by a backstage tour with Tony-nominated actress Jenn Colella, starring as Beverley in New York City!

Eight times a week, the hit Broadway musical Come From Away tells a true story of teamwork and hospitality in the face of difficult circumstances.

FROM AWAY began performances on February 18, 2017 and officially opened to critical acclaim on March 12, 2017 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), and earlier today, the company celebrated a major milestone- 500 performances. Check out photos from the celebration below!

COME FROM AWAY celebrated its 100th performance in Toronto today. Creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein were on hand to present the cast with a cake commemorating the milestone.

This week we're excited to be shouting 'Welcome to the Rock!' (and no, we're not talking about Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson!) On this episode, we're sitting down with Come From Away's brilliant and hilarious Geno Carr! We're pouring out Hudson Baby Bourbon and Hudson Manhattan Rye while Geno spills about his journey from California to D.C. to Canada to Broadway with Come From Away. 

NY1 On Stage recently won the 2018 NY Emmy Award for 'Magazine Program' for Frank DiLella's profile piece about Come From Away, which aired last year, and this afternoon the Emmy Award Kissed the Cod at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, where the cast of Come From Away celebrated Frank DiLella and NY1's Emmy Award win. Check out the photos below!

Earlier this week, the cast of Come From Away were joined by a very special guest -- the Stanley Cup!

Last night, April 10, the cast of Come From Away were joined by a very special guest -- the Stanley Cup!

CBS Melbourne has confirmed its status as a home for outstanding theatre, with producers Rodney Rigby and Junkyard Dog Productions today confirming that the city will host the exclusive Australian premiere of acclaimed Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY.

The Actors Fund announced today that Come From Away has added a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund. This benefit performance will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street).

COME FROM AWAY opened last night on Broadway, officially sharing the tale of a remarkable little town in Newfoundland with theatre goers. Come From Away features 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 (Annie); Rodney Hicks (The Scottsboro Boys); Kendra Kassebaum (Wicked); Tony Award nominee Chad Kimball(Memphis); Lee MacDougall (Stratford's The Music Man); Caesar Samayoa(Sister Act); Q. Smith (Mary Poppins); Astrid Van Wieren (North American premiere of Mamma Mia!); Sharon Wheatley (Avenue Q); Josh Breckenridge (The Scottsboro Boys); Susan Dunstan (The Lion King US National Tour); Tamika Lawrence (If/Then) and Tony LePage (Rock of Ages).