Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide.
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Benedum Center
The true story-inspired Broadway phenomenon Come From Away is heading to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this spring. On Friday 2nd May 2025, Benedum Center will host the uplifting, award-winning performance that tells the tale of a quaint Canadian town coming to the rescue of thousands of stranded airline passengers during the historically shocking events of 9/11.
When America fell under attack, the authorities forced 38 planes with over 6,500 passengers to land and wait in Gander, New Foundland, a small city with a big heart. During this time of global confusion, heartbreak, and fear, the Gander locals opened their homes, schools, and churches to these thousands of stranded passengers who were hoping for permission to head back home. Over those few days, the Gander locals showed the power of hospitality in times of turbulence, and the acclaimed performance Come From Away shares this tale with lively musical numbers, accomplished actors, and a momentous performance all round.
If you love musical theater and are ready for the next can’t-miss event, grab your Benedum Center tickets for the Come From Away Friday 2nd May 2025 performance, starting at just $174. Secure your spot sooner rather than later so that you can get the perfect seat in the house to attend the Broadway musical that, as Newsweek put it, takes you "to a place you never want to leave!"
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Benedum Center
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Benedum Center
Benedum Center proudly hosts some of the best Broadway performances around, and this spring that lineup includes Come From Away. This musical adaptation of the book by the same name follows the true events-inspired story of Gander, Newfoundland, and its awe-inspiring spirit of generosity amid catastrophe.
Early in the morning of September 11, 2001, the FAA shut down their airspace as an emergency response to the New York City terrorist attacks. This shutdown forced multiple planes to land and, fortunately, Canada opened its airports and military bases to American planes that needed to land. Among the many cities that welcomed stranded passengers was Gander in Newfoundland, a relatively small town of only 10,000 people.
The townsfolk gladly received the 6,579 worried passengers with open arms and homes. The inspirational storytelling of this Broadway performance displays the various cultural clashes and adjustments of these two groups learning to get along while ultimately forming meaningful relationships. This Broadway performance portrays an uplifting message of hope, heart, and the power of serving others in troubling times.
The show's inception started with Michael Rubinoff, a lawyer and theater producer from Toronto. Rubinoff worked with several writing teams but eventually left it to David Hein and Irene Sankoff to turn this uplifting true story into a moving theatrical performance. Together, these two iconic storytellers wrote a book about the events and the music and lyrics for the spectacle they workshopped in Ontario.
After hearing the first-person reports, the writers workshopped a 45-minute exhibition for the Canadian Music Theatre Project in 2012. Come From Away's success later led to a longer production at Sheridan in 2013, finding its way to The National Alliance for Musical Theatre in New York. Eventually, Come From Away would arrive in the USA, performing for crowds in San Diego and Washington D.C. before finally making its Broadway appearance in 2017.
Following multiple musical nominations for the 71st Tony Awards, Come From Away became the longest-running Canadian musical on Broadway. The Broadway spectacle has also won several awards, including the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical in 2017 and a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical in 2017. From memorable songs like "Welcome to the Rock" and "On the Edge" to the well-accomplished crew, which includes Phillip Lowe, Alice Fearn, and David Thaxton, this Tony Award nominee guarantees the musical experience of a lifetime.
Come From Away comes to Benedum Center on Friday 2nd May 2025, so secure your tickets as soon as possible starting at $174!
Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, , US
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