"Come From Away" now at Ahmanson Theatre

Opening night of Come From Away played to a packed house and a much deserved standing ovation as the production is quite a feat! An ensemble consisting of 12 actors playing multiple characters directed swiftly by Christopher Ashley. "Come from aways" is a Newfoundland term for a visitor from beyond the island -- which makes sense for the title. Come From Away tells the story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland during the days following the attacks of September 11, 2011 when all American airspace was shut down and all planes in the air were forced to land at the closest airport. Book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein who were inspired to write the piece after visiting Gander for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. They feel in love with the stories and the people -- a diverse group of passengers and the welcoming town. Sankoff and Hein listened to the 7000 stories of the stranded passengers and the 9000 stories of the people who were there. Sankoff and Hein chose to execute the production as a musical because of the musical roots of Newfoundland. An Atlantic Canadian province with a folk musical heritage based on the Irish, English and Cornish traditions that were brought to its shores centuries ago. They accomplished the impossible -- telling 16,000 stories in a 100-minute musical. A "kitchen" party on stage and in the audience is a most informative and enjoyable evening out.

Opens Wednesday, November 28 at 8 p.m. Through January 6, 2019. BROADWAY’S TONY AWARD-WINNING “MUST-SEE MUSICAL” (NPR) “COME FROM AWAY” ANNOUNCES NATIONAL TOURING CAST NATIONAL TOURING PRODUCTION CAST FEATURES. DATES/TIMES: No Previews Regular Performances (November 29 – January 6): Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. No Monday performances. Exceptions: Added 2 p.m. performances on Thursday, November 29 and Thursday, December 27. Added 7 p.m. performance on Monday, December 31. No public performance on Wednesday, December 5. No 8 p.m. performances on Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1. Tickets for “Come From Away” are available by calling (213) 972-4400, online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, or by visiting the Center Theatre Group Box Office located at the Ahmanson Theatre. Tickets range from $30 – $135 (ticket prices are subject to change). The Ahmanson Theatre is located at The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles, 90012. Please visit: http://www.ComeFromAway.comConnect with “Come From Away” Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComeF... Twitter: @Wecomefromaway Instagram: @Wecomefromaway