Come From Away

• The Outside World: ‘Come From Away’ creators look back on 9/11

   Irene Sankoff and David Hein, who would later write 'Come From Away,' were living in a Manhattan residence for graduate students when 9/11 happened. Sankoff recalls that day.

  Commentary

  Sep 10
• Iconic Gander airport lounge aims to reopen as hub for community, tourists

  After being sealed off from the public for decades, the airport's lounge is set to reopen this year.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2020
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• Liberal candidate challenges ‘Come From Away’ bias in N.L. politics

  Hasan Hai said it was a special moment to see the pride in his own children's faces when he stood with Liberal party incumbents and candidates as premier Dwight Ball dropped the election writ last month.

  Politics

  May 5, 2019
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• Tourists chase an authentic Newfoundland welcome through ‘screech-in’ ceremony

  The essentials of the Newfoundland welcoming: newcomers take a shot of rum, taste a bite of fried bologna - also known as "Newfoundland steak"- and kiss a codfish before reciting: "Long may your big jib draw."

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2019
• ‘Come From Away’ to play benefit performances in St. John’s, N.L.

  The Toronto producer of the award-winning musical, "Come From Away," says the show will play eight benefit performances in a concert version in St. John's, N.L.

  Entertainment

  Oct 15, 2018
• Dawna Friesen: The Gander of 9/11 reminds us that good places still exist

  Dawna Friesen says it’s no surprise to her that the story of what the people in Newfoundland did in the days after 9/11 has become such a smash hit on Broadway.

  Blogs

  Sep 11, 2018
• New documentary looks at real people behind hit musical ‘Come From Away’

  The film offers a closer look at the real people behind the now world-famous story of the central Newfoundlanders who opened their arms to thousands of airline passengers and crew members stranded when U.S. airspace was closed following the 9/11 attacks.

  Entertainment

  Sep 9, 2018
• ‘This is about long-standing relationships’: N.L. premier invites Trump to musical, chat about trade

  "It's just not a transaction, this is about long-standing relationships with our world's largest trading partner."

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2018
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• ‘Come From Away’ enjoys extended Toronto run amid streak of sold-out shows

  The show was expected to wrap up next January, but will now be moved to the Ontario Heritage Trust's Elgin Theatre for an extended run from February to late April.

  Entertainment

  Jun 11, 2018
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• Lin-Manuel Miranda praises ‘utterly talented’ ‘Come From Away’ creators

  Irene Sankoff and David Hein penned "Come From Away" based on the true story of how the town of Gander, N.L., welcomed over 7,000 stranded airline passengers after 9/11.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2018