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Winspear Opera House
The true story-inspired Broadway phenomenon Come From Away is coming to Dallas, Texas, this winter. On Wednesday 15th January 2025, Winspear Opera House will present 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 waiting for the all-clear to head back home. Over those five days, the Gander locals showed the power of generosity in times of unrest, and the renowned performance Come From Away shares this story with lively musical numbers, talented actors, and an unforgettable performance all round.
If you love musical theater and are ready for the next can’t-miss event, purchase your Winspear Opera House tickets for the Come From Away Wednesday 15th January 2025 performance, starting at just $69. Secure your spot sooner rather than later so that you can reserve the best seat in the house to experience the Broadway musical that, as Newsweek put it, takes you "to a place you never want to leave!"
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Winspear Opera House proudly hosts some of the top Broadway performances around, and this winter that lineup includes Come From Away. This musical adaptation of the book by the same name follows the real story of Gander, Newfoundland, and its awe-inspiring spirit of generosity amid catastrophe.
During the early hours of September 11, 2001, the FAA shut down their airspace as an emergency response to the Twin Towers debacle. This shutdown forced multiple planes to ground early and, fortunately, America's neighbor to the north opened its airports and military bases to the planes that America wanted on the ground. Among the many cities that took in stranded passengers was Gander in Newfoundland, a modest town of only 10,000 people.
The townsfolk welcomed the 6,579 grounded passengers with open arms and homes. The inspirational storytelling of this Broadway event displays the various cultural clashes and uneasiness of these two groups learning to live together while ultimately forming meaningful relationships. This Broadway performance gives the audience an uplifting message of hope, heart, and the power of helping others in troubling times.
The initial idea for the show started with Michael Rubinoff, a lawyer and theater producer from Toronto. Rubinoff worked with a few different writing teams but eventually left it to David Hein and Irene Sankoff to turn this inspiring true story into a moving theatrical performance. Together, these two creative experts 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 production for the Canadian Music Theatre Project in 2012. The show'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 make its way to the United States, performing for audiences 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 cast, which includes Phillip Lowe, Alice Fearn, and David Thaxton, this Tony Award nominee will surely provide the theatrical event of a lifetime.
Come From Away comes to Winspear Opera House on Wednesday 15th January 2025, so secure your tickets now starting at $69!
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