About Come from Away Boston
Come from Away Boston tells the real-life stories of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, and the nearly 7000 airline passengers who had to land there on September 11, 2001, when them airspace was closed. Come from Away Boston, which won the international award for Best New Musical, tells the incredible true story of the 7, 000 international air passengers who were stranded in Canada following 9/11 and the small Newfoundland community that welcomed these come from aways into their lives. The spirited locals and international passengers overcome their fears and a world of cultural differences to come together and forge friendships that will last a lifetime. Witness the joy, heartache, and awe-inspiring music. Among the many real people who were caught at the beginning of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity.