‘Come From Away In Concert’ and ‘Tell Tale Harbour’ Musical Part of Arts and Culture Centres’ Program Line Up for Come Home 2022

  • Executive Council
  • Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

June 10, 2022

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that the Provincial Government will bring ‘Come From Away The Concert’ and the new musical comedy ‘Tell Tale Harbour’ to Newfoundland and Labrador as part of the Arts and Culture Centres’ program line up for Come Home 2022.

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning international hit musical ‘Come From Away’ has delighted audiences around the world. ‘Come From Away The Concert’ returns to be presented at the Steele Community Centre in Gander and the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. This concert production will reunite members of the Toronto cast and band along with original Broadway cast member and the province’s own Petrina Bromley. ‘Come From Away The Concert’ will be presented in Gander, from September 13-15 and in St. John’s, from September 19-20, as marquee events for Come Home 2022.

In October, the province’s Arts and Culture Centres’ present ‘Tell Tale Harbour.’ Based on the screenplay, ‘The Grand Seduction’ by Ken Scott, this new musical comedy from Confederation Centre of the Arts in Prince Edward Island will see its Newfoundland and Labrador debut as another marquee event for Come Home 2022. Co-written by and starring the province’s musical icon Alan Doyle, ‘Tell Tale Harbour’ also features the talents of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Jillian Keiley and Edward Riche.

Tickets for both shows go on sale Wednesday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m. Tickets for ‘Come From Away The Concert’ can be purchased through the Steele Community Centre Box Office and the Mary Brown’s Centre Box Office. Tickets for ‘Tell Tale Harbour’ can be purchased at artsandculturecentre.com.

Other Arts and Culture Centre presentations featured throughout the remainder of Come Home 2022 include Wonderbolt Circus, Atlantic Jazz Nights, ‘Second Shot: The Curling Musical’ and ‘Middle Raged’ with Geri Hall from This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Featured festival events include ‘The Kitchen Party Theatre Festival’ in Grand Falls-Windsor with Berni Stapleton and the Tombolo Multicultural Festival featuring Juno award-winning Okan. Other prominent artist performances happening include Half Moon Run, Ron Sexsmith, Rum Ragged and Sarah Harmer. Information on these events is available at artsandculturecentre.com.

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“Exciting things are happening in Newfoundland and Labrador for Come Home 2022. The stage is set and I hope you’re ready for some incredible performances. Along with the impressive performances that will grace the stages of our Arts and Culture Centres province-wide, we are thrilled to be bringing ‘Come From Away The Concert’ and the ‘Tell Tale Harbour’ musical home to our province. I want to say a very special thank you to our partners involved in making this happen, including the producers of the Come From Away concerts and Confederation Centre of the Arts in Prince Edward Island. We couldn’t have done this without your energy and support.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“Newfoundland and Labrador’s Arts and Culture Centres offer the best of the best when it comes to this province’s talent, as well as a diverse lineup of artists from across Canada and around the world. I hope residents and visitors seize the opportunity to take in some of the Come Home performances because, in doing so, I’m sure they will have an unforgettable experience.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“We are beyond thrilled to bring ‘Come From Away’ back to its home in Newfoundland this year! When we first performed our show there, it was a life-changing experience for us – and the Come From Away Company – and we are grateful to be invited back with a Canadian cast including several Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, like Petrina Bromley, coming home from Broadway! It means the world to us to share these stories with the community that was so generous with us and has now inspired millions around the globe.”
Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Creators, Come From Away

“Confederation Centre of the Arts is thrilled to partner with the Arts and Culture Centres to bring ‘Tell Tale Harbour’ to Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s a musical full of East Coast pride about the true meaning of home, so it couldn’t be a more fitting addition to the Come Home 2022 celebrations.”
Steve Bellamy
CEO, Confederation Centre of the Arts

“I hope that our audiences enjoy the exceptional lineup of performances this fall, including the two major productions coming to Newfoundland and Labrador. Please consider supporting the wonderful performing arts offerings at all community venues throughout the province this year.”
Aiden Flynn
Director, Arts and Culture Centres

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2022 06 10 1:05 pm