Come From Away is coming home! Today, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced that a home-grown, reimagined version of the internationally acclaimed theatrical production, Come From Away, will be housed in Gander, beginning in the summer of 2023.
With book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, the Gander production will be executive produced by Come From Away’s originating producer, Michael Rubinoff.
Nationally renowned director and Newfoundlander and Labradorian Jillian Keiley is returning to the province from the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to direct Gander’s Come From Away.
Shows will take place at the Gander Arts and Culture Centre (Joseph R Smallwood Centre), under the leadership of Arts and Culture Centre director, Aiden Flynn. Performances will take place on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on July 7 with an official opening taking place on July 22.
The final performance of the inaugural run will take place on September 3, 2023.
Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 7 at noon via the Arts and Culture Centre website.
Come From Away is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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“Bringing a full-length Come From Away production to Gander is, quite simply, a dream come true. Since its inception, this musical has connected people from all around the world to our people and province with the beautiful story of how our community stepped up in an unimaginable time. Now, the musical will bring people from all around the world to Newfoundland and Labrador. I extend my sincere appreciation to Irene Sankoff and David Hein for their desire to make this a reality for the people of Gander, surrounding communities and, indeed, the entire province.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Come From Away is a story about Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, ‘come from aways’ and the heart of this place. The sky is the limit with regard to this show’s impact on Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural and tourism industries and it is a natural progression in Come From Away’s journey to bring this show home to ‘The Rock’!”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“After sharing this incredible story on Broadway and around the world, there was only one place in North America to launch an all new production, Gander. We are excited that acclaimed Newfoundland and Labradorian director, and our friend, Jillian Keiley will reimagine Come From Away in the community where the story unfolds.”
Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Creators, Come From Away
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Media contacts
Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
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Gina MacArthur
Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
709-729-5889, 709-327-9574
ginamacarthur@gov.nl.ca
Michael Rubinoff
Executive Producer
416-525-7787
rubinoffm@gmail.com
Aiden Flynn
Director, Arts and Culture Centres
709-729-3904, 709-725-1430
aflynn@gov.nl.ca
