Following this year’s tremendously successful inaugural run in Gander, Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away will return in summer 2024.
Under the creative leadership of acclaimed local director Jillian Keiley and originating Come From Away producer Michael Rubinoff, the 2023 pilot was an overwhelming success. All 37 shows sold out well in advance, and Gander and area businesses saw a noticeable increase in activity from out of town traffic. Room sales in the Gander region were up by 11 per cent and total room revenue was up by 15 per cent for the July to September period compared to the same time in 2022.
The 2024 production will run from June 28 to September 1, 2024 at the Joseph R Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre. Returning and new cast and band members will be announced in the new year.
Come From Away has a history of success in Newfoundland and Labrador, beginning with the Come From Away concert series presented during Come Home 2022. Since then, it has been a priority of Premier Furey and the Provincial Government to bring the Come From Away story to our residents and visitors, in celebration of the kindness and compassion shown to the “come from aways” who were diverted to Gander and surrounding communities in September 2001.
Tickets for Come From Away will go on sale on Monday, December 4 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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“The Provincial Government is proud to have played a part in bringing Come From Away to Newfoundland and Labrador. Through the efforts of the Arts and Culture Centres and the creative and production teams, the show has been a true success story for the Gander region. Restaurants and hotels reported being busier than ever, and I am certain that Come From Away played a role in that. Last year’s performances were completely sold out, so I encourage those looking to take in the 2024 show to get their tickets early.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“It has been a dream from the beginning to create a production of Come From Away in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our inaugural sold out season hosted theatregoers from all over the world and received universal rave reviews. Audiences rose to their feet night after night, deeply moved by the power of this homegrown production. We look forward to continuing to share this inspiring story in the community where it unfolded.”
Michael Rubinoff
Producer
“I’m so proud of the work that the whole team did last year, from the artistic and production teams to the local communities. It was a huge effort and seeing so much love in the room night after night was a huge reward. I’m so glad we get to do it again.”
Jillian Keiley
Artistic Director
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