The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, are sending their best wishes to the cast and crew of Come From Away, premiering tonight at the Nissay Theatre in Tokyo, Japan.

The hit Broadway musical’s Japanese premiere is expected to pique interest in travel to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Minister Crocker traveled to Japan in October to promote the province’s tourism and creative industries. Minister Crocker was joined by officials from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and met with Japanese tour operators that have an interest in selling vacations to Newfoundland and Labrador. The department has a marketing specialist in Tokyo this week working in partnership with Destination Canada to promote Newfoundland and Labrador with travel trade partners.

Japanese travelers tend to prioritize sustainable and responsible travel options. As destinations that lead in these areas, Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are well positioned to inspire Japanese visitors.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s own production of the Irene Sankoff and David Hein Come From Away musical returns to the J.R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre in Gander this summer, directed by Jillian Keiley and produced by Michael Rubinoff.

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“I am so proud to see that Come From Away continues to shine across the globe. Tonight’s premiere in Tokyo is sure to inspire the audience, both by the inspirational tale of kindness and compassion and by the place we call home. I send my very best wishes to the cast and crew of this incredible show. I’m sure it will be an enormous success.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“When I visited Japan in October, I could see the great potential that exists for tourism opportunities, especially with the premiere of Come From Away on the horizon. I’m excited to see the response that the province will receive as a result of the show and I have no doubt it will motivate travel from Japan!”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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