Come From Away

Come From Away is a musical that tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the 9/11 attacks. The show focuses on the hospitality and kindness of the townspeople who welcomed them. It is known for its ensemble cast and folk-rock score. This matinee performance of Come From Away at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia offers an afternoon opportunity to see the production. The Walnut Street Theatre is a historic venue with a traditional proscenium stage, suitable for this type of theatrical storytelling. It tends to draw audiences interested in contemporary American musicals with a human-interest focus.