Come From Away is a heartwarming musical based on the true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, and its residents who opened their hearts and homes to 7,000 stranded airline passengers after the 9/11 attacks. When 38 planes were forced to land unexpectedly, the people of Gander responded with kindness, hospitality, and generosity.
The musical explores themes of community, resilience, and the power of human connection, highlighting how strangers became family in the face of adversity. With a vibrant folk-inspired score and an ensemble cast portraying multiple characters, Come From Away celebrates the spirit of compassion and unity in the midst of crisis.
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Ages below are playing/stage ages.
Claude and others
40 to 60
Male presenting
Baritone (top G4)
The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he's never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before.
Bonnie and others
30 to 40
Female presenting
Mezzo (top B4)
A no-nonsense mother of three, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety - but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her.
Beulah and others
40 to 60
Female presenting
Mezzo (top B4)
The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her.
Oz and others
30 to 50
Male presenting
Tenor (top G4)
The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways.
Beverley and others
50s
Female presenting
Mezzo (top C#5)
The first female captain for American Airlines, Beverley has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes.
Diane and others
40 to 60
Female presenting
Contemporary Soprano (top D5)
A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself.
Nick and others
40 to 60
Male presenting
Baritone (top E4)
An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane.
Kevin T and others
30 to 50
Male presenting
Tenor (top G4)
The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town's generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation.
Kevin J and others
30 to 50
Male presenting
Tenor or Baritone
Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible.
Bob and others
20 to 40
Male presenting
Baritone
A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness.
Hannah and others
40 to 60
Female presenting
Contemporary Soprano (top E5)
The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah.
Janice and others
20 to 30
Female presenting
Contemporary Soprano (top E5) An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naive about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her.