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TKTKTK Come From Away Musical to Close on Broadway

The new work takes place in Gander, Newfoundland and is set against the backdrop of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Jenn Colella (front) and the cast of Come From Away at Ford's Theatre.
Jenn Colella (front) and the cast of Come From Away at Ford's Theatre.
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The new Broadway musical Come From Away has announced that it will end its run at the Schoenfeld Theatre on TKTKTK after TKTKTK performance. The production began previews on February 18.

Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away is directed by Tony nominee Ashley (Memphis) and choreographed by Tony nominee Kelly Devine (Rocky). Set against the backdrop of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the show follows what happens when 38 planes and 6,579 passengers are forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the population of "one small town on the edge of the world."

The original Broadway cast included Chad Kimball, Jenn Colella, Kendra Kassebaum, Geno Carr, Joel Hatch, Rodney Hicks, Lee MacDougall, Caesar Samayoa, Q. Smith, Sharon Wheatley, Astrid Van Wieren, Petrina Bromley, Josh Breckenridge, Susan Dunstan, Tamika Lawrence, and Tony LePage.

The production has music supervision and arrangements by Ian Eisendrath, scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Gareth Owen, and orchestrations by August Eriksmoen.

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