Orlando Shakes to present Broadway hit "Come From Away" in Central Florida

It takes more than scenery to set the scene for ‘Come From Away’

ORLANDO, Fla. — A key aspect of the hit musical “Come From Away” is its sense of place: The smallness of Gander, Newfoundland, its remoteness. “You are here … on the edge of the world,” go the lyrics to one…

It takes more than scenery to set the scene for 'Come From Away'

ORLANDO, Fla. — A key aspect of the hit musical “Come From Away” is its sense of place: The smallness of Gander, Newfoundland, its remoteness. “You are here … on the edge of the world,” go the lyrics to one song, emphasizing the town�...

'Come From Away' at Orlando Shakes honors story of compassion and human connection in the wake of 9/11

When the Orlando Shakes production of Come From Away opens on Wednesday, Aug. 26, audiences will step into a story that is as moving as it is deeply human. The musical centers on the small Newfoundland town of Gander, where residents welcomed 7,000 stranded travelers after the Sept. 11 attacks grounded flights across North America, and the production’s actors say that spirit of generosity still defines the show today. The post ‘Come From Away’ a…

Orlando Shakes to present Broadway hit "Come From Away" in Central Florida

The musical "Come From Away," based on a true story of community and compassion after 9/11, takes the stage in Central Florida select nights through September 27.