Come-from-away or C.F.A.: a Newfoundland slang term for a traveler or anyone who is not from here; a non-Newfoundlander.
The musical “Come From Away” will be on Broadway next March, but Newfoundlanders have the chance to take in the show here at home for $20. We have our tickets and I can’t wait! We reserved them online here, but I don’t know how many tickets are left.
The musical, which tells the true tale of a group of travelers stranded in the little town of Gander, Newfoundland during 9/11, will honour the people of Newfoundland and Labrador by holding two concert performances of the new production at the Steele Community Centre in Gander on Oct. 29th, one at 3pm and one at 8pm. Another nice feature: all proceeds go to local charities.
Mirvish Productions gives us this synopsis:
“On September 11, 2001, 38 planes with 6,579 passengers were stranded in a remote town in Newfoundland. The locals opened their hearts and homes, and hosted this international community of strangers for a week — spurring unexpected camaraderie in extraordinary circumstances. When the world stopped, their stories moved us all.”
Local actress Petrina Bromley stars in both the Broadway and Toronto versions of Come From Away which was written by husband and wife team Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
Come From Away earned wonderful reviews in California and Washington, and will run in Toronto from November to January. March 12th is Opening Night on Broadway.
For the first time, I get to see a live show that will be on Broadway, and I only have to drive to Gander, our nearest urban centre (about 80 miles) to see it! I like that.
Catching up on my blog reading today, my you have been one busy lady. Hope the show was grand.
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Kath, that event is next Saturday, so I’ll blog about the following week. Yes, I have been busy. 🙂
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Im so far behind with the blogging
i usually arrive after the event has occurred have FUN and be ready for an early xmas pressie, I sent you that bird in the blossoms, large print.
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Kath, I am grinning from ear to ear! You are a 🍑 peach! I won’t forget this, don’t you worry. 😘❤️😘
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When I ordered one I was not happy with the quality of print to charge you. It is still a gorgeous print and will look good framed but I felt the paper stock not thick enough. Cant wait to see it framed and you don’t owe me anything Jennifer. I imagine that if we were neighbours we would hang out lots. Big hugs my blogging friend.
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You are the sweetest. Paul is wiping his eyes there now at your selfless gesture. Hugs!
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I am certain we would be great pals! xo
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Random acts of art xxxx Let me know when it arrives its in a tube.
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Will do!
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I didn’t know about this but it sounds like it would make a great subject for a musical, it must have been such an experience to be part of.
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Andrea, in a lot of ways, it was awe-inspiring. I believe those who had first-hand knowledge of it – those who were directly assisted – were astonished at the amount of selfless giving. Lifelong friendships have been forged because of it.
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I’m going too!
Yay! See you there!
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Awesome! Which one are you going to?
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How exciting!!! Looking forward to hearing what you think of it.
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Hi Janet! I will post a brief review after we see it. 🙂
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I’ll be watching for it, Jennifer.
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I heard something about that back then–how wonderful it’s a play. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.
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Something good came out of a terrible event, that’s one way of looking at it. Stay tuned for a brief review! 🙂
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I’ve heard about this and just loved the idea that they’re taking the show to Gander!
I hope they bring it to Montreal at some point too but if they don’t I will make sure to see it in NYC or Toronto.
Please write a review after you’ve seen 😀
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I certainly will, Norm! I hope you get to see it too. I’m so pumped that they are having the show in Gander! 😀
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