Arts & Entertainment
'Come From Away' Musical Slated At McCallum Theater
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
PALM DESERT, CA — The musical "Come From Away" is scheduled to premiere at the McCallum Theatre Tuesday.
Based on the true story of events in a Newfoundland town following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the production tells the story of the 7,000 stranded passengers from 38 grounded flights and the residents who welcomed them into their homes.
The original Broadway run amassed seven Tony Award nominations in 2017, with Christopher Ashley winning for Best Direction of a Musical.
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"Come From Away" features an ensemble cast, with at least 12 performers portraying townspeople and stranded passengers. The touring production is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds.
Following the 8 p.m. premiere, the show is set to play seven more times over the next week, including twice each on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Ticket information and a complete schedule can be found at www.mccallumtheatre.org.
