A New Musical About A Canadian Town That Welcomed 9/11 Passengers

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 5, 2017

Tony Award nominees, actress Jenn Colella, director Chris Ashley and choreographer Kelly Devine join us to discuss their Broadway play, “Come From Away,” which has received 7 Tony nominations. The musicals tells the true story of what happened when almost 40 planes were ordered to land in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland following the events of 9/11.

 "Come From Away" is playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th St., between 7th and 8th Ave.)

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