Book, Music and Lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN
Directed by Jocelyn Bell-Summersby

Presented by Huntsville Theatre Company, Theatre Muskoka, and the Huntsville Festival of the Arts

Experience the remarkable true story that captured hearts around the world.

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Come From Away is the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning musical that tells the extraordinary true story of 7,000 airline passengers who found themselves unexpectedly grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, following the events of September 11, 2001. As the world grappled with uncertainty, the people of Gander responded with an outpouring of generosity, opening their homes and hearts to thousands of stranded travelers. Over the course of nearly a week, strangers became friends, cultures collided, and acts of kindness reminded the world of our shared humanity.

Written by the acclaimed husband-and-wife team Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away has become one of the most beloved musicals of the modern era. Filled with soaring Celtic-inspired folk music and powerful storytelling, the production celebrates resilience, compassion, and the enduring connections that can emerge in even the most difficult circumstances.

This special Muskoka production, taking place in December 2026, brings together three local arts organizations—Huntsville Theatre Company, Theatre Muskoka, and the Huntsville Festival of the Arts—to present this moving and uplifting theatrical experience.

Directed by Jocelyn Bell-Summersby, the production features a talented cast of local performers portraying multiple characters, seamlessly shifting between the perspectives of bewildered passengers and the welcoming residents of Gander. Through dynamic ensemble storytelling and unforgettable music, audiences will be transported to a moment in history that continues to inspire people around the world.

Creative Team

Director: Jocelyn Bell-Summersby
Stage Manager: Chris Summersby
Vocal Director: Sherisse Stevens
Musical Director: Louis Tusz
Assistant Choreographer: Lizzie Bentley
Technical Director: Michele Emson

Cast

Hannah – Niki Cutting-McLean
Beulah – Sarah Vanasse
Janice – Alberta Robinet
Beverley – Melissa Crarey
Diane – Bridget Lougheed
Bonnie – Lauren Rodrigues
Claude – Mike Koop
Oz – Parres Allen
Nick – Mike Pearse
Kevin T – Darren Summersby
Kevin J – Javier Mullally
Bob – Chris Pearse
Garth – James Fairbairn

Understudies

Rachel Thompson
Elizabeth Litchfield
Daniel Lord

About the Musical

COME FROM AWAY was originally co-produced in 2015 by La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre and was presented in 2016 by Ford's Theatre.

The musical was originally developed at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) Festival in 2013 and at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, produced by Michael Rubinoff at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario. Further development took place at Goodspeed Musicals' Festival of New Artists in East Haddam, Connecticut. Additional development support was provided by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, Steve and Paula Reynolds, and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre.