Come From Away

Come From Away at Liddy Doenges Theatre at Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Strangers becoming neighbors overnight is a story worth sharing. Come From Away tells the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, a town that opened its arms when thirty-eight planes landed without warning on September 11, 2001. This locally produced musical, with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, turns that moment of global chaos into a celebration of kindness and unlikely connections.

You'll witness how travelers and hosts navigated cultural differences and discovered common ground. The story centers on generosity that defied borders, humor that broke barriers, and bonds that formed when the world stopped moving. The original Broadway run at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre lasted five years and 1,669 performances. It won the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

Theatre Tulsa brings this powerful narrative home, scheduled for November 5–8, 2026, in Liddy Doenges Theatre at Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Saturday night at 8:00 PM, you can experience what happens when ordinary people meet extraordinary circumstances. This isn't distant history. It's a reminder that compassion lives in every community, including yours. Witness a night that honors connection, courage and the best of humanity.