*Featured image: Cast of Come From Away by Dan Norman.
Now I want to kiss a cod and become a Newfoundlander! 😉
COME FROM AWAY at the Guthrie Theater through August 9, 2026.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN
Directed by KENT GASH
This cast! One word: Incredible. So many local favorites!
I love to see Ann Michels and Jennifer Grimm perform. Jon Hegge as Oz is absolutely hilarious. Everyone is top tier and gives you a show to remember.
Come From Away is a hit musical based on an incredible true story from 9/11. When the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closed the U.S. airspace, 38 commercial aircraft were diverted to Gander International Airport in Newfoundland, Canada. Gander’s population was around 10,000, and with the “plane people” (an additional 7,000), it was about to double. This could have been a disaster, but instead, the townspeople embraced the plane people. They went above and beyond to make them comfortable AND took the time to understand their needs and who they were. Bonds were formed, unlikely connections turned into lifelong friendships, and love blossomed.
What I loved about Come From Away at Guthrie Theater.
The opening number, “Welcome to the Rock,” sets the energetic tone for the show. I was so captivated, I don’t think I blinked for the next two hours. The extraordinary way this (at times scary and sad) story is told through the music is inspiring. It’s the contrast of how they share the tragedy but highlight the good, the intensity of how the story builds, and the release that comes with humor.
Come From Away is performed on the McGuire Proscenium Stage, which is my favorite. I love that they chose the McGuire stage because this story deserves an intimate space where the audience feels connected. And that is exactly what happened. During a comedic scene, a few people started laughing, but one gentleman’s laugh stood out. It was contagious, and more and more people started laughing. The cast held the scene for quite a few minutes, and more and more people started hysterically laughing. I’m always so impressed that the cast doesn’t break character. It was such a joyous moment.
Come From Away brings joy and a renewed faith in humanity.
Enjoy Minneapolis views before the show.
As always, we love to get a drink and take in the views before the show. We can’t wait for Indígena by Owamni to open in a few weeks!
I ran into fellow Twin Cities Theater Blogger Rob from The Stages of Minnesota. He rarely misses a show; make sure to follow our reviews HERE.
TICKETS to Come From Away.
Run time is 1 hour and 55 minutes. No intermission.
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