Come From Away Tickets
Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center | Cincinnati, Ohio
The true event-inspired Broadway phenomenon Come From Away is heading to Cincinnati, Ohio, this spring. On Wednesday 19th March 2025, Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center will host the heartfelt, award-winning performance that tells the tale of a charming Canadian town coming to the rescue of thousands of stranded airline passengers during the historically tragic events of 9/11.
When the USA fell under attack, the authorities forced 38 planes with over 6,500 passengers to land and wait in Gander, New Foundland, a small city with a big heart. During this time of global confusion, heartbreak, and fear, the Gander locals opened their homes, schools, and churches to these thousands of stranded passengers who were waiting for the all-clear to head back home. Over those five days, the Gander locals showed the power of hospitality in times of unrest, and the acclaimed performance Come From Away shares this tale with exciting musical numbers, accomplished actors, and a momentous performance all round.
If you love musical theater and are ready for the next can’t-miss performance, grab your Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center tickets for the Come From Away Wednesday 19th March 2025 performance, starting at just $71. Secure your spot sooner rather than later so that you can reserve the perfect seat in the theatre to attend the Broadway musical that, as Newsweek put it, takes you "to a place you never want to leave!"
Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center proudly hosts some of the most acclaimed Broadway performances around, and this spring that lineup includes Come From Away. This musical adaptation of the book by the same name follows the true events-inspired story of Gander, Newfoundland, and its awe-inspiring spirit of generosity in times of tragedy.
Story
Early in the morning of September 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration shut down their airspace as an emergency response to the New York City terrorist attacks. This shutdown forced multiple planes to land and, fortunately, Canada opened its airports and military bases to American planes that needed to land. Among the many cities that took in stranded passengers was Gander in Newfoundland, a modest town of only 10,000 people.
The townsfolk welcomed the 6,579 worried passengers with open arms and homes. The inspirational storytelling of this Broadway event displays the various cultural clashes and adjustments of these two groups learning to live together while ultimately forming meaningful relationships. This Broadway performance delivers an uplifting message of hope, heart, and the power of helping others in troubling times.
History
The initial idea for the show started with Michael Rubinoff, a lawyer and theater producer from Toronto. Rubinoff worked with a few different writing teams but eventually left it to David Hein and Irene Sankoff to turn this heart-warming true story into a moving theatrical performance. Together, these two creative experts wrote a book about the events and the music and lyrics for the show they workshopped in Ontario.
After hearing the first-person reports, Hein and Sankoff workshopped a 45-minute exhibition for the Canadian Music Theatre Project in 2012. Come From Away's success later led to a full-on musical production at Sheridan in 2013, finding its way to The National Alliance for Musical Theatre in New York. Eventually, Come From Away would come to the USA, performing for audiences in San Diego and Washington D.C. before finally making its Broadway appearance in 2017.
Awards
Following seven musical nominations for the 71st Tony Awards, Come From Away became the longest-running Canadian musical on Broadway. The Broadway spectacle has also won several awards, including the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical in 2017 and a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical in 2017. From iconic songs like "Welcome to the Rock" and "On the Edge" to the stunningly talented cast, which includes Phillip Lowe, Alice Fearn, and David Thaxton, this Tony Award nominee guarantees the performance of a lifetime.
Come From Away comes to Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center on Wednesday 19th March 2025, so secure your tickets now starting at $71!
