Internationally acclaimed musical COME FROM AWAY reopens in Australia with its first performance worldwide ahead of Brisbane and Sydney seasons.
On September 11, 2001 the world stopped.
On September 12, 2001 their stories moved us all.
Now playing previews at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre
Brisbane Lyric Theatre from 26 March 2021
Sydney Capitol Theatre from 3 June 2021
*****“A hit and a masterpiece” - Herald Sun
“It takes you to a place you never want to leave” - Newsweek
Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY tonight has its first performance in Australia ten months since theatres were shut down due to COVID-19. The performance marks the long-awaited re-launch of its 2021 Australian Tour, which takes in Brisbane and Sydney after breaking all box office records at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.
The Australian company is the first to re-take the stage worldwide, with Broadway, London, Toronto and North American Tour counterparts on hiatus.
COME FROM AWAY follows the incredible real-life journey of 7,000 air passengers who became grounded in Gander, Newfoundland in Canada in the wake of the September 11 tragedy. The small community that welcomed the ‘come from aways’ into their lives provided hope and compassion to those in need. Award-winning husband and wife duo David Hein and Irene Sankoff (book, music and lyrics), travelled to Newfoundland and interviewed thousands of locals, compiling their stories to share with the world.
Producer Rodney Rigby said that whilst the theatre industry around the world is facing its greatest crisis due to COVID-19, Australia is in an enviable position.
“The Australian production is incredibly fortunate to raise the curtain tonight. We are able to do so because of the resilience of everyday Australians, who have a spirit of kindness and humanity that we have seen throughout the bushfires and the pandemic - it is the same spirit that COME FROM AWAY embodies,” he said.
In 2019, along with being voted Ticketmaster’s ‘Ticket of the Year’ by Australian audiences, the musical won a Tony Award and four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Sound Design and Outstanding Achievement in Music, along with four Broadway World UK awards. In 2020, the musical added to its international award tally with five Green Room awards including Best Production and Best Ensemble.
COME FROM AWAY is directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley (Diana, Memphis), choreographed by Olivier Award Winner Kelly Devine (Diana, Rock of Ages, Rocky), with music supervision by Ian Eisendrath (A Christmas Story, Diana), scenic design by Beowulf Boritt (Act One, Rock of Ages, Be More Chill), costume design by Toni-Leslie James (Jelly’s Last Jam), lighting design by Howell Binkley (Jersey Boys, Hamilton), and sound design by Gareth Owen (Diana, A Bronx Tale).
Now, more than ever, COME FROM AWAY is the perfect show for our time; an opportunity to come together and celebrate an inspirational tale of hope and humanity.
“Who knew kindness and generosity could be so thrilling” - The Australian
Tickets on sale now at comefromaway.com.au
Website: www.comefromaway.com.au
Facebook: Come From Away Australia
Instagram: comefromawayau
Ticketing information
MELBOURNE
Venue: Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Dates: from 19 January
Times: Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday 1pm & 7pm, Thursdays 7pm,
Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm & 8pm; Sunday 2pm & 6pm
Prices: from $85.00
Bookings: comefromaway.com.au
Group Bookings: For 12 or more tickets email groups@ticketmaster.com.au for more information
BRISBANE
Venue: Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Cnr Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane
Dates: from 26 March
Times: Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday 1pm & 7pm, Thursday 8pm,
Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm & 8pm; Sunday 2pm & 6pm
Prices: from $85.00
Bookings: comefromaway.com.au
Group Bookings: For 12 or more tickets call (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au for more information
SYDNEY
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket
Dates: from 3 June
Times: Wednesday 1pm & 7pm; Thursday 7pm; Fridays 7.30pm;
Saturday 2pm & 7.30pm; Sunday 1pm & 5.30pm
Prices: from $85.00
Bookings: comefromaway.com.au
Group Bookings: For 12 or more tickets email groups@ticketmaster.com.au or more information
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