Come From Away
Tony Award-winning *Come From Away* returns to Ford’s Theatre in a moving musical based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, where a small Canadian community welcomed 6,579 airline passengers stranded after the September 11 attacks. After 38 diverted planes suddenly doubled the town’s population, local residents provided food, shelter and friendship to an international group of strangers. With a lively folk-and-rock score, the production explores compassion, community and hope during a period of profound darkness.
The production is directed by Kevin S. McAllister and marks the show’s return to Ford’s Theatre ten years after its initial appearance there.
When: September 10, 2026, through October 25, 2026.
Showtimes: October 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; October 18 at 1 p.m.; October 20, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m.; October 23 at 7:30 p.m.; October 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and October 25 at 1 p.m.
Run time: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Ages: Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Tickets: Price not available.
Venue: Ford’s Theatre.
Accessibility: The production is accessible. Audio-described performances are scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. The audio-described performances include a pre-show description with information about the set and costumes. An ASL-interpreted performance is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. A sensory-friendly performance is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Book, music and lyrics: Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
Artistic team: Kevin S. McAllister directs; Katy Tabb choreographs; Mason Moss is music director; Emily Lotz designed the scenery; Paris Francesca designed the costumes; Xavier Pierce designed the lighting; David Budries designed the sound; Danna Rosedahl designed the hair and makeup; August Eriksmoen provided the orchestrations; Ian Eisendrath created the arrangements; Rachel Hirshorn-Johnston handled dialects and voice direction; Geoff Josselson Casting provided New York casting; Brandon Prendergast is stage manager; and Julia Singer is assistant stage manager.
Cast: Jonathan Atkinson plays Kevin J. and other roles; Kelli Blackwell plays Beulah and other roles; Caitlin Brooke plays Diane and other roles; Montel B. Butler plays Bob and other roles; Evan Casey plays Oz and other roles; Sarah Corey plays Hannah and other roles; Laurel Harris plays Beverley and other roles from October 13 through 25; Julia Wheeler Lennon plays Janice and other roles; Joe Mallon plays Nick and other roles; Vaughn Ryan Midder is an understudy; Justine “Icy” Moral is an understudy and dance captain; Michael Perrie Jr. plays Kevin T. and other roles; Lawrence Redmond plays Claude and other roles; Housso Sémon plays Beverley and other roles from September 10 through October 11; Janine Sunday is an understudy; Douglas Ullman Jr. is an understudy; and Erin Weaver plays Bonnie and other roles.
Musicians: Mason Moss performs on keyboards and other instruments; Kyung LeBlanc plays fiddle; Eliot Seppa plays bass; Matthew Geist plays guitar; Jim Roberts plays a second guitar; Ben Bokor performs on whistles and other instruments; Manny Arciniega plays drums; and Danny Villanueva plays percussion.
Programs and resources: A digital program is available to read before the performance. Ford’s Theatre also provides a pre-show description video, sensory-friendly performance materials, a character guide and a lesson plan about documentary and verbatim theatre titled “The Stories We Carry: Lessons for the Present, Gifts for the Future.”
Commemorative Committee: The production and related public programming are supported by the Commemorative Committee, a group honoring the unity shown by the nation during the September 11 crisis and seeking to renew that spirit.