Discover life as an islander with the story of the 38 planes that were diverted to Gander on September 11, 2001.
This Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers grounded in the wake of 9/11 and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Told with music, humor, and heart, it highlights the relationships formed when spirited locals and global passengers come together to embrace empathy, generosity, and shared humanity. Warm, funny, and deeply uplifting, Come From Away reminds us that community isn’t just where you’re from; it’s what you build together.
An unforgettably moving and touching story of the power of friendship and the human spirit.” — CBS
RATING PG-13
Mild Language, Use of Alcohol, Reference to Violence.
Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.
Supported by
Frank Santos & Corbett Compel
Rita Lowndes
James & Valeria Shapiro
Dr. Rick Schell & Mr. Scott Joseph
Simon & Ellen Snyder
David & Judy Alberston
Jim & Barbara Caldwell
Central Florida Pledge
Suzanne Gilbert
Luminary Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Carl & Sheila Musante
Jim & Alexis Pugh
Dick & Louise Weiner
Bob & Janet Ziomek
Hardy Vaughn & Betty Brady
Grant Gribble
Special Events
Post-Show Talk Back
September 6, 2026
Following the 2:00 pm matinee, stay to chat with members of the production.
Night of Remembrance
September 11, 2026
Join Orlando Shakes for a special evening & fundraiser to benefit the Orlando Fire Department and Fire Museum: Night of Remembrance will feature Come From Away and an evening of connection, storytelling, and remembrance.
Following the performance, stay for a special talkback with Chief William Aaron Rhodes. Chief Rhodes helped his friends at FDNY following the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 including helping with search and rescue efforts in the pile, and attending the funeral services for the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. He’s played a big role with the Orlando Fire Department’s annual September 11 Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony.
Massey Services Opening Night Party
August 28, 2026
Plan on arriving early to Orlando Shakes for our popular Massey Services Opening Night Party on Friday, August 28. The party starts at 6pm with dinner options, drinks, live entertainment, and a pre-show talk with the creative artists at 6:30pm.
DESIGN & DIRECTION TEAM
Director: Thomas Ouellette
Additional Staging: Jim Helsinger
Additional Staging &
Cultural Coordinator™: Roberta Emerson***
Music Director: Bert Rodriguez*
Choreographer: Shane Bland*
Scenic Designer: Tim Brown **
Lighting Designer: Bert Scott**
Costume Designer: Allison Crutchfield**
Wig Designer: Jackie Sanchez
Sound Designer: Anthony Narciso**
Voice and Dialect Coach: Lori Engler
Intimacy Coordinator: Monica Long Tamborello
Assistant Director: Michael McNamara
Assistant Costume Designer: Marissa Rodriguez
Associate Sound Designer/Production Sound: Anthony Marshall
AEA Stage Manager Becka Kastner*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager Gabrielle Blanton*
Production Assistant Elle Cunningham
Rehearsal Production Assistant Abby Schneck
Stage Management Intern Aster Mehigan
Stage Management Intern Sofia Elena Carroll
* = Member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
** = Member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
*** = Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)
