Come From Away Around Hampton Roads
The cast and creative team of Come From Away have been making the rounds across Hampton Roads, sharing a little more about the show, the story behind it, and what it has meant to finally bring this production to the Wells Theatre.
If you’ve been curious about Come From Away, these conversations are a great place to start.
Set in the days following September 11, 2001, Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of airline passengers who were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. What followed was an extraordinary act of kindness, as local residents opened their homes, schools, and community to complete strangers from around the world.
It is a story born out of tragedy, but the musical itself is filled with humor, heart, incredible music, and an enduring reminder of what can happen when people show up for one another.
Tom Quaintance and Liz Brydge on 13News Now at Noon
This week, director Tom Quaintance and cast member Liz Brydge joined 13News Now at Noon to talk about bringing Come From Away to Virginia Stage Company.
They shared more about what audiences can expect from the production, why this story continues to resonate, and the extraordinary work that went into getting the show onstage following the flooding at the Wells Theatre.
Marika Aubrey and Donovan E. Mitchell on Coast Live
Last week, Marika Aubrey and Donovan E. Mitchell stopped by Coast Live to introduce Hampton Roads audiences to the people and stories at the heart of Come From Away.
Marika, who previously performed in the national tour of the musical, also talked about returning to the role of Captain Beverley Bass and what makes this production and this company special.
Marika Aubrey and Travis Murad Leland on The Hampton Roads Show
Marika also joined fellow cast member Travis Murad Leland on The Hampton Roads Show, where they talked about the true story behind the musical, the experience of bringing so many different characters to life, and the remarkable generosity shown by the people of Gander.
The conversation also touched on Virginia Stage Company’s own unexpected journey getting Come From Away to the stage after two floods at the Wells Theatre, and the incredible support the company received from the Hampton Roads community along the way.
