PNC Broadway Opens ‘Come From Away’ at Benedum Center (Fri., 5/2/25)

COME FROM AWAY (musical) by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Touring company at Benedum Center. May 2 – 4. 

The North American tour of the extremely popular musical Come from Away visits Pittsburgh for a three-day, five-show run. Tickets have been going fast, so reserve promptly or turn to your secondary sources.  In case you hadn’t heard: Come from Away is based on a true story, with much of the material drawn directly from people who were involved. Immediately after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, U.S. airspace and airports were closed for two days, forcing planes already aloft to land elsewhere. Thirty-eight planes, loaded with passengers and crews, were diverted to the international airport in Newfoundland, where residents of the small town of Gander suddenly became hosts to about 7,000 alarmed and confused strangers. The townspeople reached out warmly as their guests responded in kind, leading to heartfelt exchanges, bonding, and an experience so powerful reunions are held. Canadian writer/composers Irene Sankoff and David Hein created the musical, which has been produced in many cities over the past few years. Come from Away is at Benedum Center as part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series. 7:30 p.m. 237 7th St., Cultural District. (M.V.)

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