ORLANDO, Fla. – A musical based on the days after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks is performing in Orlando.
“Come From Away” tells the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, that welcomed them.
On Sept. 11, the U.S. Federal Aviation Authority shut down airspace, forcing more than 4,000 planes to land at the nearest airport. Inbound flights from Europe were diverted to Canada.
It wasn’t until Sept. 13 that planes began to be cleared for takeoff again.
‘Come From Away’ runs through September 27. (Tony Firriolo)
For the stranded passengers in Gander, cultures clashed and nerves were running high, but that all turned into trust, music, gratitude, and enduring friendships, like the one between Hannah and Beulah.
On Sept. 16, the remaining passengers were able to fly back home.
The smash-hit musical has won many awards, including a Tony for “Best Direction of a Musical.”
The show is running at The Orlando Shakespeare Theater through Sept. 27. Click here for ticket information.
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