TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Theatre Tallahassee opens its production of \u201cCome From Away\u201d Thursday, in the spirit of the unprecedented hosts of 38 planes on 9\/11.<\/p>\n
According to Theatre Tallahassee\u2019s website, \u201cCome From Away\u201d is a musical based on the true story of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, as they find themselves hosting 38 planes full of thousands of passengers from around the globe who were diverted to their airstrip on Sept. 11. <\/p>\n
Originally written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, \u201cCome From Away\u201d shows how the people of Gander gave the stranded travelers a neighborhood welcome with music and an open bar. <\/p>\n
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Extending the musical\u2019s neighborly spirit, Theatre Tallahassee is partnering with Refuge House<\/a> for this production. The organization provides support and services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. <\/p>\n Jessy Reaves, Theatre Tallahassee\u2019s director for \u201cCome From Away,\u201d said she hopes audiences are inspired to help others after watching the performance. <\/p>\n \u201cThe importance of kindness,\u201d Reaves said. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the things like when we were looking to cast the show, you\u2019re looking for talent, of course, but you\u2019re also looking for kind people who are going to be there to help support each other, especially in a show like this.\u201d<\/p>\n Theatre Tallahassee is encouraging audiences to donate to Refuge House in the form of direct donations, gift cards or purchases from the organization\u2019s Amazon wish list. <\/p>\n This production runs from Sept. 10-27, and tickets are available for purchase online<\/a>.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n