BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Back again by overwhelming popular demand, IU Auditorium is thrilled to present the national tour of Come From Away, the Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, on January 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

 

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

 

“Come From Away is an extraordinary tale of resilience, kindness, and the power of community,” said IU Auditorium Executive Director, Maria Talbert. “This heartwarming Broadway hit takes audiences on an emotional journey, celebrating the human spirit in the face of adversity. We are honored to share this inspiring story with our IU community once again.”

 

A “Best Musical” winner all across North America, the smash hit musical won a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical as well as four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical.

 

Come From Away features a book, music, and lyrics by Olivier, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award winners and Grammy and two-time Tony Award nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony Award winner and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Christopher Ashley, musical staging by Olivier Award winner and two-time Tony Award nominee Kelly Devine, and music supervision by Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Ian Eisendrath. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.

 

The production also features scenic design by Tony Award winner Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Tony Award nominee Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by two-time Tony Award winner Howell Binkley, sound design by Olivier & Outer Critics Circle Award winner and Tony Award nominee Gareth Owen, orchestrations by Olivier Award winner and Grammy and Tony Award nominee August Eriksmoen, music arrangements by Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Ian Eisendrath, tour music supervision by Wendy Bobbitt-Cavett, and casting by The Telsey Company.

 

Most recently and for the first time in modern American history, the national tour of Come From Away performed an exclusive live concert version of the show at three military installations, organized by the USO and No Guarantees Productions.

 

Pre-Show Talk with Richard Roland

Prior to Both Performances, 6:30–7:15 p.m.

Woodburn Hall Room 121 

 

As a teacher of the course titled History of the American Musical Theatre, IU Professor Richard Roland will share his depth of knowledge about the life of a musical and more specifically, the musical Come From Away. Rich knows the original producers on this show as well as some original Broadway cast and previous tour members. He also had a former student whose grandmother was on one of the planes grounded in Gander.

 

Come From Away at IU Auditorium is presented in partnership with Morgenstern’s Bookstore and Café and Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana. IU Auditorium’s 2024–2025 season is presented by B97, Cook Medical, Curry Auto Center, The Herald Times, Upland Brewing Company, and World Arts Inc.