Broadway's Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away resumed performances last night at Broadway's Schoenfeld Theatre. ", In reply to Bob's being scared of the by Ronmags. www.vincentpelligrino.com She tried to, didn't she? The creators of Come From Away have stated that this is not a September 11th story, it is rather a September 12th story - a story of the best people have to offer each other, and a reminder that we are all capable of doing good for each other, especially in the darkest of times. My issue is with hypothetical New Yorkers' and Jesse Green's view that the show shouldn't have been made at all, because it deals with a tangential aspect of 9/11 and not the main events of that terrible day. The Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party Someones gonna shoot me. It's ridiculous and it's a sad circus. The frightened and lonely passengers desperately try to contact their families and pray for their loved ones, while the townsfolk work through the night to help them in any and every way they can ("Phoning Home / Costume Party"). [54] The Melbourne production became the Comedy Theatre's most successful musical in its history. So they turned the Gander community center hockey rink into the worlds largest walk-in refrigerator., Before the performance Trudeau attended, he made a brief speech: "The world gets to see what it is to lean on each other and be there for each other through the darkest times.". It's true. "[76] Robert Kahn with NBC called the piece "a dignified, often funny new musical" which "find[s] a spiritual angle to a horrific story, depicting the goodness in humanity while still allowing us room for the feelings of loneliness and fear that will always be connected to that time. We are opening a new Performing Arts Center in our community next school year and I would love to directthis show! You do you, I suppose. [55], The Nordic premiere of the musical took place on September 26, 2020, in Norrkping, Sweden, in a production by the East Gothland Theatre. Let's let the show stand on it's own merits. In reply to "When I saw Come From Away, by Rick VanNoy. "[61], Jay Irwin with Broadway World called the production "emotionally transcendent" and "the best musical I've seen all year and possibly ever. Clips from the Broadway production of Come From Away! It seems a clear beneficiary of what I had labeled The Trump Effect, in an article I wrote in December to describe how the election had altered my personal perception of the shows I was seeing. But what I find fascinating is that I think it's those flaws that are making it so successful. This title is currently restricted. But even the most stalwart cynics may have trouble staying dry-eyed during this portrait of heroic hospitality under extraordinary pressure. Something of the same phenomenon occurred with Having Our Say, a 1995 play by Emily Mann based on an oral history of two sistersBessie Delaney, who at the time of the play was age 104, and Sarah Delaney, who was 106. Im convinced that what draws people into the show above all else is that its heartwarming view of humanity is embodied by heartwarming humans who actually exist. Any update on the release date? 127 views, 4 likes, 2 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Vincent Pelligrino: Ali's monologue from "Come From Away" www.vincentpelligrino.com Rush tickets are not available for our final performance on Sunday 10/2. If someone wants to write another show that is more directly related, then they are most welcome to do that. Walk down the street and look into the eyes of the man or woman you walk past. sentence. But then there's no real point in further conversation about this, is there? Come from Awayis based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. Im convinced that what draws people into the show above all else is that its heartwarming view of humanity is embodied by heartwarming humans who actually exist. In reply to Chacun a son gout, as the by Jonathan Mandell. "[62], David Gerson with DC Metro Theatre Arts called the show "one of the most refreshing pieces of art that I have seen in years. In reply to Fair enough. I am a little worried about how much Irish Whiskey Im drinking". Gander in this production is the rest of the world. Premium seats are the best seats in the house, and may still be available when general tickets are not. It's a snapshot, entirely of a time and a place. They are showing Bob as a neurotic New Yorker who's afraid of many things, such as being murdered in the shower by a Norman Bates type, that are comic not realistic fears. Well, I - I think that it - it wasn't enough to just want to see Uncle Henry and Auntie Em - and it's that - if I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard. I think you brought up some very interesting perspectives. [45] The West End production closed on January 7, 2023, after 1,048 performances. I don't think it is such a good thing. Popular Types: Women Men Teens Kids Comedic Contemporary Shakespeare Explore Great Monologues for Men There was that summer after senior year . The show tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. ", "New Musical 'Come From Away' Begins Broadway Previews Feb. 18", "Justin Trudeau touts Come From Away's message as Ivanka Trump attends NYC performance", "Justin Trudeau Brings Ivanka Trump to Broadway Show on Welcoming Outsiders", "Check the Statuses of Broadway Shows During the Coronavirus Shutdown", "Broadway Update on Performance Cancellations", "Continued Extraordinary Demand for the Tony Award-Winning Musical COME FROM AWAY Forces Transfer to The Elgin Theatre as of February 5, 2019", "Come From Away coming to St. John's in January", "Why was Dear Evan Hansen a commercial flop in Toronto? So it's probably more accurate to wonder whether he's saying it should not have come to New York, rather than that it should not have been made at all. Yes, many people like what you call this feel-good musical, but "the single most interesting piece of musical theatre on Broadway"? . That's not an unreasonable concern for a black North American. We wish to pay our respects to their people past, present, and future. I have now convinced several people to see it but we are all located in Brisbane and the production is currently in Melbourne only. Come From Away has self-important aspirations, but in the end, all it manages to be is pablum for those with a need to believe that humans are fundamentally good. A live recording of the production was released on September 10, 2021, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the attacks. There. Estimate the approximate cost of your licensing fees by providing a few details about your production. Joining the producing team are Jennifer Todd, Bill Condon and one of the stage production's producers, Junkyard Dog Productions. [5], A second Canadian production opened in a sold-out, four-week run in Winnipeg at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in January 2018. If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why oh why cant I? Character: Sister James . A play that goes to great lengths to avoid the politics of 911, for God's sake? I know we don't have a release date but would there be a chance it will be ready by then? Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Arguably even more tragic are the events that transpired on September 11, 2001. 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With special thanks to our remarkable company, onstage and off, it is because of your talents, dedication, compassion & community that we will continue to welcome audiences to The Rock. Two women, Beulah (from Gander) and Hannah (from New York), bond over the fact that both of their sons are firefighters, but Hannah's son is missing ("I Am Here"). Once allowed off the planes and transferred to various emergency shelters in and around Gander ("Darkness and Trees"), the passengers and crew watch replays of the attacks on the news and learn the true reason why they were grounded ("Lead Us Out of the Night"). They just had the opportunity to be generous, and they took it. Some critics agree with that assessment of its quality. "It's Celtic and I guess not good," you write, summing up/satirizing my view. "[70] Joe Westerfield with Newsweek wrote that "'Come From Away' accomplishes what all the best musicals do: It takes you to a place where you didn't know you wanted to go, and makes you not want to leave. Out of some three dozen characters portrayed in the musical, only two are New Yorkers. [2], After being workshopped in 2012 and first produced at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, in 2013, it went on to have record-breaking runs at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, California, and the Seattle Repertory Theatre in 2015, at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto in 2016. [30] The show could not be extended due to its Broadway commitment but, as a result of the strong demand, Mirvish Productions announced on December 2, 2016, that it was adding an additional four box seats and 12 standing-room locations for the duration of the show. You might ask. Availability tends to decrease closer to the actual performance date. I put it to you, Camp Firewood, as we spend the last dinner together: Be proud of who you are. Maybe that's a good question: Should Come From Away have come to New York?From a business point of view, the obvious answer is: Yes, it's a hit.Some New Yorkers (again, hypothetical) might answer differently. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. [79][80], In November 2017, it was announced that The Mark Gordon Company would produce a feature film adaptation of the musical, with Sankoff and Hein writing the screenplay and Christopher Ashley as director. Is there a way for other South American producers, for example from Brazil, to acquire the licensing rights for the show? They are called phila er, phila er, yes, er, Good Deed Doers. Show Come From Away Gender Male Age Range Adult, Mature Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Mover Voice Baritone Vocal Technique Rock Time & Place Gander, Newfoundland, 2011 Tags male lead baritone contemporary constable police canadian Analysis Oz Fudge is the real-life constable of Gander, an officer more READ MORE - PRO MEMBERS ONLY First, my comment about Canadian superiority was a direct response to SDrick's snarky put-down of my honest reaction to the show. With special thanks to our remarkable company, onstage and off, it is because of your talents, dedication, compassion & community that we will continue to welcome audiences to The Rock. "[66] Liz Braun of the Toronto Sun gave the show a perfect 5-star review, writing "Blame Canada: a grim day in American history has been transformed into a joyous and emotional musical about the indomitable human spirit. With everything that's going on in the world now, we need some joy. This is a political essay, then. It's hidden. [23] The play had extended runs in each location. One such Gander resident, Beulah Cooper, head of the Gander Legion, was quoted recently as saying she didn't understand what the fuss was all about; anybody would have done what they did. Forget the petty bickering. Dramatic monologues are a literary device that have been used since ancient Greek theatretoday, they are a common tool in modern plays and films. No, I think - as you rightly point out, with the three shows that you mention, among others - the state of musical theatre on Broadway is generally pretty good, at least this year. A post shared by Come From Away (@wecomefromaway), A Guide to Currently Running and Upcoming National Tours, Photos: Inside THE MUSIC MAN's Final Curtain Call with Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster & Company. Limit two per person, subject to availability. People my age remember the Challenger disaster vividly (I was in my 6th-grade classroom watching the launch on t.v.). Current venue: Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto. Why, anybody can have a brain. You are under the unfortunate delusion that simply because you run away from danger, you have no courage. Initially surprised that anybody would be interested in them, they eventually were coaxed into telling what turned out to be a fascinating tale. "[71] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter called the musical "heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining especially in these politically fractious times. 3. Open our interactive chat window to ask questions about ticketing, learn more about the show and our true story, and more! Complete List! You are "entitled" to make such an attack, just as you're "entitled" to deny the evidence that I laid out at some length to show you how the authors intended the character of Bob. College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada and was further developed at Goodspeed Cash & credit cards are accepted. It's far, far away. Young Dorothy Gale and her dog are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes. I explain the point of this "NewCrit" piece in the first paragraph. Find our full comments policy here. [40] The production moved to the Elgin Theatre in order to accommodate the Canadian production of Dear Evan Hansen, which was promised the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Thanks for your comments. As Green puts it: "even openhearted locals may rankle at the glibness" of some of it. But don't. Come From Away Gender Female Age Range Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Mover Voice Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Technique Belting, Rock Time & Place Gander, Newfoundland, 2011 Tags female lead mezzo belter captain historical bold brave pilot mother wife contemporary american texan Analysis Based on the real Captain Beverly Bass, the first female captain for Funny, I resented this work not because it came from away, but because of its shallow, vintage Disney-like portrayal of people during tragic circumstances complete with homophobic jokes and broad strokes assumptions about race and cultures. Or are they gonna go all Norman Bates." Shows Come From Away Come From Away Musical New Work Writers: Irene Sankoff David Hein Ian Eisendrath Songs "Welcome to the Rock" - Claude, Company "38 Planes" - Company "Blankets and Bedding" - Company "28 Hours / Wherever We Are" - Company "Darkness and Trees" - Company "On the Bus" - Company "Darkness and Trees - Reprise" - Company When you leave the theatre, tell your friends, loved onesto come see theatre.". Oversimplify please! This strikes me as remarkably unlikely, but I suppose there could have been some New Yorker stranded in Gander who was that cynical and, well, dumb. [47], An Australian production opened at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, in July 2019. I said "I could see a fellow New Yorker" coming away from Come From Away feeling as if the Canadian authors were saying Canadians were superior. That's a very mediocre commodity. "[64], Kelly Nestruck of The Globe and Mail wrote that "the heartwarming musical lives up to the hype" and that "the accessible story, strong emotional core and gorgeous songwriting should not distract from how original and smart this gem of a musical is. NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and HELLO, DOLLY! Yes, fair point on Hamilton; perhaps on Great Comet, too. Preview of the Canadian premiere of Come From Away! I would suggest that is no more name-calling than calling the Ganderites "rubes. See his previous pieceshere. When I saw Come From Away, I was grateful that the musical didnt wind up being triggering, as I wrote in my review of it for DC Theatre Scene. Gander is the perspective on how it could be delt with effectively, to everyone's benefits. Come on. "It's not until Scene 25 that the mayor of Appleton says to Bob:DERM: do me a favor and start to round up some grills.BOB Round up some grills?DERM: Yeah, just go to peoples yards and take their grills.BOB:Take their grills? 'Cause I couldn't hide from him. $50 Standing Room tickets will be available at the Gerald Schoenfeld box office for both performances on Saturday 10/2 and our final performance on Sunday 10/2. There were many New Yorkers who behaved decently during 9/11, even though their lives were endangered. They're hungry, and they need sandwiches. After the curtain call, Joel Hatch spoke to the audience, thanking them for attending the show, as well as thanking the crew, house staff, swings, and understudies, all who have been crucial parts of the show, especially during this unprecedented era of performing theatre during a pandemic. In reply to Canadians are of course free by Jonathan Mandell. Come From Away. Take a look at our library of free monologues . When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada traveled to New York City to attend Come From Away, it was already clear that the outpouring of affection for the show wasnt just because of what was happening on the Broadway stage. I praise it not because it is the greatest musical ever written, but because it does something different on Broadway. Mr. Mandell, you can take offense to Joe if you like, but the "state of musical theatre on Broadway" is just fine. [43], In May 2021, it was announced that the Canadian Production of the musical would be on a limited run at Ottawa's Babs Asper Theatre in July 2024 before returning to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre in September 2024.[44]. But one of the reasons why comments are permitted is so that people can provide their differing interpretations on such subjects. There is a lot of good work being done across the country in the regionals and I, for one, am glad that I get to witness many of these productions in a given year. It will star Willemijn Verkaik as Beverley Bass. [25], Following its runs in San Diego and Seattle, the show played out-of-town engagements at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., from September 2, 2016, to October 9, 2016,[26][27] and then at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, from November 15, 2016, to January 8, 2017. This title is currently unavailable for licensing. Dictionary definition of defensive: "Self-justifying, oversensitive, prickly, paranoid, neurotic;" Wow, again with the neurotic New Yorker stereotype? "[75] Steven Suskin, drama critic for The Huffington Post, wrote that "'Come From Away' is altogether different and altogether gripping, brave and new and unusual and overwhelmingly heart-tugging. In reply to My understanding is that the by Jonathan Mandell. And yes, I think it's defensive. "[72] Johnny Oleksinski with the New York Post wrote that "Every New Yorker must see this show", referring to the musical as "Broadway's biggest and best surprise of the season. I don't know who he is, but I do know this: At a time when I was trying to hide myself from myself, he was there to show me a new way. Besides, he said, it is superbly put together. Im sure the actresses who portrayed them on stage, Mary Alice and Gloria Foster, were terrific, but to me they simply channeled these people I would have enjoyed spending time with. This is not your job. Monologue: "There you have it, They white,Seems to us only white folks can laugh on Sundays.". Don't miss 'Come From Away'. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! [37] The production began performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto on February 13, 2018,[38] and recouped its full capitalization in 14 weeks. Jen Gushue explores the emergence of filk theatre, a niche genre that uses a folk-concert frame as a basis for storytelling. Just do the bloody simple decent thing and shut up about the rest. In October 2018 it became the longest-running Canadian musical in Broadway history, surpassing The Drowsy Chaperone's previous record of 674 performances,[4] and has since joined the list of Broadway shows with 1,000 or more performances. 2. Now, this is not a precise analogy. All these critical assessments strike me as especially irrelevant. It is clear to me that this business of Bob being scared of the Ganderites is, as I said, a "comic thread" -- not intended to be either realistic or reasonable. But Dear Evan Hansen? The Islanders are distinguished from the Plane People by their use of a Newfoundland dialect, which they point out in Welcome to the Rock. Along with acting out the events of the four days, characters step out from the story to narrate the events. "[65] Robert Cushman of the National Post called the production "outstanding. Direction is by Christopher Ashley, choreography by Kelly Devine, scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Gareth Owen, and music direction by Ian Eisendrath. "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley. 'Come From Away' allows theatergoers to register their dissent against whats happening in Washington, at least in their own mindsbut I couldnt help harboring some resentment towards the show and its admirers. To purchase, visit the Gerald Schoenfeld box office when it opens 10 AM (12 PM on Sundays) for that days performance only. "[68], Ben Brantley, chief theatre critic for The New York Times, wrote "Try, if you must, to resist the gale of good will that blows out of 'Come From Away,' the big bearhug of a musical that opened on Sunday night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater. (A bracinglykineticproductionthe Tony race for best musical of the year just got interesting.Peter Marks, Washington Post.) But I don't recall a single moment in the script in which the character is identified by his race. [95], In February 2021, it was announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on the film industry and the performing arts, the film adaptation was cancelled in favor of producing a live recording of the stage production with the members of the Broadway cast reprising their roles, to be released in September 2021 on the 20th anniversary of the attacks. Welcome to Agrabah. The gravity of the attacks nevertheless continues to set in as US airspace is eventually reopened. Oh, oh, away we go Kick it into turbo Headin' through the cosmos Oh, oh, away we go Flyin' through the atmosphere Oh, oh, away we go This is outta sight Look out for the satellites Oh, oh, away we go Watch us as we disappear dialog (Magellan looks out at the audience expansively and she begins her monologue.) After 1,670 performances and 25 previews on Broadway,the Tony & Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical COME FROMAWAY will play its final Broadway performance this fall. I saw this in the West End and loved it and on returning to Aus have been singing its praises. But, putting aside my personal reaction based on the subject matter, I also thought that the characters were treated too superficially, the music was not varied enough, that the show played it too safe and cute. Fair enough. I agree with your assessment of the quality of the book of the show, as well with the Wall St Journals, its deeply flawed and very pedestrian at times. However, we have dozens of other monologues that you can read. Music Theatre International (Australasia). That indeed is something I talk about in the very first paragraph of the piece -- that one's reaction to a show is in part based on what we bring into the theatre to begin with. When you are someone like me, you connect with that dark place instantly and you identify with it. To alleviate rising fear and mounting tensions ("On The Edge"), the passengers are invited to be initiated as honorary Newfoundlanders at the local bar ("Heave Away / Screech In"). I don't believe, as you do, that the show is "apolitical" or "innocuous. And then they can go back to their regularly regimented lives, do nothing about it, yet feel that in some way they have. The next of our comedy monologues comes from the dark comedy, God of Carnage. I. Orange, CA, The Sound of Music So Canada shouldn't tell this story because it's . I don't think for one moment anyone was saying "See, we are better than New York". The full production, directed by Brian Hill, was an artistic success, but Rubinoff was unable to attract a Canadian producer for further development. The more outrageous Trump tweets, the more outrageous everyone reacts. [3] It opened on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March 12, 2017, and became a critical and box office success, routinely playing to standing-room-only audiences even during previews. the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Michael Rubinoff Producer, Sheridan The Gander townspeople spring to action and prepare to house, feed, clothe, and comfort the nearly 7,000 passengers (along with 19 animals in cargo) ("Blankets and Bedding"). Come From Away Come From Away Musical New Work Writers: Irene Sankoff David Hein Ian Eisendrath Monologues Sorry! I suppose if I squint very hard I could see how wondering why a reviewer talked more about politics than the play itself could be construed as a "personal attack". This is, of course, in sharp contrast to President Donald Trump. About an apolitical play. There were many New Yorkers who behaved decently during 9/11, even though their lives were endangered. Why are you spending more time talking about Trump and Trudeau than the songs in an apolitical play? Take care of others. As the passengers and crew fly away to their homes, they joyously exchange stories of the immense kindness and generosity that was shown to them by the Newfoundland strangers in their time of need ("Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere"), but not before a Muslim traveller, faced with increasing prejudice from his fellow passengers, undergoes a humiliating strip search prior to boarding. Perhaps the best speech in the whole film. Everyone. 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