Come From Away

Come From Away opens at the Topfer Theatre at Zach on August 19, and it stays through September 27, so you've got a good window to catch it. It's a Tony Award-winning musical based on a true story: on September 11, 2001, 7,000 airline passengers were diverted to Gander, a tiny town in Newfoundland, Canada. The locals there took them in, welcoming them into their homes and their lives while the world was in shock.

The show is built around an infectious score that draws on Celtic folk and bluegrass, and it's described as a warm, lively, and spirited communal experience that shines a light on the very best of humanity. It's less about the tragedy of that day and more about how a small town responded to it—the kindness of strangers and the way a community opens up when it's needed most. If you're into folk music, that's a good place to start, but the story is what really carries it.

Tickets are $28.00, and the run goes from August 19 all the way to September 27, so you don't have to rush to see it on opening night. The Topfer Theatre at Zach is at 202 S. Lamar, right at South Lamar and Barton Springs, so it's an easy spot to get to.