Award-winning musical about the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers in Gander, Newfoundland, performed at Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage.
Come From Away opens at the Walnut Street Theatre on Tuesday, April 13, and runs through May 30. It's an award-winning musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and it's part of the theater's 2026-27 Mainstage season.
The show is built around a true story: on September 11, 2001, 38 planes were diverted to Gander, a small, isolated community in Newfoundland, leaving 7,000 passengers stranded. As the town opens its doors to all those newcomers, the story follows the human connections and kindness that emerge in the face of tragedy. It's a musical that balances music, humor, and heart, and it's based on the real people who lived through those days in Gander.
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If you're planning to go, there are a few practical things to keep in mind. The production offers open-captioned and audio-description performances, so there are options if you need them. Tickets for Tuesday through Friday evening performances are $20, and if you're bringing a group of 15 or more, those tickets start at $55. Both prices include a $2.50 historic preservation fee. The Walnut Street Theatre is at 825 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, and the show runs from April 13 to May 30, 2027.
