Come From Away

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With a remarkably talented ensemble cast of a dozen performers and 6 stand-bys, one of whom, Cailin  Stadnyk,  performed on opening night, Come From Away makes its second appearance on the Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Academy of Music stage. Come From Away tells the extraordinary story of the hospitality of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, after 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers of multiple nationalities were rerouted to its airport after the skies were closed due to the dreadful attacks of 9/11. The lighting on the set is phenomenal throughout the duration of the show. The backdrop appears to be a plane some times, but a subtle switch in the projected lens has the audience believing they are  looking at clouds in a sky. The minimalistic set is perfect. Chairs that are once rows in an airplane are successfully rearranged to become seats in a bar for a new scene. The music is uplifting; the choreography is brilliant and this rendition is every bit as excellent as the original Come from Away that appeared on Broadway and as the first touring company that appeared in Philadelphia as part of the Broadway series. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or visiting online at www.kimmelculturalcampus.org. In person tickets can be purchased daily from 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office located at 240 S. Broad Street.