It seems to me that there is no other interpretation of that statement other than implying that the show should not have been made, but opinions may differ. Broadway performances of COME FROM AWAY will resume on Friday, January 7 2022 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. In reply to 1. I don't think for one moment anyone was saying "See, we are better than New York". We are here because of you! But even the most stalwart cynics may have trouble staying dry-eyed during this portrait of heroic hospitality under extraordinary pressure. well . Take a look at our The next of our comedy monologues comes from the dark comedy, God of Carnage. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. 1. So, all I'm saying is, for a culture that is built on "think less but more", This is a perfect show for them. You are under the unfortunate delusion that simply because you run away from danger, you have no courage. However, one of the more poignant moments in the story is in a lengthy story that . In reply to Yes, many people like what by Jonathan Mandell. Well, you removed my comment wondering why you seem incapable of not returning to Trump and your need to defend your own bitterness when discussing an innocuous play. 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In reply to For me, the contentious by Ronmags. I saw this in the West End and loved it and on returning to Aus have been singing its praises. International Presenting Now: Collaborative Models, Practices, and Pathways Toward a Sustainable Future, Indigenous, First Nations, Native Theatre. 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". Or are they gonna go all Norman Bates." [45] The West End production closed on January 7, 2023, after 1,048 performances. With everything that's going on in the world now, we need some joy. From the dust of the wreckage, though, came hope and a unified country. [24] In Seattle, it broke all box office records (including highest grossing show and largest single ticket sales day) at Seattle Repertory Theatre. Bring a damn tray of sandwiches. HowlRound is a space for knowledge-sharing, and we welcome spirited, thoughtful, and on-topic dialogue. Canada? Click "Follow" to be among the first to know when this title is released. Prior to Broadway. Availability tends to decrease closer to the actual performance date. Watch the Movie The Wizard of Oz So I was wondering if there are plans to bring it to Brisbane. [9] The National Alliance for Musical Theatre in New York selected it as a showcase presentation in fall 2013, where a performance, also directed by Brian Hill, led to the show being optioned by Junkyard Dog Productions, the production company behind Memphis and First Date.[10][11]. Popular Types: Women Men Teens Kids Comedic Contemporary Shakespeare Explore Great Monologues for Men There was that summer after senior year . [33][34], On March 12, 2020, the show suspended production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The musical has been received by audiences and critics as a cathartic reminder of the capacity for human kindness in even the darkest of times[1] and the triumph of humanity over hate. Below you'll find 31 fresh, funny comedic monologues. Why is this first 9/11 musical on Broadway set 1,500 miles away from New Yorkor indeed very far from any place that was attacked? But what I find fascinating is that I think it's those flaws that are making it so successful. The world is complex. As in the show, no one in Gandar cares weather you're white, black, gay, straight, or Muslim. Yes, the show is an oversimplified statement of "just be decent, do the decent thing." Dont miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Let's let the show stand on it's own merits. The musical ran at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, from December 2018 to January 2019, before transferring to the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End from January 30, 2019, with a British cast. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that were all part of a global family. Jen Gushue explores the emergence of filk theatre, a niche genre that uses a folk-concert frame as a basis for storytelling. I realize that this hasn't been opened to the public, but I was wondering if it is possible to perform one (possibly two) songs for high school competition. Why, anybody can have a brain. Not that this doesn't exist anywhere else in the world of course, but America has kinda perfected it while presently maintaining a reletively low body count in comparison to others' history. Arguably even more tragic are the events that transpired on September 11, 2001. If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow why oh why can't I? [39] During the hiatus, the cast performed eight benefit concerts of the show at the Holy Heart Theatre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Critics suggesting that Come From Away is somehow a musical for our complex political times should actually expand their horizons and read 1984, The Handmaid's Tale and Blindness for a start. Very necessary in this case. I know my five students would love to tackle this show. The Wizard of Oz Monologues - True Monologue The Wizard of Oz Monologues 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. 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. It takes simple people from a very simple place like Gander to remind all the Plane People that we're all just citizens of the world in the and we all have the same needs; Food, shelter, warmth. [36] From June 21, 2022, until August 7, 2022, original cast member Jenn Colella briefly returned as Beverley/Annette & others. [46] A UK touring production is planned to begin in February 2024. [29] The show's ticket sales set a record for the then 109-year-old Royal Alex Theatre, selling $1.7 million in tickets in a single week. Original Cast Member Joel Hatch, who plays Mayor Claude Elliott in the musical based on a remarkable true story, made a brief curtain speech at the end of the show thanking the audiences for supporting Broadway. Rush tickets are not available for our final performance on Sunday 10/2. [47], An Australian production opened at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, in July 2019. Thanks for your comments. Current venue: Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto. Now, this is not a precise analogy. Go inside Come From Away: The Concert Steele Community Centre in Gander and September 19-21 at the Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's, which brought home the musical about the small Canadian town that temporarily doubled in population in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and tells the real-life stories of the people from there, and those who came from away. [94] In April 2019, Sankoff and Hein stated that the intention was to shoot in Gander and cast lesser-known actors, with Gander residents as extras. He's way harsher about the show than I am, but he does talk about "its fine qualities, which are sufficient to position Come From Away as a possible feel-good hit. You spend two lines discussing the music in this *musical*. Out of some three dozen characters portrayed in the musical, only two are New Yorkers. It is what it is - and what it is, is a feel-good piece, much like most feel-good pieces, with broadly drawn characters (that are based on real people - see some of the interviews), and a message of tolerance. You ungrateful creatures! My understanding is that the editors deleted your previous comment, because it attacked me personally, a violation of their comments policy. It's smart, well directed, beautifully staged, and the audiences seem to love it. Do you realize how ridiculous this sounds? We are trying to pick a show for Spring 2023 and were interested in doing Come From Away. The Australian production began performances in Melbourne. Musicals Festival of New Artists, in East Haddam, CT. Is there a way for other South American producers, for example from Brazil, to acquire the licensing rights for the show? If someone wants to write another show that is more directly related, then they are most welcome to do that. "[63] Peter Marks, in his review in The Washington Post, noted that the musical "stirs powerful memories of 9/11 if the book's mechanics unfold with too much sugar, the score has an infectious, gritty vitality: Especially good is a number set in a Gander pub, choreographed by Kelly Devine, during which a risibly nutty local initiation rite is performed, involving the embrace of a recently caught codfish. "It's Celtic and I guess not good," you write, summing up/satirizing my view. o you presume to criticize the Great Oz? 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 This New York Times Critics Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. No one is saying that Ganderites are inherently better people (especially the townspeople themselves). The first professional production was a collaboration by the La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre in 2015. They're begging! You do seem in personal attack mode, with that gratuitous "You do you, I suppose"and I don't even have to squint. 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. The full production, directed by Brian Hill, was an artistic success, but Rubinoff was unable to attract a Canadian producer for further development. You're confusing courage with wisdom. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Ganders airstrip on September 11, 2001. Dictionary definition of defensive: "Self-justifying, oversensitive, prickly, paranoid, neurotic;" Wow, again with the neurotic New Yorker stereotype? [59][60], Misha Berson, writing for the Seattle Times, praised Christopher Ashley's fluid staging, calling the show a "meaningful balm to the benumbed psyche." You clearly have a different view of Come From Away than I do. Why is this first 9/11 musical on Broadway set 1,500 miles away from New Yorkor indeed very far from any place that was attacked? Written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, a married couple from Toronto who interviewed hundreds of participants, Come From Away fashions a musical out of the true story of the residents of the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland, who for several days took care of some 7,000 passengers and crew in thirty-eight airplanes that were forced to land at the local airport after the attacks of September 11, 2001. [96][97] In April 2021, Apple TV+ acquired the film's distribution rights. What he's really concerned about is that when he is told to just take people's garden furniture, he's going to be shot, or otherwise dealt with harshly. The folk and country influenced pop score is tuneful and the cast sings the hell out of it. And when they come out, they think deep thoughts and with no more brains than you have. 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. Bring them to the legion. I meant as an explanation not as a defence. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA also provided development support. It is unreasonable in the particular context of Gander, because you're not going to get very far with anything even if you do decide to steal it. Come From Away. (The others are Hamilton, Book of Mormon, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hello, Dolly starring Bette Midler.) The attacks result in US airspace being closed, forcing 38 international aircraft to be diverted and land unexpectedly at the Gander airport, doubling the population of the small Newfoundland town, which is unequipped for the influx of stranded travellers ("38 Planes"). Cassidy Dawn Graves writes about the anti-capitalist narrative present in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and the significance of producing the musical in 2018. Some critics agree with that assessment of its quality. Character: Ernestine. Come From Away | Cast & Creative | Official Site Skip to main content TOUR CAST Marika Aubrey Beverley & Others Kevin Carolan Claude & Others Harter Clingman Oz & Others Christine Toy Johnson Diane & Others Julie Johnson Beulah & Others James Earl Jones II Bob & Others James Kall Nick & Others Julia Knitel Janice & Others Ali Momen 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. Also, to another point, I think there's a good reason it's not set in NYC. It peaked at number 92 on the Top Current Albums chart and number two on the Cast Albums chart. In your first comment, by Jonathan Mandell. [42] After a 21-month pandemic hiatus beginning in March 2020, Come From Away reopened on December 15, 2021, but closed again on December 22. In reply to And I could see a fellow New by Jonathan Mandell. Broadway performances of COME FROM AWAY will resume on Friday, January 7 2022 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. 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. Premium seats are the best seats in the house, and may still be available when general tickets are not. Period. 2. Is that right? Mr. Mandell, you can take offense to Joe if you like, but the "state of musical theatre on Broadway" is just fine. It's the single most interesting piece of musical theatre on Broadway, in any case. "[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. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these 'come from aways' into their lives. As Claude the mayor professes, "Tonight we honour what was lost, but we also commemorate what we found.". The staff of HowlRound Theatre Commons at Emerson College wish to respectfully acknowledge that our offices are situated on land stolen from its original holders, the Massachuset and Wampanoag people. [10], In the meantime, Goodspeed Musicals of East Haddam, Connecticut, included the show in its workshop program. While some characters and stories are an amalgamation of several people and experiences, others are grounded in true people, such as Captain Beverly Bass, the first female captain for American Airlines; Kevin Tuerff and Kevin Jung, the couple from LA; and Nick and Diane, the couple who met in Gander. You, hypothetical New Yorkers and Jesse Green are of course entitled to your views on the character and the show, as I am entitled to mine (I disagree that my interpretation is at odds with the authors' intentions, but you are perfectly entitled to think so). In reply to Chacun a son gout, as the by Jonathan Mandell. 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. And I'm not gonna leave here ever, ever again, because I love you all, and - oh, Auntie Em - there's no place like home! But Trudeau makes a point of advocating for refugees and celebrating the arts. If a reader came to this review to learn about the play, they would learn more about you and your politics. This is, of course, in sharp contrast to President Donald Trump. I don't know how "simple"the people in Gander are. America is the modern master of dumbing it down. Come From Away is a story of that hope and unification. It's far, far away. BOOK TICKETS. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Not really a question, but wouldn't it be nice if the rights were opened up in time for several of us to plan a production around the 9/11 20th Anniversary? Listen to Curtain Call Theatre's Podcast featuring an interview with Broadway's Come From Away creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Any update on the release date? [31] An additional show was also added on the evening of December 18, 2016. [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. "[67] Alan Henry of Broadway World said "You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be a better person when you leave the theatre. Original Cast Member Joel Hatch, who plays Mayor Claude Elliott. It will star Willemijn Verkaik as Beverley Bass. And I think, what is up with this? [6] On July 1, 2022, it was announced that the London production would close on January 7, 2023. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Meanwhile, the pilots, flight attendants and passengers are initially not permitted to leave the planes, forcing them to deal with confusing and conflicting information about what has happened and why they were suddenly grounded ("28 Hours / Wherever We Are"). Character: Sister James . That doesn't strike me as a good thing. Welcome to Agrabah. The irony for me is that it wasnt the Trump Effect that most affected my view of Come From Away. Enough with the politics Just do the damn decent thing! There must be. The importance of what's being debated is taking a back seat to the obsessive need to rant, from both sides of the isle. We don't currently have any monologues from Come From Away. 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. Walk down the street and look into the eyes of the man or woman you walk past. The rest is irrelivant. There are other 9/11 stories that can't be told just yet, because not enough time has passed. Don't even start it! (A gushily sentimental piece of theatrical yard goods that makes every mistake a musical can make.Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal.) Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. With all due respect, Ronmags, your take on this character, whose name is Bob, is at variance with that of the authors of Come From Away, who write the following character description of him: "Bob: A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where hes landed, fearing that its World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Now, you're certainly within your rights to an interpretation of the character that's at variance with the authors' intention. To call any New Yorker who feels this way "defensive" is to make an ad hominem attack. The show relates some of the ways in which the townspeople took to their hosting duties with exceptional hospitality and ingenuity. Perusal and license applications are not available until release. Fair enough. If we literally all just ignored it, just switched it off, Trump and all his ilk would disappear like a shadow before you even knew it. 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. [5], A second Canadian production opened in a sold-out, four-week run in Winnipeg at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in January 2018.
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