Come From Away
book, music and lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN
directed by KENT GASH
June 6 – August 9, 2026
McGuire Proscenium Stage
A musical inspired by true events
At 9:26 a.m. on September 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration shuts down U.S. airspace in response to terrorist attacks, forcing all inbound planes to find alternate destinations. In total, 38 planes are diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, and the hospitable residents of the small Canadian town greet all 7,000 passengers with food, clothing and open hearts. By the time the “plane people” depart, defenses are down, romance blooms and lifelong friendships are formed. Based on the inspiring true story of Gander’s unexpected guests, this joyful musical honors our common humanity and highlights the importance of reaching out to those in need.
Three things to know
- This powerful musical spans the real-life timeline of passengers stranded in Newfoundland when 9/11 closed U.S. airspace, from the moment they land in the small town of Gander until the last plane departs.
- Come From Away deeply resonated with audiences when it premiered on Broadway, receiving seven Tony nominations in 2017 including Best Musical.
- Director Kent Gash returns to the Guthrie after directing the musical Guys and Dolls in our 2018–2019 Season.
Venue info
This production will take place on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices range from $40 to $104, including handling fees. Read about our ticket handling fees and policies.
| Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | |
| All previews | $82 | $70 | $53 | $45 | $40 |
| Tues, Wed evenings; weekday matinees | $86 | $74 | $59 | $49 | $44 |
| Sun, Thu evenings, Opening Nights | $96 | $84 | $69 | $61 | $54 |
| Fri evenings, Sat, Sun matinees | $100 | $88 | $73 | $65 | $60 |
| Saturday evenings | $104 | $92 | $77 | $69 | $64 |
Age recommendation
We recommend this production for ages 13 and up. Because content sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office to determine if this production is suitable for you and your party.
Group sales
All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
Come From Away
McGuire Proscenium
Accessibility
*ASL Interpreted Performances
*Audio Described Performances
*Open Captioned Performances
Relaxed performance
The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of Come From Away on Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.
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Come From Away
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