However, I can't agree with you that it isn't name-calling to label a hypothetical New Yorker and Jesse Green "overly defensive" for having a view different from your own about a musical on Broadway. 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. When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada traveled to New York City to attend Come From Away, it was already clear that the outpouring of affection for the show wasnt just because of what was happening on the Broadway stage. [96][97] In April 2021, Apple TV+ acquired the film's distribution rights. 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. She isn't coming yet, Toto. "[73] Peter Marks of The Washington Post called the show "an effervescent musical" and "an antidote for what ails the American soul. We don't care where you came from! And since I am emphasizing opinion, my opinion is that Jose Carrasquillo should get over himself. "[72] Johnny Oleksinski with the New York Post wrote that "Every New Yorker must see this show", referring to the musical as "Broadway's biggest and best surprise of the season. Don't even start it! o you presume to criticize the Great Oz? We don't currently have any monologues from Come From Away . You're confusing courage with wisdom. I have now convinced several people to see it but we are all located in Brisbane and the production is currently in Melbourne only. Come From Away Come From Away Musical New Work Writers: Irene Sankoff David Hein Ian Eisendrath Monologues Sorry! Something of the same phenomenon occurred with Having Our Say, a 1995 play by Emily Mann based on an oral history of two sistersBessie Delaney, who at the time of the play was age 104, and Sarah Delaney, who was 106. Due to continued demand, the show transferred to the nearby Elgin Theatre on February 5, 2019, after ending its run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre on January 20, 2019. Shows Come From Away Come From Away Musical New Work Writers: Irene Sankoff David Hein Ian Eisendrath Songs "Welcome to the Rock" - Claude, Company "38 Planes" - Company "Blankets and Bedding" - Company "28 Hours / Wherever We Are" - Company "Darkness and Trees" - Company "On the Bus" - Company "Darkness and Trees - Reprise" - Company To alleviate rising fear and mounting tensions ("On The Edge"), the passengers are invited to be initiated as honorary Newfoundlanders at the local bar ("Heave Away / Screech In"). Watch the Movie The Wizard of Oz After the curtain call, Joel Hatch spoke to the audience, thanking them for attending the show, as well as thanking the crew, house staff, swings, and understudies, all who have been crucial parts of the show, especially during this unprecedented era of performing theatre during a pandemic. 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", In reply to Bob's being scared of the by Ronmags. Once in a while, an event occurs that is so viscerally powerful that you will always remember exactly what you were doing when it happened. COME FROM AWAY was originally co-produced in 2015 by La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theater & presented in 2016 by Fords Theatre. One such Gander resident, Beulah Cooper, head of the Gander Legion, was quoted recently as saying she didn't understand what the fuss was all about; anybody would have done what they did. Why are you guys so prone to censorship? Broadway performances of COME FROM AWAY will resume on Friday, January 7 2022 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. But then there's no real point in further conversation about this, is there? Perhaps the best speech in the whole film. In reply to 1. The musical opened at the La Jolla Playhouse in June 2015, directed by Christopher Ashley and featuring Joel Hatch as the Mayor of Gander, Jenn Colella as Beverley, and Chad Kimball as Kevin. And I could see a fellow New Yorker coming away from this show feeling that, yes, the Canadians are saying "See, we are better than New York." Broadway's Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away resumed performances last night at Broadway's Schoenfeld Theatre. That was why I was careful to say to you "My interpretation, based on the authors' own words, is at least as valid as yours." And when they come out, they think deep thoughts and with no more brains than you have. Oversimplified yes, but that's what everyone decent who's going to the show is screaming for, right along with the show! I can't do this. Come From Away allows theatregoers to register their dissent against whats happening in Washington, at least in their own minds. Arguably even more tragic are the events that transpired on September 11, 2001. 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. (The others are Hamilton, Book of Mormon, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hello, Dolly starring Bette Midler.) Production Manager at Labyrinth Theater Company Canadians are of course free to create whatever they want. College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada and was further developed at Goodspeed Availability tends to decrease closer to the actual performance date. Oct. 3, 2022 On Sunday afternoon, ". Or are they gonna go all Norman Bates." 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. It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. My interpretation, based on the authors' own words, is at least as valid as yours. 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"). 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. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Come from Away is a Canadian musical, with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. 2. And yes the people of Gander are as complex and nuanced as anyone anywhere. Think yourselves lucky that I'm giving you an audience tomorrow, instead of twenty years from now! But, putting aside my personal reaction based on the subject matter, I also thought that the characters were treated too superficially, the music was not varied enough, that the show played it too safe and cute. Just be decent and treat people well and screw the politics! Welcome to Agrabah. It was announced on January 20, 2021, that the previously scheduled concert version of the musical has been cancelled. But there will be time to tell those stories. "[71] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter called the musical "heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining especially in these politically fractious times. "I certainly don't say that it shouldn't have been made at all -- and, since I apparently created the hypothetical New Yorkers of which you speak, I can say with authority that they don't say that either.Yes, he, I and they have some problems with the show. I think I understand why people are drawn to this show. ", "Come From Away: Heart-warming musical lives up to the hype", "Come From Away is an 'outstandingly sensible' production that couldn't have a better ending", "BWW Review: 'Come From Away' Is A Loving Tribute To The Best In All Of Us", "Review: Come From Away, a Canadian Embrace on a Grim Day", "Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY Lands on Broadway - All the Reviews! In reply to Canadians are of course free by Jonathan Mandell. I am a little worried about how much Irish Whiskey Im drinking". But they have one thing you haven't got: a diploma. In any case, one of the points of the essay is that it's the theatergoers who are reacting to the show "politically," whether or not the theater makers intended it to be taken that way. Dictionary definition of defensive: "Self-justifying, oversensitive, prickly, paranoid, neurotic;" Wow, again with the neurotic New Yorker stereotype? If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow why oh why can't I? In reply to Well, you removed my comment by blufftonee. I praise it not because it is the greatest musical ever written, but because it does something different on Broadway. Come From Away Musical Tells Story Of Resilience After 9/11 Musical tales to make hearts leap, at a time when they were desolate Come From Away Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway See Come From Away Cast Member Emily Walton Get a Special Onstage Surprise Come From Away audience members receive $200 during Broadway matinee A limited number of $58 rush tickets will be available for both performances on Saturday 10/1. 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