1. There. When an out-of-town friend visiting New York recently bought me a ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, I couldnt bring myself to go (Forgetting 9/11). You name none. 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? I'll repeat for your convenience: "Our reaction to any show is no doubt influenced by what we bring into the theatre with us, but once in a while a show owes its collective appeal to the world and the times more than any lyrics or lines." You might ask. In reply to After this last comment of by Jonathan Mandell. Just be decent and treat people well and screw the politics! Come from Awayis based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. The passengers and airline staff who return to the United States are faced with the horror of the attacks' aftermathincluding Hannah, who learns that her firefighter son died during the rescue efforts ("Something's Missing"). So I was wondering if there are plans to bring it to Brisbane. "[77] Jennifer Vanasco with WNYC called the show "a love letter to Newfoundland, to New York, to what people can do if they set aside fear and hate. An inner monologue can help you hear your own voice while canceling other external stimuli. My issue is with hypothetical New Yorkers' and Jesse Green's view that the show shouldn't have been made at all, because it deals with a tangential aspect of 9/11 and not the main events of that terrible day. Canada? 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. Canadians are of course free to create whatever they want. [32] The performance of March 15, 2017, on Broadway was attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (who addressed the audience before the show), other current and former Canadian federal politicians and provincial politicians from Newfoundland and Labrador, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, and Ivanka Trump. It was announced on January 20, 2021, that the previously scheduled concert version of the musical has been cancelled. We don't currently have any monologues from Come From Away. I said "I could see a fellow New Yorker" coming away from Come From Away feeling as if the Canadian authors were saying Canadians were superior. It will star Willemijn Verkaik as Beverley Bass. It's ridiculous and it's a sad circus. Cash & credit cards are accepted. If a reader came to this review to learn about the play, they would learn more about you and your politics. Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto? 127 views, 4 likes, 2 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Vincent Pelligrino: Ali's monologue from "Come From Away" www.vincentpelligrino.com o you presume to criticize the Great Oz? Dramatic monologues are a literary device that have been used since ancient Greek theatretoday, they are a common tool in modern plays and films. Broadway performances of COME FROM AWAY will resume on Friday, January 7 2022 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. "Get some bloody perspective! The net proceeds from the performances were donated to Gander, Gambo, Appleton, Lewisporte, Norris Arm, and Glenwood, the six towns that hosted the 7,000 travellers, along with the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Community Food Sharing Association. 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. (A bracinglykineticproductionthe Tony race for best musical of the year just got interesting.Peter Marks, Washington Post.) Sorry! [28] The entire run of the Toronto production sold out during its second week of performances. But I don't think it's a valid point of view to say that this story (which really happened) shouldn't be told. Yes, many people like what you call this feel-good musical, but "the single most interesting piece of musical theatre on Broadway"? There are many characters. [37] The production began performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto on February 13, 2018,[38] and recouped its full capitalization in 14 weeks. Come From Away allows theatregoers to register their dissent against whats happening in Washington, at least in their own minds. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. This title is currently unavailable for licensing. Also, to another point, I think there's a good reason it's not set in NYC. [47], An Australian production opened at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, in July 2019. You're confusing courage with wisdom. The fact that many - including yourself - are reading more into it is because we can and want to. In reply to For me, the contentious by Ronmags. [56][57], A Dutch production was announced on April 12, 2021. "[62], David Gerson with DC Metro Theatre Arts called the show "one of the most refreshing pieces of art that I have seen in years. Character: Ernestine. Come From Away Gender Male Age Range Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Mover Voice Baritone Vocal Technique Rock Time & Place Gander, Newfoundland, 2011 Tags lead male baritone muslim chef middle eastern prayer passenger Analysis Ali is a master chef for an international restaurant chain, but eyed READ MORE - PRO MEMBERS ONLY So Canada shouldn't tell this story because it's . Broadways COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! And since I am emphasizing opinion, my opinion is that Jose Carrasquillo should get over himself. Fair enough. Broadway performances of COME FROM AWAY will resume on Friday, January 7 2022 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. They just had the opportunity to be generous, and they took it. And the perspective is: Why is everyone getting caught up in all the minutiae of everyone's personal politics? He says in the video, "We have a phrase that we've carried with us throughout the last five years. To that end, I'd really like to produceCome From Away in the fall at my high school. [45] The West End production closed on January 7, 2023, after 1,048 performances. But to come out point-blank with a proposal of marriage--to make no love but with a marriage-contract, and begin a novel at the wrong end! Come From Away is now playing at Theatre Royal Sydney . Come From Away characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. It's a snapshot, entirely of a time and a place. 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. 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. Monologue: "There you have it, They white,Seems to us only white folks can laugh on Sundays.". Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! In your first comment, you said "What he's really concerned about is" -- but I used evidence to demonstrate that's not the intention of the authors. And that is the message of the show that some overly defensive New Yorkers seem to be missing. I admit I don't like hyperbole in reviews like "single most" . And the Plane People the US and their many diverse politics. [54] The Melbourne production became the Comedy Theatre's most successful musical in its history. Come From Away. I would suggest that is no more name-calling than calling the Ganderites "rubes. It calls for the elimination of cultural agenciesthe National Endowment for the Arts, the National Institutes of Health, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Corporation for Public Broadcastingas well as of the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund. Ask yourself: Would the reaction to Come from Away have been the same if it were not a true story? And I can be proud of who I am. Photos: CHICAGO's Jinkx Monsoon Meets the Press! 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. 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. It's smart, well directed, beautifully staged, and the audiences seem to love it. NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and HELLO, DOLLY! 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"). This is not your job. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. The next of our comedy monologues comes from the dark comedy, God of Carnage. [24] In Seattle, it broke all box office records (including highest grossing show and largest single ticket sales day) at Seattle Repertory Theatre. [9] The couple translated some stories directly to the musical while others were merged for story purposes. However, one of the more poignant moments in the story is in a lengthy story that . In your first comment, by Jonathan Mandell. Monologue 2: God of Carnage. He says "New Yorkers," not theatergoers. My interpretation, based on the authors' own words, is at least as valid as yours. 'Cause I couldn't hide from him. Now, you're certainly within your rights to an interpretation of the character that's at variance with the authors' intention. A limited number of $58 rush tickets will be available for both performances on Saturday 10/1. It's a remarkable story, and a lovely one. Cash & credit cards are accepted. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. 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"). Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Such is our world now. One of these New Yorkers seems primarily concerned that the rubes of Gander will steal his wallet. Mr. Mandell, you can take offense to Joe if you like, but the "state of musical theatre on Broadway" is just fine. Sankoff, Hein, Jon Kamen, Dave Sirulnick and Meredith Bennett executive produced. A play that goes to great lengths to avoid the politics of 911, for God's sake? MUST CLOSE 29 JANUARY. It's far, far away. I praise it not because it is the greatest musical ever written, but because it does something different on Broadway. Current venue: Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto. I explain the point of this "NewCrit" piece in the first paragraph. Written by MasterClass. [43], In May 2021, it was announced that the Canadian Production of the musical would be on a limited run at Ottawa's Babs Asper Theatre in July 2024 before returning to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre in September 2024.[44]. To call any New Yorker who feels this way "defensive" is to make an ad hominem attack. Check out these notable MTI productions around the world. 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 is a by blufftonee. They are called phila er, phila er, yes, er, Good Deed Doers. 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. 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. I'm a New Yorker reacting to a show that's on a New York stage. ", "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! I of course don't agree with your assessment, for reasons I just explained. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the townsfolk of Gander (including Claude the mayor, Oz the police constable, Beulah the teacher, Bonnie the SPCA worker and others) describe life in Newfoundland and how they learn of the terrorist attacks taking place in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania ("Welcome to the Rock"). . It is clear to me that this business of Bob being scared of the Ganderites is, as I said, a "comic thread" -- not intended to be either realistic or reasonable. Some of the most decent lost their lives.". Expected general release is unknown. Someday I'll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me Somewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly. It's in a place that is far away from NYC, so they have Perspective. It peaked at number 92 on the Top Current Albums chart and number two on the Cast Albums chart. [31] An additional show was also added on the evening of December 18, 2016. Rush tickets are not available for our final performance on Sunday 10/2. Complete List! International Presenting Now: Collaborative Models, Practices, and Pathways Toward a Sustainable Future, Indigenous, First Nations, Native Theatre. Members of a prominent Harlem family, they knew the greats of the Harlem Renaissance, and they themselves were pioneers, both in civil rights and in their own respective professions: Bessie Delany was one of the first black woman dentists licensed in New York. 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. The workshop was sufficiently successful that Rubinoff invited Sankoff and Hein to finish writing it for a full production at Sheridan in 2013, as part of the college's regular theatrical season. Jen Gushue explores the emergence of filk theatre, a niche genre that uses a folk-concert frame as a basis for storytelling. Period. The article is just the start of the conversationwe want to know what you think about this subject, too! "[65] Robert Cushman of the National Post called the production "outstanding. This play was written by a French playwright name Yazmina Reza. Music Theatre International (Australasia). 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. San Juan Capistrano, CA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Back where I come from, we have universities, seats of great learning, where men go to become great thinkers. [98] It was released on September 10, 2021. Chacun a son gout, as the French say. Once more, father, nothing can be more It's a comic thread the purpose of which eventually becomes clear -- to show that he soon sheds his suspicious New York nature because of the overwhelming warmth and generosity of the Canadians. Finally, in Scene 29, he says:"Im not worried about my wallet. Is there any way to open up those discussions among the people who make those decisions to get the rights released sooner to help us all? Why are you spending more time talking about Trump and Trudeau than the songs in an apolitical play? You do seem in personal attack mode, with that gratuitous "You do you, I suppose"and I don't even have to squint. 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. I don't think it is such a good thing. Personally, I'll take it. I don't believe, as you do, that the show is "apolitical" or "innocuous. I certainly don't feel any "need" to believe that humans are decent. This is, of course, in sharp contrast to President Donald Trump. Staging is minimal, making use of only a few tables and twelve chairs to be the airplanes, the buses, and the various locations within Gander. So it's probably more accurate to wonder whether he's saying it should not have come to New York, rather than that it should not have been made at all. But one of the reasons why comments are permitted is so that people can provide their differing interpretations on such subjects. They're hungry, and they need sandwiches. Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Production Manager at Labyrinth Theater Company. 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. (A gushily sentimental piece of theatrical yard goods that makes every mistake a musical can make.Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal.) The endless arguing about anything just to to keep a foot hold anywhere. Prior to Broadway. Twelve actors tell the story of both the Islanders and the Plane People, revealing the fear and uncertainty that came with the terrorist attacks as well as the profound generosity and compassion of strangers. 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. Come From Away allows theatregoers to register their dissent against what's happening in Washington, at least in their own minds. America is the modern master of dumbing it down. Why are you guys so prone to censorship? And it's what people want! Clips from the Broadway production of Come From Away! In reply to Canadians are of course free by Jonathan Mandell. [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." The "homophobic jokes" to which Mr. Carrasquillo surely refers is something I wrote about in my review for DC Theatre Scene, recounting a scene in a bar: "A gay couple, both named Kevin, (Chad Kimball and Caesar Samayoa), are cautious about their relationship in what might be redneck territory, but when they let it slip, they discover half the denizens seem to have relatives who are gay. 4. COME FROM AWAY (NAMT Festival 2013) was originally developed at ", In reply to What he's really concerned by Ronmags. Very necessary in this case. That's a very mediocre commodity. The Gander townspeople spring to action and prepare to house, feed, clothe, and comfort the nearly 7,000 passengers (along with 19 animals in cargo) ("Blankets and Bedding"). And I would argue that even if the script doesn't specifically mention that Bob is supposed to be African-American, there are nuances with an African-American character fearing to be shot that wouldn't be there with a white actor. Back where I come from there are men who do nothing all day but good deeds. Is there a way for other South American producers, for example from Brazil, to acquire the licensing rights for the show? Buy Premium tickets HERE. In reply to You, hypothetical New by Ronmags. I actually don't think people are decent at all - that's why we're in the terrible world that we are. On the very day of Trudeaus speech in Broadways Gerald Schoenfeld Theatreas it happens, on the Ides of MarchTrump released his budget plan. Like the lady from the Legion who said she just carried a tray of sandwiches over to the legion. [5], The musical premiered at The Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, in December 2018 and then transferred to the Phoenix Theatre in the West End in February 2019. 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. Perhaps the best speech in the whole film. In the body of this piece, I link to a review I did in DC Theatre Scene that goes into some depth about the show. To purchase, visit the Gerald Schoenfeld box office when it opens 10 AM (12 PM on Sundays) for that days performance only. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Under different circumstances, nothing he said would seem especially noteworthy. Bring a damn tray of sandwiches. New York, NY, Auditons for AMDA (Virtual) ", "New Musical 'Come From Away' Begins Broadway Previews Feb. 18", "Justin Trudeau touts Come From Away's message as Ivanka Trump attends NYC performance", "Justin Trudeau Brings Ivanka Trump to Broadway Show on Welcoming Outsiders", "Check the Statuses of Broadway Shows During the Coronavirus Shutdown", "Broadway Update on Performance Cancellations", "Continued Extraordinary Demand for the Tony Award-Winning Musical COME FROM AWAY Forces Transfer to The Elgin Theatre as of February 5, 2019", "Come From Away coming to St. John's in January", "Why was Dear Evan Hansen a commercial flop in Toronto? It is beautiful and clever, peculiar to its medium, while remaining emotionally resonant. www.vincentpelligrino.com On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. Newsweek cheers,It takes you to a place you never want to leave!. Come From Away Come From Away Musical New Work Writers: Irene Sankoff David Hein Ian Eisendrath Monologues Sorry! 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 Gander's airstrip on September 11, 2001. The more outrageous Trump tweets, the more outrageous everyone reacts. Merchant "Ah, Salaam and good evening to you worthy friend. In reply to 1. You clearly have a different view of Come From Away than I do. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. However, we have dozens of other monologues that you can read. Don't miss 'Come From Away'. I mean, are they charging for these free showers? Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. 3. Find our full comments policy here. [10], In 2011, Sankoff and Hein visited Gander on the tenth anniversary of the attacks to interview locals and returning passengers. Popular Types: Women Men Teens Kids Comedic Contemporary Shakespeare Explore Great Monologues for Men There was that summer after senior year . 2. 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. It is based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes, carrying approximately 7,000 passengers, were ordered to land unexpectedly at Gander International Airport. You spend two lines discussing the music in this *musical*. [95], In February 2021, it was announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on the film industry and the performing arts, the film adaptation was cancelled in favor of producing a live recording of the stage production with the members of the Broadway cast reprising their roles, to be released in September 2021 on the 20th anniversary of the attacks. 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. The travellers are initially taken aback by their hosts' uncommon hospitality, but they slowly let their guards down and begin to bond with the quirky townsfolk and each other. "[70] Joe Westerfield with Newsweek wrote that "'Come From Away' accomplishes what all the best musicals do: It takes you to a place where you didn't know you wanted to go, and makes you not want to leave. 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. Initially surprised that anybody would be interested in them, they eventually were coaxed into telling what turned out to be a fascinating tale. Every pusillanimous creature that crawls on the Earth or slinks through slimy seas has a brain. But I have to admit that I couldnt help harboring some resentment towards the show and its admirers. It's a good show, but entirely conventional; directed well - but by the numbers; and not terribly memorable overall, other than for the performances, in my humble opinion. Or are they gonna go all Norman Bates." Besides, he said, it is superbly put together. Or worse, ignored completely. It's hidden. Not deep or complex enough for you? Just do the bloody simple decent thing and shut up about the rest. It's become an addiction to bickering for the sake of bickering and the merit of each topic subjugated in the process . You ungrateful creatures! Come from Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. 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. 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