The Comedia Musica Players
CURRENT PRODUCTION
Comedia will present their annual fall musical, "COME FROM AWAY", on Nov. 12-14, 2026 at the newly renovated Historic Phillips Auditorium in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The creative team behind the production includes Alyssa Sparks as Show Director, Jacob Pedersen and Dan Cassady as Music Director/Conductors, Shelly Bottorf as Rehearsal Accompanist and Jenna Hendrix as Choreographer.
Come From Away is a critically acclaimed musical featuring a culturally relevant script accompanied by a deeply moving score by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. The show has earned global success with 37 award nominations, 13 of which resulted in wins, most notably Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards. The show’s global presence resonates across all audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together, no matter what the circumstances.
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. 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. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Come From Away gives theatres the opportunity to contribute to its worldwide impact by spreading the show's message of kindness, unity, and resilience with their communities. With a flexible cast size and possibilities for technical creativity, Come From Away is guaranteed to be a show for audiences to remember.
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"COME FROM AWAY" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International and all authorized performance materials are supplied by: Music Theatre International, 423 West 55th Street, Second Floor, New York, NY 10019 T: +1 (212) 541-4684
