Presented by TowneBank and City of Norfolk, Arts Alliance, VCA and NEA Virginia Stage Company produced in partnership with Christopher Newport University presents Come From Away Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Tom Quaintance September 2-21, 2026 In a small town in Newfoundland, an ordinary morning becomes extraordinary when the world suddenly changes. On September 11th, 2001, thirty-eight planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers are diverted to the tiny town of Gander. As cultures collide and uncertainty fills the air, strangers open their homes, their kitchens, and their hearts. This acclaimed Broadway hit tells the remarkable true story of kindness in the face of crisis. With a soaring score and an ensemble cast playing dozens of characters, Come From Away celebrates the generosity that can appear when we need it most. And reminds us how deeply connected we really are.