Come From Away

Come From Away at Liddy Doenges Theatre at Tulsa Performing Arts Center

When thirty-eight planes landed unexpectedly in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001, a small town opened its doors to thousands of stranded travelers. Come From Away brings that extraordinary true story to the Liddy Doenges Theatre stage Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM, performed by Theatre Tulsa's own talented cast.

This isn't a touring production passing through. It's your neighbors, friends, and fellow Tulsans telling a story about what happens when strangers become family overnight. Irene Sankoff and David Hein's musical celebrates kindness across cultural differences, humor in chaos, and the human instinct to care for one another when the world feels uncertain. The show won the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and ran five years on Broadway, but experiencing it live with local performers adds something touring companies can't replicate: community.

You'll leave remembering why live theatre matters. Because these stories (about generosity, resilience, and the surprising connections we make during our most vulnerable moments) remind us what we're capable of when we choose compassion. Theatre Tulsa runs November 5–8, 2026 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Join Tulsa for an evening that celebrates the best of humanity.