Come From Away

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

What happens when thirty-eight planes land without warning in a small Newfoundland town and ordinary people choose kindness over fear? Theatre Tulsa brings Come From Away to the Liddy Doenges Theatre at Tulsa Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and you'll witness the true story of Gander's response to September 11, 2001 unfold with heart, humor and hope.

This isn't a heavy history lesson. It's a celebration of what strangers can become when the world stops. Irene Sankoff and David Hein crafted a musical that won the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and ran five years on Broadway because it taps into something we all crave: proof that compassion still exists. You'll see cultural differences dissolve, unexpected friendships form, and a community open its arms when it mattered most.

Local Tulsa performers will bring these real travelers and hosts to life, filling the stage with the energy and warmth that carried Broadway audiences through 1,669 performances. You'll leave reminded that courage isn't always loud, sometimes it's a hot meal, a borrowed phone, or a place to sleep when the sky goes dark.

If you believe live theatre should move you, not just entertain you, check ticket options for Come From Away and experience the story Gander gave the world.