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School soars with uplifting production of Come From Away
Students and staff at Cockburn John Charles Academy came together for a remarkable production of Come From Away,…
#Leeds #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #CockburnJohnCharlesAcademy #ComeFromAway #GreatBritain #Theatre
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/867454/ School soars with uplifting production of Come From Away #Britain #CockburnJohnCharlesAcademy #ComeFromAway #England #GreatBritain #Leeds #Theatre #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/370294/ Donegal man who helped after 9/11 set for emotional theatre visit #ComeFromAway #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #LetterkennyMusicalSociety
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I thought Come From Away is a good reminder on who we are in Canada, and why we are Canadian! 🍁
Full Documentary: Gander's Ripple Effect: How a Small Town's Kindness Opened on Broadway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTNDRvUqVQA
#ComeFromAway #Gander #NewFoundland #Labrador #Canada #ElbowsUp 💪
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I thought Come From Away is a good reminder on who we are in Canada, and why we are Canadian! 🍁
Full Documentary: Gander's Ripple Effect: How a Small Town's Kindness Opened on Broadway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTNDRvUqVQA
#ComeFromAway #Gander #NewFoundland #Labrador #Canada #ElbowsUp 💪
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I thought Come From Away is a good reminder on who we are in Canada, and why we are Canadian! 🍁
Full Documentary: Gander's Ripple Effect: How a Small Town's Kindness Opened on Broadway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTNDRvUqVQA
#ComeFromAway #Gander #NewFoundland #Labrador #Canada #ElbowsUp 💪
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I thought Come From Away is a good reminder on who we are in Canada, and why we are Canadian! 🍁
Full Documentary: Gander's Ripple Effect: How a Small Town's Kindness Opened on Broadway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTNDRvUqVQA
#ComeFromAway #Gander #NewFoundland #Labrador #Canada #ElbowsUp 💪
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I thought Come From Away is a good reminder on who we are in Canada, and why we are Canadian! 🍁
Full Documentary: Gander's Ripple Effect: How a Small Town's Kindness Opened on Broadway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTNDRvUqVQA
#ComeFromAway #Gander #NewFoundland #Labrador #Canada #ElbowsUp 💪
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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'Come From Away': A Newfoundland Story That Touched the World 🇨🇦🎭
'Come From Away' is a Canadian musical that tells the remarkable true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed over 6,700 stranded passengers from around the world after the September 11 attacks. It's a story of kindness, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🇨🇦 #Canada #ComeFromAway #Newfoundland #Musical #911
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I just watched #ComeFromAway a Broadway musical about the 7000 airline passengers stranded on Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11. It’s on Apple TV+. I think I cried the whole way through.
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I just watched #ComeFromAway a Broadway musical about the 7000 airline passengers stranded on Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11. It’s on Apple TV+. I think I cried the whole way through.
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I just watched #ComeFromAway a Broadway musical about the 7000 airline passengers stranded on Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11. It’s on Apple TV+. I think I cried the whole way through.
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I just watched #ComeFromAway a Broadway musical about the 7000 airline passengers stranded on Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11. It’s on Apple TV+. I think I cried the whole way through.
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I just watched #ComeFromAway a Broadway musical about the 7000 airline passengers stranded on Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11. It’s on Apple TV+. I think I cried the whole way through.
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Meine Entdeckung der Woche: #ComeFromAway. Großartiges #Musical über das Städtchen, das nach dem 11. September tausende Gestrandete aufnahm. Brillantes Ensemble, Licht und Choreografie. Wer die Gelegenheit dazu hat, sollte sich das anschauen.
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Meine Entdeckung der Woche: #ComeFromAway. Großartiges #Musical über das Städtchen, das nach dem 11. September tausende Gestrandete aufnahm. Brillantes Ensemble, Licht und Choreografie. Wer die Gelegenheit dazu hat, sollte sich das anschauen.
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This is my favorite song from the show "Come From Away", which says a lot because I pretty much love the entire show. But from the first time I heard this song, about American pilot Beverley Bass, it had me hooked, especially with all the joy exuding from the story being told. #ComeFromAway #MeAndTheSky
And in a show where I pretty much cry through half the show, the last part of this song just destroys me, where I have to try really hard not to just sob out loud.
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This is my favorite song from the show "Come From Away", which says a lot because I pretty much love the entire show. But from the first time I heard this song, about American pilot Beverley Bass, it had me hooked, especially with all the joy exuding from the story being told. #ComeFromAway #MeAndTheSky
And in a show where I pretty much cry through half the show, the last part of this song just destroys me, where I have to try really hard not to just sob out loud.
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This is my favorite song from the show "Come From Away", which says a lot because I pretty much love the entire show. But from the first time I heard this song, about American pilot Beverley Bass, it had me hooked, especially with all the joy exuding from the story being told. #ComeFromAway #MeAndTheSky
And in a show where I pretty much cry through half the show, the last part of this song just destroys me, where I have to try really hard not to just sob out loud.
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This is my favorite song from the show "Come From Away", which says a lot because I pretty much love the entire show. But from the first time I heard this song, about American pilot Beverley Bass, it had me hooked, especially with all the joy exuding from the story being told. #ComeFromAway #MeAndTheSky
And in a show where I pretty much cry through half the show, the last part of this song just destroys me, where I have to try really hard not to just sob out loud.
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Here's the full lineup for the Goths Against Fascism Raid Train fundraiser for the ACLU, happening this Thursday through Sunday on Twitch. @maerchen1313 spins for one hour at 9 p.m. EST on the Thursday. https://twitch.tv/maerchen1313
#radio #music #ACLU #prochoice #lgbtqia #civilrights #antifascist #music #DJs #radio #Canada #punk #comefromaway #goths #fascism #antifascist #streamer #Twitch #vtuber #ENvtuber #vshojo #nijisanji #hololive #politics #government #tariff #dance #VR #AR #technology
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Here's the full lineup for the Goths Against Fascism Raid Train fundraiser for the ACLU, happening this Thursday through Sunday on Twitch. @maerchen1313 spins for one hour at 9 p.m. EST on the Thursday. https://twitch.tv/maerchen1313
#radio #music #ACLU #prochoice #lgbtqia #civilrights #antifascist #music #DJs #radio #Canada #punk #comefromaway #goths #fascism #antifascist #streamer #Twitch #vtuber #ENvtuber #vshojo #nijisanji #hololive #politics #government #tariff #dance #VR #AR #technology
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Here's the full lineup for the Goths Against Fascism Raid Train fundraiser for the ACLU, happening this Thursday through Sunday on Twitch. @maerchen1313 spins for one hour at 9 p.m. EST on the Thursday. https://twitch.tv/maerchen1313
#radio #music #ACLU #prochoice #lgbtqia #civilrights #antifascist #music #DJs #radio #Canada #punk #comefromaway #goths #fascism #antifascist #streamer #Twitch #vtuber #ENvtuber #vshojo #nijisanji #hololive #politics #government #tariff #dance #VR #AR #technology
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Here's the full lineup for the Goths Against Fascism Raid Train fundraiser for the ACLU, happening this Thursday through Sunday on Twitch. @maerchen1313 spins for one hour at 9 p.m. EST on the Thursday. https://twitch.tv/maerchen1313
#radio #music #ACLU #prochoice #lgbtqia #civilrights #antifascist #music #DJs #radio #Canada #punk #comefromaway #goths #fascism #antifascist #streamer #Twitch #vtuber #ENvtuber #vshojo #nijisanji #hololive #politics #government #tariff #dance #VR #AR #technology
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Here's the full lineup for the Goths Against Fascism Raid Train fundraiser for the ACLU, happening this Thursday through Sunday on Twitch. @maerchen1313 spins for one hour at 9 p.m. EST on the Thursday. https://twitch.tv/maerchen1313
#radio #music #ACLU #prochoice #lgbtqia #civilrights #antifascist #music #DJs #radio #Canada #punk #comefromaway #goths #fascism #antifascist #streamer #Twitch #vtuber #ENvtuber #vshojo #nijisanji #hololive #politics #government #tariff #dance #VR #AR #technology
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Last night, for Valentine's Day, I showed my wife "Come from Away" which is now on Apple TV Plus. It's a musical that shows how the people of Gander, Newfoundland welcomed strangers from all over the world into their communities and homes after 9/11. It obviously touches on some dark themes, but overall it's a fun uplifting story. I definitely recommend it! #comefromaway #appletvplus
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Last night, for Valentine's Day, I showed my wife "Come from Away" which is now on Apple TV Plus. It's a musical that shows how the people of Gander, Newfoundland welcomed strangers from all over the world into their communities and homes after 9/11. It obviously touches on some dark themes, but overall it's a fun uplifting story. I definitely recommend it! #comefromaway #appletvplus
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Last night, for Valentine's Day, I showed my wife "Come from Away" which is now on Apple TV Plus. It's a musical that shows how the people of Gander, Newfoundland welcomed strangers from all over the world into their communities and homes after 9/11. It obviously touches on some dark themes, but overall it's a fun uplifting story. I definitely recommend it! #comefromaway #appletvplus
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As Canada and the U.S. enter a trade war after spending decades as friends, neighbours and allies … I want to tell a story about Canadians helping our neighbours to the South.
Years ago I was asked to go to a Canadian college to see a workshop for a musical about 9/11.
I scoffed. A musical about what? How will that work?
I drove out to the campus during a brutal winter snowstorm. I remember cursing that I was having to deal with a late night white knuckle drive for a musical that made absolutely no sense. Who would want to listen to people sing about that unspeakable tragedy?
I should have had more faith. The writers - an incredible Canadian duo called David Hein & Irene Sankoff - made magic at Sheridan College. Their musical wasn’t really about 9/11, it was about the community of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed stranded planes on that dark day
It was about the Canadian spirit of opening our hearts and homes to those in need… no matter where they come from, what colour, religion, gender or nationality they are. It was about overcoming odds and helping strangers for no other reason than it was the right thing to do
38 planes carrying 6,579 passengers were diverted to Gander on 9/11. To put things in perspective, Gander is a tiny community of less than 10,000 people. They literally doubled in size overnight.
They could have left the people on the planes. They could have refused them and said it was America’s problem. They could have deflected and blamed as is so popular with the current leader of the U.S. They chose to open their arms and welcome everyone.
The community got together and found ways to feed, clothe and house every passenger and animal that were on those planes They put people up in schools and gymnasiums, guest rooms in their homes and more They turned the hockey rink into a giant walk in fridge for all the food
They rounded up bbqs from everyone’s backyard to have big cookouts for all the new guests. Provided every denomination with a place to pray. Made sure that kids had diapers, toys and a feeling of safety. Comforted animals who weren’t allowed off the planes. They stepped up.
For four days, no one from Gander slept or took a break. They were constantly on the go to ensure that every one of their new arrivals felt safe, protected and welcomed. That’s what the musical was about. The camaraderie and love shown during that unprecedented time
Its name? Come from Away.
It would go on to be a Tony Award winning Broadway musical with successful productions all over the Globe. Its message of kindness, inclusion and hope inspired people to be more welcoming of those who are different than them
It was one of the greatest honours of my life to be one of the first journalists to write about that extraordinary musical. To be able to meet many of the people from Gander and from the planes who allowed their stories to be told.
I’ve always loved being a Canadian, but sitting in that small theatre on a snowy winters night … I was overwhelmed with pride & hope for our future The people of Gander showed us what it truly means to be a neighbour, and we need to hold onto that spirit in these dark times
I don’t know what comes next, but I know Canadians will rise to the challenge. We will continue to extend a hand in friendship to our American neighbours. We know most of you don’t want this either. We will stand proud and remain true to our values always. We will overcome
If you want to watch it, the Broadway production was filmed for streaming on AppleTV and it’s beautifully done. “Tonight we honour what was lost, but we also commemorate what we found.”
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As Canada and the U.S. enter a trade war after spending decades as friends, neighbours and allies … I want to tell a story about Canadians helping our neighbours to the South.
Years ago I was asked to go to a Canadian college to see a workshop for a musical about 9/11.
I scoffed. A musical about what? How will that work?
I drove out to the campus during a brutal winter snowstorm. I remember cursing that I was having to deal with a late night white knuckle drive for a musical that made absolutely no sense. Who would want to listen to people sing about that unspeakable tragedy?
I should have had more faith. The writers - an incredible Canadian duo called David Hein & Irene Sankoff - made magic at Sheridan College. Their musical wasn’t really about 9/11, it was about the community of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed stranded planes on that dark day
It was about the Canadian spirit of opening our hearts and homes to those in need… no matter where they come from, what colour, religion, gender or nationality they are. It was about overcoming odds and helping strangers for no other reason than it was the right thing to do
38 planes carrying 6,579 passengers were diverted to Gander on 9/11. To put things in perspective, Gander is a tiny community of less than 10,000 people. They literally doubled in size overnight.
They could have left the people on the planes. They could have refused them and said it was America’s problem. They could have deflected and blamed as is so popular with the current leader of the U.S. They chose to open their arms and welcome everyone.
The community got together and found ways to feed, clothe and house every passenger and animal that were on those planes They put people up in schools and gymnasiums, guest rooms in their homes and more They turned the hockey rink into a giant walk in fridge for all the food
They rounded up bbqs from everyone’s backyard to have big cookouts for all the new guests. Provided every denomination with a place to pray. Made sure that kids had diapers, toys and a feeling of safety. Comforted animals who weren’t allowed off the planes. They stepped up.
For four days, no one from Gander slept or took a break. They were constantly on the go to ensure that every one of their new arrivals felt safe, protected and welcomed. That’s what the musical was about. The camaraderie and love shown during that unprecedented time
Its name? Come from Away.
It would go on to be a Tony Award winning Broadway musical with successful productions all over the Globe. Its message of kindness, inclusion and hope inspired people to be more welcoming of those who are different than them
It was one of the greatest honours of my life to be one of the first journalists to write about that extraordinary musical. To be able to meet many of the people from Gander and from the planes who allowed their stories to be told.
I’ve always loved being a Canadian, but sitting in that small theatre on a snowy winters night … I was overwhelmed with pride & hope for our future The people of Gander showed us what it truly means to be a neighbour, and we need to hold onto that spirit in these dark times
I don’t know what comes next, but I know Canadians will rise to the challenge. We will continue to extend a hand in friendship to our American neighbours. We know most of you don’t want this either. We will stand proud and remain true to our values always. We will overcome
If you want to watch it, the Broadway production was filmed for streaming on AppleTV and it’s beautifully done. “Tonight we honour what was lost, but we also commemorate what we found.”
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As Canada and the U.S. enter a trade war after spending decades as friends, neighbours and allies … I want to tell a story about Canadians helping our neighbours to the South.
Years ago I was asked to go to a Canadian college to see a workshop for a musical about 9/11.
I scoffed. A musical about what? How will that work?
I drove out to the campus during a brutal winter snowstorm. I remember cursing that I was having to deal with a late night white knuckle drive for a musical that made absolutely no sense. Who would want to listen to people sing about that unspeakable tragedy?
I should have had more faith. The writers - an incredible Canadian duo called David Hein & Irene Sankoff - made magic at Sheridan College. Their musical wasn’t really about 9/11, it was about the community of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed stranded planes on that dark day
It was about the Canadian spirit of opening our hearts and homes to those in need… no matter where they come from, what colour, religion, gender or nationality they are. It was about overcoming odds and helping strangers for no other reason than it was the right thing to do
38 planes carrying 6,579 passengers were diverted to Gander on 9/11. To put things in perspective, Gander is a tiny community of less than 10,000 people. They literally doubled in size overnight.
They could have left the people on the planes. They could have refused them and said it was America’s problem. They could have deflected and blamed as is so popular with the current leader of the U.S. They chose to open their arms and welcome everyone.
The community got together and found ways to feed, clothe and house every passenger and animal that were on those planes They put people up in schools and gymnasiums, guest rooms in their homes and more They turned the hockey rink into a giant walk in fridge for all the food
They rounded up bbqs from everyone’s backyard to have big cookouts for all the new guests. Provided every denomination with a place to pray. Made sure that kids had diapers, toys and a feeling of safety. Comforted animals who weren’t allowed off the planes. They stepped up.
For four days, no one from Gander slept or took a break. They were constantly on the go to ensure that every one of their new arrivals felt safe, protected and welcomed. That’s what the musical was about. The camaraderie and love shown during that unprecedented time
Its name? Come from Away.
It would go on to be a Tony Award winning Broadway musical with successful productions all over the Globe. Its message of kindness, inclusion and hope inspired people to be more welcoming of those who are different than them
It was one of the greatest honours of my life to be one of the first journalists to write about that extraordinary musical. To be able to meet many of the people from Gander and from the planes who allowed their stories to be told.
I’ve always loved being a Canadian, but sitting in that small theatre on a snowy winters night … I was overwhelmed with pride & hope for our future The people of Gander showed us what it truly means to be a neighbour, and we need to hold onto that spirit in these dark times
I don’t know what comes next, but I know Canadians will rise to the challenge. We will continue to extend a hand in friendship to our American neighbours. We know most of you don’t want this either. We will stand proud and remain true to our values always. We will overcome
If you want to watch it, the Broadway production was filmed for streaming on AppleTV and it’s beautifully done. “Tonight we honour what was lost, but we also commemorate what we found.”
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As Canada and the U.S. enter a trade war after spending decades as friends, neighbours and allies … I want to tell a story about Canadians helping our neighbours to the South.
Years ago I was asked to go to a Canadian college to see a workshop for a musical about 9/11.
I scoffed. A musical about what? How will that work?
I drove out to the campus during a brutal winter snowstorm. I remember cursing that I was having to deal with a late night white knuckle drive for a musical that made absolutely no sense. Who would want to listen to people sing about that unspeakable tragedy?
I should have had more faith. The writers - an incredible Canadian duo called David Hein & Irene Sankoff - made magic at Sheridan College. Their musical wasn’t really about 9/11, it was about the community of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed stranded planes on that dark day
It was about the Canadian spirit of opening our hearts and homes to those in need… no matter where they come from, what colour, religion, gender or nationality they are. It was about overcoming odds and helping strangers for no other reason than it was the right thing to do
38 planes carrying 6,579 passengers were diverted to Gander on 9/11. To put things in perspective, Gander is a tiny community of less than 10,000 people. They literally doubled in size overnight.
They could have left the people on the planes. They could have refused them and said it was America’s problem. They could have deflected and blamed as is so popular with the current leader of the U.S. They chose to open their arms and welcome everyone.
The community got together and found ways to feed, clothe and house every passenger and animal that were on those planes They put people up in schools and gymnasiums, guest rooms in their homes and more They turned the hockey rink into a giant walk in fridge for all the food
They rounded up bbqs from everyone’s backyard to have big cookouts for all the new guests. Provided every denomination with a place to pray. Made sure that kids had diapers, toys and a feeling of safety. Comforted animals who weren’t allowed off the planes. They stepped up.
For four days, no one from Gander slept or took a break. They were constantly on the go to ensure that every one of their new arrivals felt safe, protected and welcomed. That’s what the musical was about. The camaraderie and love shown during that unprecedented time
Its name? Come from Away.
It would go on to be a Tony Award winning Broadway musical with successful productions all over the Globe. Its message of kindness, inclusion and hope inspired people to be more welcoming of those who are different than them
It was one of the greatest honours of my life to be one of the first journalists to write about that extraordinary musical. To be able to meet many of the people from Gander and from the planes who allowed their stories to be told.
I’ve always loved being a Canadian, but sitting in that small theatre on a snowy winters night … I was overwhelmed with pride & hope for our future The people of Gander showed us what it truly means to be a neighbour, and we need to hold onto that spirit in these dark times
I don’t know what comes next, but I know Canadians will rise to the challenge. We will continue to extend a hand in friendship to our American neighbours. We know most of you don’t want this either. We will stand proud and remain true to our values always. We will overcome
If you want to watch it, the Broadway production was filmed for streaming on AppleTV and it’s beautifully done. “Tonight we honour what was lost, but we also commemorate what we found.”
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As Canada and the U.S. enter a trade war after spending decades as friends, neighbours and allies … I want to tell a story about Canadians helping our neighbours to the South.
Years ago I was asked to go to a Canadian college to see a workshop for a musical about 9/11.
I scoffed. A musical about what? How will that work?
I drove out to the campus during a brutal winter snowstorm. I remember cursing that I was having to deal with a late night white knuckle drive for a musical that made absolutely no sense. Who would want to listen to people sing about that unspeakable tragedy?
I should have had more faith. The writers - an incredible Canadian duo called David Hein & Irene Sankoff - made magic at Sheridan College. Their musical wasn’t really about 9/11, it was about the community of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed stranded planes on that dark day
It was about the Canadian spirit of opening our hearts and homes to those in need… no matter where they come from, what colour, religion, gender or nationality they are. It was about overcoming odds and helping strangers for no other reason than it was the right thing to do
38 planes carrying 6,579 passengers were diverted to Gander on 9/11. To put things in perspective, Gander is a tiny community of less than 10,000 people. They literally doubled in size overnight.
They could have left the people on the planes. They could have refused them and said it was America’s problem. They could have deflected and blamed as is so popular with the current leader of the U.S. They chose to open their arms and welcome everyone.
The community got together and found ways to feed, clothe and house every passenger and animal that were on those planes They put people up in schools and gymnasiums, guest rooms in their homes and more They turned the hockey rink into a giant walk in fridge for all the food
They rounded up bbqs from everyone’s backyard to have big cookouts for all the new guests. Provided every denomination with a place to pray. Made sure that kids had diapers, toys and a feeling of safety. Comforted animals who weren’t allowed off the planes. They stepped up.
For four days, no one from Gander slept or took a break. They were constantly on the go to ensure that every one of their new arrivals felt safe, protected and welcomed. That’s what the musical was about. The camaraderie and love shown during that unprecedented time
Its name? Come from Away.
It would go on to be a Tony Award winning Broadway musical with successful productions all over the Globe. Its message of kindness, inclusion and hope inspired people to be more welcoming of those who are different than them
It was one of the greatest honours of my life to be one of the first journalists to write about that extraordinary musical. To be able to meet many of the people from Gander and from the planes who allowed their stories to be told.
I’ve always loved being a Canadian, but sitting in that small theatre on a snowy winters night … I was overwhelmed with pride & hope for our future The people of Gander showed us what it truly means to be a neighbour, and we need to hold onto that spirit in these dark times
I don’t know what comes next, but I know Canadians will rise to the challenge. We will continue to extend a hand in friendship to our American neighbours. We know most of you don’t want this either. We will stand proud and remain true to our values always. We will overcome
If you want to watch it, the Broadway production was filmed for streaming on AppleTV and it’s beautifully done. “Tonight we honour what was lost, but we also commemorate what we found.”
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Hmmm... I can get 25% off tickets to go again..? Should I?
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Hmmm... I can get 25% off tickets to go again..? Should I?
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Hmmm... I can get 25% off tickets to go again..? Should I?
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Hmmm... I can get 25% off tickets to go again..? Should I?
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I already want to see that again - it is so good... Tears, laughter just beautiful
