What's Happening?
The Broadway Training Center of Westchester is presenting 'Come From Away,' a musical inspired by the true events of September 11, 2001. The production, directed by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos, features the BTC Combined Fall Ensemble Program. 'Come From Away'
tells the story of 7,000 airline passengers who were unexpectedly stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, following the 9/11 attacks, and the compassion shown by the town's residents. The original Broadway production, which opened in 2017, received seven Tony Award nominations and won for Best Direction of a Musical. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Broadway production was filmed and released on Apple TV+ in 2021. The Broadway Training Center's performances are scheduled for November 20-22, 2026, at the Irvington Theater.
Why It's Important?
The production of 'Come From Away' by the Broadway Training Center serves as a significant cultural event, particularly in its role of commemorating the 9/11 attacks through the lens of human kindness and community resilience. For U.S. audiences, especially in the Westchester area, this performance offers an opportunity for reflection and remembrance, highlighting a lesser-known but profoundly moving aspect of the post-9/11 narrative. The musical's focus on compassion and unity provides a counter-narrative to the tragedy, emphasizing the positive human response during a national crisis. This theatrical presentation contributes to the ongoing cultural memory of 9/11, ensuring that the lessons of empathy and mutual support are passed on to new generations, and reinforcing the importance of community in times of adversity.
