COME FROM AWAY - Tony Winning Musical Pays Tribute to Humanity

There is a defining timeline in our recent history.  On Sept. 11, 2001, the world was forever altered by  terrorists attacks on the Twin Towers, the pentagon, and aboard Amer. Airlines flight 77 that crashed in PA while passengers & crews fought courageously to gain control & overtake the hijackers. More than 2,600 innocent people were killed and countless lives destroyed.  This heinous terrorist act defies humanity marking a demarcation in history that continues to reverberate. There's intensified scrutiny for travel, at public venues and growing mistrust & animosity towards people unjustly presumed as terrorists.  The devastating loss of so many including our brave first responders insures this day of infamy will never be forgotten.  The 9/11 Memorial & Museum serves as a testament to honor those who died and those who acted selflessly & heroically.  Time diminishes memory and the significant impact of events.  The highly awarded musical COME FROM AWAY (book, music & lyrics) by Irene Sankoff and David Hein is a transcending reminder of the horrific events of 9/11 by portraying the best of humanity.  The chronicling of actual accounts of magnanimous acts of kindness bestowed to unwitting passengers & crew on 38 flights compelled to land by the locals on the tiny island of Gander, Newfoundland is utterly inspiring.  The population of fewer than 13,000 people in Gander took in more than 7,000 wayward strangers.  Several accounts are expounded with a rousing score and compelling drama.  Homage is paid to the many remarkable people whose acts of generosity & ingenuity who welcomed thousands of strangers over several days into their town, their homes and their hearts is presented in earnest.  The 1st female Amer. Airlines pilot, Beverly (Jenn Colella) sings of her love and determination for flying and her desolation at the immense tragedy, personal loss and despair knowing her love for planes that were used as bombs.  The friendship between local Beulah (Astrid Van Wieren) and Hannah (Kenita Miller) a passenger trying to reach her firefighter son in NYC was especially poignant.  It speaks intensely of grief and  if compassion provided by others'  concern & listening.  There is levity,  camaraderie & love forged between wayward strangers and locals.  Kevin (Chad Kimball) a stranded passenger was a welcomed source of humor & irony.  The Company sings a stirring number "Something's Missing" prior to the finale.  It's a solemn reminder of catastrophic loss on 9/11.  COME FROM AWAY is a profound & inspiring reminder of what was recovered as a beacon for the best of mankind.