COME FROM AWAY Reviews — Page 7

Caught this yesterday with my 16 year old who (obviously) only knows of 9/11 as a moment in history. We were both entirely invested, moved, humored and totally entertained. What an absolutely delightful show.

Oh...those transitions were incredible!



Add my program to the list of places that can't wait for this to be available to produce! I would expect (hope) that there is no requirement to keep casting to only the dozen actors as in this....so much promise here. I could see giving you "stars" maybe two roles each and flesh out some of the smaller roles to an ensemble. The possiblities are endless.



Does anyone know exactly HOW many roles are being covered by the cast of 12?

Now having seen the show 3 times, I'm now able to notice these small things/transitions each actor does. It's amazing where they hide some of their small props/ costume pieces.

I have to ask, what is ATC?

dramamama611 said: "Wow, thanks for sharing that info HSky. I was thinking 3 or 4....but your number makes sense."

If I can somehow compile my chicken scratch into something legible, I'll post the character lists I've pieced together, which were more complicated than I expected. For example, during "24 Hours/Wherever We Are," based on how lyrics are credited on the cast recording, Geno Carr (his track I guess would be internally numbered as #7) is Passenger 7 for some lines early in the song and Joey when singing about the complimentary liquor. I never would have guessed two characters just in that segment, but there are similar instances like #2 (Q. Smith) having at least two different named townspeople (Micky drives the bus, Margie is when the ladies are collecting supplies).

I'd guess #12 (Lee MacDougall) potentially has the fewest characters, partly because it's the only track not appearing in "Prayer."

I'm hoping the libretto gets published so I can geek out more trying to unravel the tracks because I think it's fascinatingly put together with only 12 actors. (My appreciation for the swings in a show like this is immense.)

Updated On: 4/30/17 at 10:18 PM

I don't know how the swings/understudies are able to know all five of their tracks. Each track is so detailed, that one missed prop, blocking or line can throw off the whole show.

Just something I noticed once the Tony nominations came out is that CFA raised tickets for the second time. The demand is there & it will only increase. For previews, ticket prices ranged from $159 - $49 with premium seats up to $199. Once the show opened, prices were raised slightly to $169 - $69 with premium seats going up to $249. Now tickets range from $179 - $84.50 with premium seats has high as $299. Tickets are very limited for the next month, so I understand the need to raise prices. This will also limit the amount of rush seats being offered for every show and make SRO more difficult to obtain. I believe the discount that was available is now no longer valid.

bumping this thread
just saw cfa last night after seeing obc last may and really enjoying the show.
most of original cast still in other than Kendra.

i walked away astounded at the brillliance of this show and also new appreciation for how totally funny this show is. the genius of overlaying so much humor and human kindness to an event that profoundly traumatized anyone alive at the time is stunning.
the songs integrate seamlessly into the plot and while there are not many truly memorable songs other than welcome to the rock and me and the sky, each song is beautiful in its own way. minimalist set and clever set and multicharacter utilization of cast. memorable characters you care about.
come from away is now solidly in my top 10 all time musicals of the 200 plus ive seen.

if you havent seen it yet go and see it in nyc, on tour or london.

bravo!!

Updated On: 6/9/18 at 02:52 PM

broadwaysfguy said: "bumping this thredad
just saw cfa last night after seeinn obc last may and really enjoying the show.
most of original cast still in other than Kendra."


That's not entirely correct. In addition to two of the original swings in the show having left (one is about to leave if she hasn't already), Rodney Hicks left the show early in its run.

thanks acl and fosse for the additional cast change info.

and for a large ensemble cast like this having MOST of the original cast members still in

is a treat. and Kendra and Hicks replacements were fantastic!

For those interested, Jenn Colella's last day is November 10th. What an incredible run she has had.

It is Becky. :) Great talent right there. Gonna miss Jenn though.

Updated On: 10/17/19 at 04:39 PM