9/11/2001… 38 airplanes, 6,579 stranded passengers from 100 countries, 1 small town in Newfoundland.
Lobby doors open 1 hour prior to show time.
Theater seating begins 30 minutes prior.
Come from Away
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by Trent Stork
Welcome to the rock—a safe space at the end of the world.
Nominated for 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Chicago-area Premiere.
9/11/2001… 38 airplanes, 6,579 stranded passengers from 100 countries, 1 small town in Newfoundland. Before they have a clue what’s happening, thousands of passengers are diverted to the town of Gander, doubling its population and putting the townsfolk to the test.
Based on astonishing true events and hundreds of hours of interviews with the townspeople and the “come from aways” (aka stranded passengers) who were welcomed with open arms, you’ll experience the spirit of small-town generosity that helped the healing begin. Full of songs that celebrate kinship and grit, Come From Away’s message is simple and significant: in this day and age, it’s more important than ever for kindness to reach across the borders.
Accessibility Performances
Open Captioned Performances
The open captioning setup includes a LED screen close to the stage. Purchase tickets to these performances online, over the phone or in person. Standard ticket prices apply.
- Come From Away: September 25, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Irving Berlins White Christmas: December 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
- Dear Evan Hansen: March 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Rodgers Hammersteins South Pacific: June 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
American Sign Language Interpreted
There will be two certified sign interpreters translating all dialogue and lyrics into American Sign Language.
Broadway Series – Use code: ASLPARAMOUNT
- Come From Away: October 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Irving Berlins White Christmas: January 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Dear Evan Hansen: March 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Rodgers Hammersteins South Pacific: June 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
BOLD Series – Use code: ASLBOLD
- True West: August 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by August 8, 2025.)
- Covenant: November 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by October 17, 2025.)
- Ride The Cyclone: May 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by April 10, 2025.)
For tickets ($30), visit our website at paramountaurora.com and use the promotional codes, OR email mariew@paramountarts.com.
Audio Described Performances available by request. Please contact the box office at 630-896-6666 at least 6 weeks before desired date.
Meet the Cast
Sevon Askew*
Bob & Others
Making Paramount debute.
Zach Berger*
Kevin T. & Others, Dance Captain
Making Paramount debute.
Nick Druzbanski*
Oz & Others
Previously in Beauty and the Beast, Kinky Boots, Groundhog Day, Rock of Ages, School of Rock, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Michelle Duffy*
Bonnie & Others
Making Paramount debute.
Russell Konstans*
Claude & Others
Making Paramount debute.
Susie McMonagle*
Diane & Others
Making Paramount debute.
Andrea Prestinario*
Beverly & Others
Previously in My Fair Lady, Rent.
Adam Qutaishat*
Kevin J. & Others
Making Paramount debute.
Ron E. Rains*
Nick & Others
Previously in Cabaret, The Producers, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music, Billy Elliot, Waitress.
Sara Reinecke*
Janice & Others
Previously in Mamma Mia!, Elf, Legally Blonde, The Producers, Beauty and the Beast, Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Soara-Joye Ross*
Hannah & Others
Making Paramount debute.
Abby C. Smith*
Beulah & Others
Previously in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beautiful and The Full Monty.
Lydia Burke*
Offstage Vocals, u/s Hannah & Others, u/s Janice & Others
Previously in Kinky Boots, Groundhog Day, Little Shop of Horrors, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Billy Elliot, Beautiful, The Full Monty, Frozen.
Lara Filip
Offstage Vocals, u/s Beverly & Others, u/s Beulah & Others
Previously in Elf, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Sophie Grimm*
Offstage Vocals, u/s Diane & Others, u/s Bonnie & Others, Fight Captain, Intimacy Captain
Previously in Les Miserables, A Christmas Story, Legally Blonde, Groundhog Day, The Sound of Music, Into The Woods, Waitress.
Makenzy Jenkins
Offstage Vocals, u/s Bob & Others, u/s Oz & Others
Making Paramount debute.
Jason Richards*
Offstage Vocals, u/s Claude & Others, u/s Nick & Others
Previously in A Christmas Story, The Producers, Cinderella, Sound of Music, School of Rock, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Frozen and Spelling Bee.
Lincoln J. Skoien
Offstage Vocals, u/s Kevin J & Others, u/s Kevin T & Others
Making Paramount debute.
Artistic Team
Trent Stork‡
Director
Devon Hayakawa
Associate Director
Kasey Alfonso
Coreographer
Alley Ellis
Assistant/Associate Choreographer
Kory Danielson
Music Director, Conductor & Music Supervisor
Kailey Rockwell
Associate Music Director & Associate Conductor
Milo Bue^
Scenic Designer
Izumi Inaba^
Costume Designer
Greg Hofmann^
Lighting Designer
Adam Rosenthal
Sound Designer
Mike Tutaj^
Projection Designer
Katie Cordts
Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer
Aimee Plant
Properties Designer
Ethan Deppe
Electronic Music Designer
Alyssa Vera Ramos
Intimacy Director and Cultural Consultant
Susan Gosdick
Dialect Coach
Amber R. Dettmers*
Stage Manager
Emma Franklin*
Assistant Stage Manager
Lanita VanderSchaaf*
Assistant Stage Manager
Sean McNeely
Orchestra Contractor
* indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
† indicates member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
^ indicates member of Stage crew (IATSE-Local 2)
‡ indicates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)
