That doesn't mean there's not truth behind it. I think Broadway is always "self important" in and off itself, in it's own way, let alone the Tony Awards, but whatever. This New York Times Critics Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. 'Come From Away' allows theatergoers to register their dissent against whats happening in Washington, at least in their own mindsbut I couldnt help harboring some resentment towards the show and its admirers. From comedy to drama and everything in between, we hope that you can find one that you love. The travellers are initially taken aback by their hosts' uncommon hospitality, but they slowly let their guards down and begin to bond with the quirky townsfolk and each other. Monologue 2: God of Carnage. No one is saying that Ganderites are inherently better people (especially the townspeople themselves). All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. Come From Away performs at the 2017 Tony Awards, Jen Colella performs "Me and the Sky" from Come From Away, News feature on the making of Come From Away, A look at the Come From Away Gander Concert. Enough with the politics Just do the damn decent thing! As I write in the penultimate paragraph above, the creative team "captured something palpably extraordinary about these people who insist they are ordinary. Text Ensemble 101 Breakups 62 My name is Cullum and I'm [54] The Melbourne production became the Comedy Theatre's most successful musical in its history. It's a comic thread the purpose of which eventually becomes clear -- to show that he soon sheds his suspicious New York nature because of the overwhelming warmth and generosity of the Canadians. Don't miss 'Come From Away'. Just be decent and treat people well and screw the politics! What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Ganders airstrip on September 11, 2001. [9] After approaching various writing teams about the project, Rubinoff attracted Irene Sankoff and David Hein,[9] whose work he knew from their 2009 musical My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, which was a hit at the Toronto Fringe Festival and later picked up by Mirvish Productions. Preview of the Canadian premiere of Come From Away! "[62], David Gerson with DC Metro Theatre Arts called the show "one of the most refreshing pieces of art that I have seen in years. But one of the reasons why comments are permitted is so that people can provide their differing interpretations on such subjects. Production Manager at Labyrinth Theater Company
Thanks for your comments. They're hungry, and they need sandwiches. A limited number of $58 rush tickets will be available for both performances on Saturday 10/1. In this monologue, Anne Raleigh and Michael come to discuss an incident that occurred between their children. This is a by blufftonee. To repeat: I find the Ganderites -- the ones I've read about, and the ones depicted on stage -- to be extraordinary. Finally, in Scene 29, he says:"Im not worried about my wallet. Having arranged to truck in food from throughout the local region, they did not have the facilities to meet health department requirements of keeping it all refrigerated. [5], A second Canadian production opened in a sold-out, four-week run in Winnipeg at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in January 2018. Limit two per person, subject to availability. . Yes, many people like what you call this feel-good musical, but "the single most interesting piece of musical theatre on Broadway"? You are "entitled" to make such an attack, just as you're "entitled" to deny the evidence that I laid out at some length to show you how the authors intended the character of Bob. You spend two lines discussing the music in this *musical*. And I was referring to the hypothetical New Yorkers you mention in your comment by saying that they are "overly defensive". To purchase, visit the Gerald Schoenfeld box office when it opens 10 AM (12 PM on Sundays) for that days performance only. There were many New Yorkers who behaved decently during 9/11, even though their lives were endangered. A monologue from the screenplay by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott, and Terry Rossio. A play that goes to great lengths to avoid the politics of 911, for God's sake? Musicals Festival of New Artists, in East Haddam, CT. [43], In May 2021, it was announced that the Canadian Production of the musical would be on a limited run at Ottawa's Babs Asper Theatre in July 2024 before returning to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre in September 2024.[44]. Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly. MUST CLOSE 29 JANUARY. I think I understand why people are drawn to this show. We are opening a new Performing Arts Center in our community next school year and I would love to directthis show! Rush tickets are not available for our final performance on Sunday 10/2. Buy Tickets to Come From Away - from: $45, COME FROM AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance Today, COME FROM AWAY And New Yorkers for Parks Partner on Daffodil Project, Review: COME FROM AWAY Comes To Broadway On Tour at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, Photos: Go Inside The COME FROM AWAY Gander Concerts. The full production, directed by Brian Hill, was an artistic success, but Rubinoff was unable to attract a Canadian producer for further development. Welcome to Agrabah. And the perspective is: Why is everyone getting caught up in all the minutiae of everyone's personal politics? Dramatic monologues are a literary device that have been used since ancient Greek theatretoday, they are a common tool in modern plays and films. It doesn't mean we can't appreciate this one. Or are they gonna go all Norman Bates." Critics suggesting that Come From Away is somehow a musical for our complex political times should actually expand their horizons and read 1984, The Handmaid's Tale and Blindness for a start. Character: Sister James . Under different circumstances, nothing he said would seem especially noteworthy. There were many New Yorkers who behaved decently during 9/11, even though their lives were endangered. And since I am emphasizing opinion, my opinion is that Jose Carrasquillo should get over himself. [29], The musical opened in previews on Broadway on February 18, 2017, and officially opened on March 12, 2017, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. And yes the people of Gander are as complex and nuanced as anyone anywhere. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. On the very day of Trudeaus speech in Broadways Gerald Schoenfeld Theatreas it happens, on the Ides of MarchTrump released his budget plan. [59][60], Misha Berson, writing for the Seattle Times, praised Christopher Ashley's fluid staging, calling the show a "meaningful balm to the benumbed psyche." Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Production Manager at Labyrinth Theater Company. More interesting than Hamilton; Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812; Dear Evan Hansen? Why focus exclusively on his fear of being shot when that's one in a long line of his neurotic fears? And if not, we're adding more every week so if you don't see one you like, keep checking back! She isn't coming yet, Toto. I'm a New Yorker reacting to a show that's on a New York stage. The performancesthe play itselfseemed incidental. I would suggest that is no more name-calling than calling the Ganderites "rubes. The show tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Why are you guys so prone to censorship? [23] The play had extended runs in each location. But what I find fascinating is that I think it's those flaws that are making it so successful. "[63] Peter Marks, in his review in The Washington Post, noted that the musical "stirs powerful memories of 9/11 if the book's mechanics unfold with too much sugar, the score has an infectious, gritty vitality: Especially good is a number set in a Gander pub, choreographed by Kelly Devine, during which a risibly nutty local initiation rite is performed, involving the embrace of a recently caught codfish. Come From Away Gender Male Age Range Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Mover Voice Baritone Vocal Technique Rock Time & Place Gander, Newfoundland, 2011 Tags lead male baritone muslim chef middle eastern prayer passenger Analysis Ali is a master chef for an international restaurant chain, but eyed READ MORE - PRO MEMBERS ONLY The net proceeds from the performances were donated to Gander, Gambo, Appleton, Lewisporte, Norris Arm, and Glenwood, the six towns that hosted the 7,000 travellers, along with the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Community Food Sharing Association. Someone is gonna steal my wallet. It peaked at number 92 on the Top Current Albums chart and number two on the Cast Albums chart. Arguably even more tragic are the events that transpired on September 11, 2001. Do you realize how ridiculous this sounds? There are many characters. Buy Premium tickets HERE. [96][97] In April 2021, Apple TV+ acquired the film's distribution rights. Period. sentence. This is a political essay, then. Find our full comments policy here. And I can be proud of who I am. My issue is with hypothetical New Yorkers' and Jesse Green's view that the show shouldn't have been made at all, because it deals with a tangential aspect of 9/11 and not the main events of that terrible day. Two women, Beulah (from Gander) and Hannah (from New York), bond over the fact that both of their sons are firefighters, but Hannah's son is missing ("I Am Here"). Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Why then, oh why can't I? It may also help you organize your thoughts during times you can't speak out loud. "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley. Jonathan Mandells New Crit piece usually appears the firstThursdayof each month. Come From Away is now playing at Theatre Royal Sydney . The Australian production began performances in Melbourne. In the body of this piece, I link to a review I did in DC Theatre Scene that goes into some depth about the show. If my effort to be honest about my reaction makes me sound ridiculous, I revel in it. Popular Types: Women Men Teens Kids Comedic Contemporary Shakespeare Explore Great Monologues for Men There was that summer after senior year . Broadway performances of COME FROM AWAY will resume on Friday, January 7 2022 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. MTI Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. ;), In reply to Thanks for your comments. The "islanders" in Gander and the surrounding towns open up their homes to the "plane people", regardless of their guests' race, nationality or sexual orientation. Nowhere do I find him saying that Come From Away shouldn't have been made at all. Oct. 3, 2022 On Sunday afternoon, ". There is a lot of good work being done across the country in the regionals and I, for one, am glad that I get to witness many of these productions in a given year. And I'm not gonna leave here ever, ever again, because I love you all, and - oh, Auntie Em - there's no place like home! [8], The show was conceived by Michael Rubinoff, a Toronto lawyer, theatre producer, and Associate Dean of Visual and Performing Arts at Sheridan College in Oakville. In reply to For me, the contentious by Ronmags. I admit I don't like hyperbole in reviews like "single most" . While some characters and stories are an amalgamation of several people and experiences, others are grounded in true people, such as Captain Beverly Bass, the first female captain for American Airlines; Kevin Tuerff and Kevin Jung, the couple from LA; and Nick and Diane, the couple who met in Gander. The creators of Come From Away have stated that this is not a September 11th story, it is rather a September 12th story - a story of the best people have to offer each other, and a reminder that we are all capable of doing good for each other, especially in the darkest of times. Out of some three dozen characters portrayed in the musical, only two are New Yorkers. A limited number of $58 rush tickets will be available for both performances on Saturday 10/1. Most people over 70 will remember what they were doing when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Why is this first 9/11 musical on Broadway set 1,500 miles away from New Yorkor indeed very far from any place that was attacked? And that's even without the "overly. . $50 Standing Room tickets will be available at the Gerald Schoenfeld box office for both performances on Saturday 10/2 and our final performance on Sunday 10/2. Once in a while, an event occurs that is so viscerally powerful that you will always remember exactly what you were doing when it happened.
(And if you need more, here are another 15 funny monologues) Best Contemporary Monologues for Kids Ages 7-15. The passengers and airline staff who return to the United States are faced with the horror of the attacks' aftermathincluding Hannah, who learns that her firefighter son died during the rescue efforts ("Something's Missing"). It's far, far away. In reply to Canadians are of course free by Jonathan Mandell. Funny, I resented this work not because it came from away, but because of its shallow, vintage Disney-like portrayal of people during tragic circumstances complete with homophobic jokes and broad strokes assumptions about race and cultures. Im not worried about getting shot. It's in a place that is far away from NYC, so they have Perspective. Last updated: Sep 13, 2021 5 min read. The endless arguing about anything just to to keep a foot hold anywhere. The "homophobic jokes" to which Mr. Carrasquillo surely refers is something I wrote about in my review for DC Theatre Scene, recounting a scene in a bar: "A gay couple, both named Kevin, (Chad Kimball and Caesar Samayoa), are cautious about their relationship in what might be redneck territory, but when they let it slip, they discover half the denizens seem to have relatives who are gay. Rush tickets are not available for our final performance on Sunday 10/2. In reply to Chacun a son gout, as the by Jonathan Mandell. Buy Premium tickets HERE. [40] The production moved to the Elgin Theatre in order to accommodate the Canadian production of Dear Evan Hansen, which was promised the Royal Alexandra Theatre. However, we have dozens of other monologues that you can read. It seems a clear beneficiary of what I had labeled The Trump Effect, in an article I wrote in December to describe how the election had altered my personal perception of the shows I was seeing. ( Grown-ups and older kids there's stuff for you too, just scroll down past this section) The Boy Who Cried Werewolf by Daniel Guyton. See his previous pieceshere. Bob's being scared of the Ganderites is exaggerated for comic effect, yes. And that is the message of the show that some overly defensive New Yorkers seem to be missing. [39] During the hiatus, the cast performed eight benefit concerts of the show at the Holy Heart Theatre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. With special thanks to our remarkable company, onstage and off, it is because of your talents, dedication, compassion & community that we will continue to welcome audiences to The Rock. But your response makes me curious as to whether when you call Come From Away "the single most interesting piece of musical theatre on Broadway," you're praising that particular show to the rafters, or, instead, obliquely knocking the state of musical theater on Broadway. College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada and was further developed at Goodspeed It is based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes, carrying approximately 7,000 passengers, were ordered to land unexpectedly at Gander International Airport. Im convinced that what draws people into the show above all else is that its heartwarming view of humanity is embodied by heartwarming humans who actually exist. Apollo 13 (1995) "You never know what events are going to transpire to get you home." Apollo 13 is most famous for the line, "Houston, we have a problem," which has been replicated and spoofed countless times since, in no small part thanks to the fear and intensity that Tom Hanks displays in his delivery. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow why oh why can't I? New York, NY, Forever Plaid
In reply to Yes, fair point on Hamilton; by John. America is the modern master of dumbing it down. It looks as if we agree on much.You might be right that the show's appeal for many is that it's "oversimplified." Once allowed off the planes and transferred to various emergency shelters in and around Gander ("Darkness and Trees"), the passengers and crew watch replays of the attacks on the news and learn the true reason why they were grounded ("Lead Us Out of the Night"). It's the single most interesting piece of musical theatre on Broadway, in any case. I don't know how "simple"the people in Gander are. [9] The couple translated some stories directly to the musical while others were merged for story purposes. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. I would also include Jesse Green, the critic for New York magazine and future New York Times critic, in this number, as he has made very similar points. When I die, she said, Im going to tell them to put on my tombstone, I brought a tray of sandwiches to theLegion.. [48] The Australian Company was planned to tour China, but this was cancelled due to SARS-CoV-2. "[72] Johnny Oleksinski with the New York Post wrote that "Every New Yorker must see this show", referring to the musical as "Broadway's biggest and best surprise of the season. I think you brought up some very interesting perspectives. Its the times we suddenly live in, in other words, that surely have helped turn Come From Away into a respectable hit, one of just five Broadway shows last week with more than 100 percent attendance. We wish to pay our respects to their people past, present, and future. Some critics agree with that assessment of its quality. Original Cast Member Joel Hatch, who plays Mayor Claude Elliott in the musical based on a remarkable true story, made a brief curtain speech at the end of the show thanking the audiences for supporting Broadway. NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and HELLO, DOLLY! Cash & credit cards are accepted. But, that's my opinion. It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It's become an addiction to bickering for the sake of bickering and the merit of each topic subjugated in the process . Come From Away | Cast & Creative | Official Site Skip to main content TOUR CAST Marika Aubrey Beverley & Others Kevin Carolan Claude & Others Harter Clingman Oz & Others Christine Toy Johnson Diane & Others Julie Johnson Beulah & Others James Earl Jones II Bob & Others James Kall Nick & Others Julia Knitel Janice & Others Ali Momen In any case, one of the points of the essay is that it's the theatergoers who are reacting to the show "politically," whether or not the theater makers intended it to be taken that way. ", "New Musical 'Come From Away' Begins Broadway Previews Feb. 18", "Justin Trudeau touts Come From Away's message as Ivanka Trump attends NYC performance", "Justin Trudeau Brings Ivanka Trump to Broadway Show on Welcoming Outsiders", "Check the Statuses of Broadway Shows During the Coronavirus Shutdown", "Broadway Update on Performance Cancellations", "Continued Extraordinary Demand for the Tony Award-Winning Musical COME FROM AWAY Forces Transfer to The Elgin Theatre as of February 5, 2019", "Come From Away coming to St. John's in January", "Why was Dear Evan Hansen a commercial flop in Toronto? 2. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander's airstrip on September 11, 2001. Lead Characters Beulah Davis Come From Away - Musical 4 Claude Elliott Just do the bloody simple decent thing and shut up about the rest. When I saw Come From Away, I was grateful that the musical didnt wind up being triggering, as I wrote in my review of it for DC Theatre Scene. I enjoyed the foot-stomping Celtic-flavored music, and the energetic ensemble work of its talented twelve-member cast, who switched back and forth between portraying the townspeople and theplane people, as they were called. After the curtain call, Joel Hatch spoke to the audience, thanking them for attending the show, as well as thanking the crew, house staff, swings, and understudies, all who have been crucial parts of the show, especially during this unprecedented era of performing theatre during a pandemic. I certainly don't feel any "need" to believe that humans are decent. The staff of HowlRound Theatre Commons at Emerson College wish to respectfully acknowledge that our offices are situated on land stolen from its original holders, the Massachuset and Wampanoag people. Come From Away Gender Female Age Range Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Mover Voice Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Technique Belting, Rock Time & Place Gander, Newfoundland, 2011 Tags female lead mezzo belter captain historical bold brave pilot mother wife contemporary american texan Analysis Based on the real Captain Beverly Bass, the first female captain for 1. I saw this in the West End and loved it and on returning to Aus have been singing its praises. News Media's life blood is the sensational and salacious. Chacun a son gout, as the French say. The next of our comedy monologues comes from the dark comedy, God of Carnage. [98] It was released on September 10, 2021. But don't. I think self-important is a ridiculous evaluation and cynical, dismissive of the artists, but whatever. In reply to And I could see a fellow New by Jonathan Mandell. You seem to be objecting to my expressing my personal reaction to Come From Away. Clips from the Broadway production of Come From Away! New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Come From Away began performances on February 18, 2017, and officially opened to critical acclaim on March 12, 2017, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), where the show continued to play to standing- room-only audiences until it was forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 12, 2020, the evening of its third anniversary on Broadway. [5], The musical premiered at The Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, in December 2018 and then transferred to the Phoenix Theatre in the West End in February 2019. To call any New Yorker who feels this way "defensive" is to make an ad hominem attack. [94] In April 2019, Sankoff and Hein stated that the intention was to shoot in Gander and cast lesser-known actors, with Gander residents as extras. [10], In 2011, Sankoff and Hein visited Gander on the tenth anniversary of the attacks to interview locals and returning passengers. An inner monologue can help you hear your own voice while canceling other external stimuli. Forget the petty bickering. It seems to me that there is no other interpretation of that statement other than implying that the show should not have been made, but opinions may differ. In reply to Yes, many people like what by Jonathan Mandell. Broadway performances of COME FROM AWAY will resume on Friday, January 7 2022 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. In reply to You, hypothetical New by Ronmags. It's hidden. She's exactly right. And when they come out, they think deep thoughts and with no more brains than you have. We'll go tell Uncle Henry and Auntie Em. After this last comment of yours, I read Jesse Green's review of Come From Away. "[67] Alan Henry of Broadway World said "You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be a better person when you leave the theatre. You do you, I suppose. We are here because of you! Will there be recorded tracks for rehearsal and performsces? Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these 'come from aways' into their lives. Very necessary in this case. "[61], Jay Irwin with Broadway World called the production "emotionally transcendent" and "the best musical I've seen all year and possibly ever. "[68], Ben Brantley, chief theatre critic for The New York Times, wrote "Try, if you must, to resist the gale of good will that blows out of 'Come From Away,' the big bearhug of a musical that opened on Sunday night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater. Oversimplify please! Broadway's Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away resumed performances last night at Broadway's Schoenfeld Theatre. Don't even start it! I don't think it is such a good thing. . ", In reply to Funny, I resented this work by Jos Carrasquillo. The fact that many - including yourself - are reading more into it is because we can and want to. There. This title is currently restricted. Monologues for men from published plays for auditions and acting practice. But they have one thing you haven't got: a diploma. Well, you removed my comment wondering why you seem incapable of not returning to Trump and your need to defend your own bitterness when discussing an innocuous play. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the townsfolk of Gander (including Claude the mayor, Oz the police constable, Beulah the teacher, Bonnie the SPCA worker and others) describe life in Newfoundland and how they learn of the terrorist attacks taking place in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania ("Welcome to the Rock"). Complete List!
I explain the point of this "NewCrit" piece in the first paragraph. She tried to, didn't she? Come From Away characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. I believe we are. But I have to admit that I couldnt help harboring some resentment towards the show and its admirers. "It's Celtic and I guess not good," you write, summing up/satirizing my view. On June 8, 2022, it was announced that the Broadway production would close on October 2 after having played 25 previews and 1,670 regular performances. Thank you for your article. Here's another link to that piece, for your convenience -- https://dctheatrescene.com/ 2.This essay in HowlRound is not an opening night review, the way the one in DC Theatre Scene was. Watch the Movie The Wizard of Oz You might ask. To purchase, visit the Gerald Schoenfeld box office when it opens 10 AM (12 PM on Sundays) for that days performance only. Not a single one of the locals in the bar are themselves gay, and when one of the Kevins jokes There must be something in the water, one of the locals answers Thats why I only drink the beer. Its a funny line, and an example of Sankoff and Heins general approach even when they seem to be taking risks, they keep it safe and light. They are called phila er, phila er, yes, er, Good Deed Doers. Someones gonna shoot me. library of free monologues. When an out-of-town friend visiting New York recently bought me a ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, I couldnt bring myself to go (Forgetting 9/11). I am a little worried about how much Irish Whiskey Im drinking". I felt that Bob was just one of their (many) stock characters -- the cynical, neurotic New Yorker. Is there any way to open up those discussions among the people who make those decisions to get the rights released sooner to help us all? Broadway performances of COME FROM AWAY will resume on Friday, January 7 2022 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. All these critical assessments strike me as especially irrelevant. 3. ", "Come From Away: Heart-warming musical lives up to the hype", "Come From Away is an 'outstandingly sensible' production that couldn't have a better ending", "BWW Review: 'Come From Away' Is A Loving Tribute To The Best In All Of Us", "Review: Come From Away, a Canadian Embrace on a Grim Day", "Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY Lands on Broadway - All the Reviews! Mr. Mandell, you can take offense to Joe if you like, but the "state of musical theatre on Broadway" is just fine. 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