Robert Kahn with NBC called the piece "a dignified, often funny new musical" which "find[s] a spiritual angle to a horrific story, depicting the goodness in humanity while still allowing us room for the feelings of loneliness and fear that will always be connected to that time." [81] Highly anticipated after its regional runs, the Broadway premiere of Come From Away came to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Performances began from 18 Feb. 2017, ahead of an opening night on 12 March, where Come From Away is currently running. Touring productions in the United States and Canada are still going strong too, with over two years of performances. A Filmed Version of Tony-Winning Broadway Musical 'Come From Away' Is Coming to Apple TV+". August 4, 2021 . Retrieved August 5, 2021. Cushman, Robert (November 29, 2016). "Come From Away is an 'outstandingly sensible' production that couldn't have a better ending". National Post . Retrieved December 16, 2016.

I am sad that I didn’t get to read PROMISES TO KEEP yet, lightly different period but still yet another war time romance. I am curious to read this one as well because again, Canadian war romances just aren’t a thing but yet Graham makes them a thing! The West End production closed on January 7, 2023, after 1,048 performances. [49] A UK touring production is planned to begin in March 2024 at the Leicester Curve Theatre [50] Australia (2019–2023) [ edit ] Come From Away cancels socially distanced concert West End run | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. January 20, 2021 . Retrieved January 21, 2021. I love when new authors find me and think that I will like their books. I am always intrigued because with the internet it’s hard to get a feel for people sometimes so when an author asks me if I would like to review their book or they think it’s something I will like—it always makes me pause. I think that the title Come From Away first captured my attention because of the wonderful Broadway Musical "Come From Away" which is set in Gander Newfoundland and details the warm hospitality shown by the people of Gander to those whose airplanes were stranded there on 9/11. I had not realized that the term was also used in other Maritime provinces but was ultimately not surprized.She’d almost laughed at that. Some of her friends were already married with children. Grace, well, she’d never even been kissed. Worse than that, she’d never met a boy she wanted to kiss. To make her brother happy, she’d wiped her tears and smiled bravely up at him. Then he’d turned and boarded his ship. Here's the facts - German U-boats (submarines) did in fact patrol along Canada's East Coast - and sunk over 44 Canadian ships, including the SS Caribou, a passenger ferry. But, here's the absolutely fascinating bit - Come From Away is based on a local legend that is very possibly quite true. In 1942, a small group of German soldiers attended a local Christmas dance in East Jeddore. And it is this incident that is the inspiration for Graham's latest novel. What a great premise!

Grace worries that she’s not contributing enough to the war effort, but her father reassures her that everything she does helps in some way. What are some examples of how Grace contributes, indirectly or otherwise? The twins had always loved the sea, rode it like they were born to it, but their younger brother Norman stayed away from the water whenever he could. Her brothers were all grown up now, riding ugly metal ships somewhere, taking separate paths to a faraway war, while she stayed home to gut fish and babysit.The 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards shortlist in full". Evening Standard. November 4, 2019 . Retrieved January 18, 2021.

I enjoyed catching up with the Baker family who we first met in Tides of Honour. While this book could be read as a standalone, I recommend reading ToH first, so you understand the relationships and past struggles of the family. At the time, I knew nothing about U-boats, but to me the whole idea of a German U-boat surfacing in one of our harbours sounded fantastical. To imagine a German commander permitting any of his men off the boat was practically impossible. Then for those men to happen upon a local dance? But everywhere and everyone I asked confirmed the story. Sounds crazy, but it happened! Continued Extraordinary Demand for the Tony Award-Winning Musical COME FROM AWAY Forces Transfer to The Elgin Theatre as of February 5, 2019". Mirvish Productions. June 11, 2018. Archived from the original on May 5, 2020 . Retrieved August 3, 2019. I went into this book with high expectations - a historical fiction set in Canada during war time? That is basically one of my most favourite set ups. Come From Away did not disappoint. Q: Can you describe the responses you’ve received from readers of your books? Has anything surprised you?GENEVIEVE GRAHAM delivers a well-paced and beautifully written story here with interesting, compelling, and believable characters that I found quite compassionate to read about. The story was told in alternating perspectives between Rudi and Grace and through Rudi’s story we really got a different understanding and look into the war. I really enjoyed the romance between our two main characters, Rudi and Grace. a b "Come From Away extends again - For the last time". London Box Office. July 1, 2022 . Retrieved July 1, 2022. Alrighty, this book will not be published until April 24th, but when I get my hands on a Genevieve Graham book, NOTHING is going to stop me from jumping right in, including all of the other ARCs I have to read that are being published before this one. Yesterday, I had the perfect opportunity-I was on a plane flying from Sept Iles to Quebec. By the time we landed, I was 82% completed and I practically leapt from the plane to my next gate so that I could get it finished.