A Wilmington opera house is opening its production of a play based on the true story of Gander, a Canadian town that helped Americans affected by the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Play’s Story
The play, ‘Come From Away,’ will run across two weekends and end next Sunday. Gander, a town of 9,000 people, took in approximately 7,000 airline passengers after the U.S. airspace was closed. Residents housed and cared for stranded passengers for five days.
Cast members Jason, Erin, and Joy described the show as ‘a celebratory story of the events of 9/11, and an uplifting story of humility, resilience, of the community of Gander,’ said Erin. She described the show as one of the most demanding of her acting career.
Showtimes and Tickets
‘Come From Away’ will be at Thalian Hall in Wilmington the following weekends: Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19; Wednesday, July 22; Thursday, July 23; Friday, July 24; two shows Saturday, July 25; and Sunday, July 26. Tickets are available through the Thalian Hall website or by calling the box office at 910-632-2285.
Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.
