Come From Away release date and all about Apple TV+ musical

'Come From Away' is the filmed version of the theatre production of the same name and sees 7,000 people stranded in a small town after 9/11 attacks
Petrina Bromley, Emily Walton, Jenn Colella, Sharon Wheatley, Astrid Van Wieren and Q Smith in 'Come From Away' (Apple TV+)
Petrina Bromley, Emily Walton, Jenn Colella, Sharon Wheatley, Astrid Van Wieren and Q Smith in 'Come From Away' (Apple TV+)

Apple TV+ is set to come out with a filmed version of the Tony and the Olivier Award-winning blockbuster musical ‘Come from Away’. The upcoming project tells the story of 7,000 people stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after 38 flights to the US were suddenly ordered to land in the town on September 11, 2001.

The people of Newfoundland graciously welcome them after the deadly 9/11 Twin Tower attack and made memories that will never be forgotten. There have been various renditions of the story and countries like Canada, Ireland, UK and Australia have also come out with their own productions to tell the beautiful tale of kindness.

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The original book, music, and lyrics were written by Tony and Grammy Award nominees and Olivier Award winners Irene Sankoff and David Hein. As far as the theatre production is concerned, it has been widely praised by the audiences as well as the critics. So, it will be interesting to see how viewers will react to the filmed version.

Here’s everything we know about the upcoming venture.

Astrid Van Wieren, Sharon Wheatley, Emily Walton, De’Lon Grant, Paul Whitty, Q. Smith and Tony LePage in 'Come from Away' (Apple TV+)

Release date and how to watch

The filmed version of the Broadway production will be streaming exclusively on Friday, September 10 at 3 am EST. You can live stream the series on Apple TV+. Watch Apple TV+ on the Apple TV app, which is already on your Apple devices. Just open the app, click or tap Apple TV+ and enjoy the shows and movies. You can also watch Apple TV+ on streaming platforms, popular smart TVs, and AirPlay-enabled TVs with the Apple TV app — or watch online at tv.apple.com/in.

Plot

“‘Come From Away’ tells the story of 7,000 people stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights into the US are grounded on September 11, 2001. As the people of Newfoundland graciously welcome the “come from aways” into their community in the aftermath, the passengers and locals alike process what’s happened while finding love, laughter, and new hope in the unlikely and lasting bonds that they forge.”

Cast

The cast of the filmed version will include original members of the Broadway production. Here are all the cast members:
·       Petrina Bromley as Bonnie
·       Jenn Colella as Beverly/Annette
·       De’Lon Grant as Bob
·       Joel Hatch as Claude
·       Tony LePage as Kevin T
·       Caesar Samayoa as Kevin J/Ali
·       Q. Smith as Hannah
·       Astrid Van Wieren as Beulah
·       Emily Walton as Janice
·       Sharon Wheatley as Diane
.        Paul Whitty as Oz



 

Creators

Based on the book written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, the upcoming project has been directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley. Meanwhile, it is choreographed by Olivier Award Winner Kelly Devine.

Jennifer Todd, Bill Condon, Mark Gordon, and Junkyard Dog Productions serve as producers while Brittany Hapner is co-producing the venture. Sankoff, Hein, Jon Kamen, Dave Sirulnick, and Meredith Bennett are executive producers.

Irene Sankoff and David Hein attend the 2018 ASCAP Grammy Nominees Reception at Top of The Standard Hotel on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for ASCAP)

Trailer

The live performance of ‘Come from Away’ was filmed this past May at a venue where the show was categorically staged for an audience that included 9/11 survivors and front-line workers; and employed over 200 people including members of the Broadway crew, staff, and creative teams.

You can watch the trailer here.



 

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