Riverhead theater takes flight with “Come From Away”
This November, the hit Broadway musical Come From Away will premiere on the North Fork in Riverhead, with the Riverhead Faculty and Community Theater putting on the show.
Performances will take place at the Charles Cardona Auditorium at Riverhead High School (700 Harrison Ave., Riverhead, 631-369-6723) on Nov. 19, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m., and on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
Come From Away is based on a true story. The tale is set on the island of Newfoundland in Canada, where 7,000 airplane passengers were stranded when the U.S. shut down its airspace on September 11, 2001. The small town of Gander’s residents had to quickly figure out how to house and feed thousands of travelers who were scared and stranded, ultimately finding connection, joy and unity in welcoming their unexpected guests.
The critically acclaimed musical, written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, ran on Broadway for over five years and has been staged all over the world.
The RFCT’s production of the show features a talented 23-actor cast and is produced by Kira Grattan-Heck and directed by brothers Michael and Robert Horn.
