Come From Away

The Charleston Light Opera Guild, The Official Musical Theatre of West Virginia, will produce the heart warming musical “Come From Away” at the Charleston Coliseum Theater during April 17-19 and 24-26, 2026.

The musical is based on the extraordinary true story of what happened when 38 planes landed in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001. With the town's small population of 9000 swelling by nearly 7000 stranded airline passengers, the residents of Gander opened their hearts and homes, welcoming ‘plane people’ with warmth and kindness. The musical highlights themes of community, resilience, and compassion formed between the locals and the passengers during a time of crisis. With a dynamic score and uplifting storytelling by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, “Come From Away” captures the spirit of togetherness in the face of adversity. “Come From Away” replaces the previously announced April 2026 production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”

Cast of Characters

Natasha Allen........................................Annette & Others

Beth Bowden.........................................Beverly & Others

Dakota Burdette...................................Nick & Others

Megan Sydnor-Collins.........................Hannah & Others

Michael D. Gore.....................................Claude & Others

Hope Griffith..........................................Beulah & Others

Trey Harris..............................................Bob & Others

Austin Muncy..........................................Kevin T. & Others

Lauren Meyer.........................................Diane & Others

Kennedy Pifer.........................................Janice & Others

Carly Thaw...............................................Flight Attendant & Others

Taylor Shaw.............................................Bonnie & Others

Adam Terry..............................................Oz & Others

Austin A. Thomas...................................Kevin J. & Others

Cameron Vance......................................Garth & Others

DIRECTION

Director/Choreographer

Nina Denton Pasinetti

Musical Director

Christa Navy

Accompanist

John Patrick

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