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- Watch Come From Away play "28 Hours/Wherever We Are", "I Am Here", "Me and the Sky", "Something's Missing" and "Finale" at the Tiny Desk.
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Sept. 11, 2019 | Josh Rogosin -- Sixteen performers from the Broadway production of Come From Away recently climbed out of a chartered bus in front of NPR and crammed behind Bob Boilen's desk. They condensed their nearly two-hour show about the days following 9/11 into a relatively tiny 17 minutes. By the end of the diminutive set, there were more than a few tears shed.
Where were you on Sep. 11, 2001? Anyone who is old enough to remember can probably answer that question. Perhaps that's why the stories told in the Broadway musical Come From Away are so relatable.
In the aftermath of the Sep. 11 attacks, 38 planes carrying thousands of passengers were grounded in remote Gander, Newfoundland in Canada for five days. The creators of Come From Away traveled to Gander 10 years later and collected the tales that make up the musical.
In Gander there's an expression that, if you're visiting, you've "come from away." The people of Gander took in the come-from-aways, and their stories have resonated with audiences worldwide. The Broadway cast recently celebrated 1,000 performances and there are simultaneous productions running in London, Toronto, Melbourne and a national tour.
As one of the actors explains, "The story we tell is not a 9/11 story, it's a 9/12 story. It's a story about the power of kindness in response to a terrible event, and how we can each live, leading with kindness, everyday."
SET LIST
"28 Hours/Wherever We Are"
"I Am Here"
"Me and the Sky"
"Something's Missing"
"Finale"
MUSICIANS
Chris Ranney: keys, accordion; Caitlin Warbelow: fiddle, fiddle in Gb; Ben Power: high whistles, low whistles, flute; Romano DiNillo: bodhran, cajon; Alec Berlin: acoustic guitar; Petrina Bromley: vocals; Holly Ann Butler: vocals; Geno Carr: vocals; De'Lon Grant: vocals; Joel Hatch: vocals; Chad Kimball: vocals; Kevin McAllister: vocals; Happy McPartlin: vocals; Julie Reiber: vocals; Astrid Van Wieren: vocals; Jim Walton: vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Josh Rogosin, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, Andy Huether; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Jeremiah Rhodes, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Shuran Huang/NPR - เพลง
god this musical nevers fails to make me cry, even in tiny desk format
Rachel Michtom It seems like every beat change makes me cry all over again.
Same! It brings me to tears when they are naming places people were when finding out about 911… i was literally in history class in 8th grade…. Then had to be shuffled to cafeteria and we all had to put our heads down with lights off (because they didnt know if terrorists would attack schools). We watched a single TV wheeled in from the school library and just stared i. Confusion and disbelief as our teachers were openly weeping.
Like, the women who play Beulah and Hannah are able to essentially make themselves cry on command - but good lord it still feels so painful and so real.
Same. Every time. I can’t listen to the soundtrack. I’m seeing the musical for the fourth time this fall. I’m a masochist.
Mostly I cry because people are just not this good. I wish the world could learn from this.
I'm shedding a tear as well.
My husband and I both worked at the airport in St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and we had the same scene as at Gander. Only as being a bigger city, we had the professionals needed to accomodate all peoples, requests, etc. Gander didn't but with the help of surrounding communities, pulled off an amazing feat. The airport in St. John's was in the middle of renovations and my husband and I did not see each other for 6 full days, account our shifts and working around the clock. I came home one day and my husband (a very funny man) had left me a note "Hey I'm the guy who shares your bed...do you think we can get together for a coffee". The laugh was very much needed.
I saw the thumbnail and was like “no way this can’t be THE musical” but here we are and I’m crying
Me too! I'm here at my computer on a Sunday afternoon and the tears. Just such a fabulous job by all.
Having worked at a US airline's flight dispatch center the morning of 9/11. I always wondered how you could write a play about that horrible day. I saw the play here in Memphis when the US tour restarted. I was blown away. My wife, our 13 year old daughter (who loves theater), we were speechless on the way home. Powerful, amazing, incredible. I didn't think I was cutting any onions....
Being from Newfoundland, what these lovely people have done sharing our story is marvellous... Being considerate towards someone can go a long way in helping them push past their troubles. Thank you.
Thanking people for telling the story about an incredible, beautiful act of kindness, brotherhood, and humanity that your home territory did for so many people, might be the most Canadian thing I've ever heard. Thank YOU and your whole country. My pastor when I was a child was one of the "come from aways" and he spent the rest of his life talking about his experience. (He wasn't in Gander, he was in Hair Bay?) He said nothing proved his faith in God like the way those people treated all of them. He said there's a line in the Lord's Prayer that says, "On Earth as it is in Heaven." And in our country's darkest hour, God made that line true. I can't think of a more beautiful tribute to a people or place than that
come from away is the best broadway show of this decade and somehow it’s also the most underrated show???? so so glad to see it getting recognized as the masterpiece it is
Emily Schmid wow quality comment!
the tone shift when she says "bomb" at 9:18 is INSANE. she's incredible
It hits me in the gut every time.
One of the best musicals ive ever had the privilege of seeing
I wish I could see it. The story in these songs here are really wonderful.
Nicholas Morgan Saw it Friday night, and I believe the same thing
A Broadway Production behind a Tiny Desk??????????way to live up to your name Tiny Desk Concerts!!!
to anyone else reading this - I love you and wish you happiness.
@Paritossh Sukumar
As @Renato Costa said "Be More Chill" is another one and is very good. I highly recommend it.
@Renato Costa the first was actually the Band's Visit
@Renato Costa , @Nicholas Morgan & @ackerman666, thanks a ton! fantastic suggestions! I'm no expert in music so this is finger-clickingly blowing my mind!
@@sukumarparitossh if you're looking for another, they did one with Hadestown as well
This was truly such a treat to see Julie Reiber as Captain Beverly Bass! Her vocals and expressions are incredible - I think this is the first performance of “Me and the Sky” I’ve seen that rivals Jen Colella’s!
I actually prefer Rachel Tucker’s version to Jen’s (maybe because she was my first Captain) but Julie is amazing
I agree although Jenn will always be my favorite.
Big fan of their choice not to sing their opening number, especially because it's such an easy way to establish the concept of the show (and that's the one they always perform). Because while Welcome to the Rock is brilliant everytime it's performed, it's interesting to see them establish their show with a variety of ways.
They did a really good job of picking their set list here.
During 9/11, my mom had to switch my sisters from Gander Academy to a different school because they moved. My mom didn't realize that the school was being used as a shelter and walked right in, was mistaken for a volunteer, and came face to face with an impressively tall guy who didn't speak a lick of english. A few years later she had to register me for school at gander academy and she said she was too embarassed to go in the building in case they recognized her as the lady who just walked right into the school with her children 😂
The emotion in the singing of "Me and the Sky" is deep. Julie and Jenn both do great jobs with that.
When she says "He's gone" and then starts singing I cry every single time... Every time I listened to the soundtrack, when I was lucky enough to see the show and again when I just watched this. What a beautiful show.
I began weeping then sobbing
Me whenever "Me and the Sky" comes on: I'm not going to cry this time
Three minutes later: 😭😭😭😭
I just try to imagine Captain Bass in the audience seeing the show for the first time. She had no idea she was a character. Much less that the character would sing a song about her life's story. She said she just cried the whole time the first seven times she saw it.
Whomever is reading this remember to spread as much LOVE AS POSSIBLE, don't litter, help out the homeless and take of nature please it's really important we gotta take care of eachother and mother earth. thank you and have a blessed life ❤
Thank all of you for expressing the human kindness thousands of people found in Gander and the surrounding communities.
I am a Newfoundlander.
There is never a bad time, to do a good deed.
Say hello to a stranger. It might become your new friend.
I wasn't looking for a musical, but this immediately brought me back to working at a call center in Oregon and not knowing why we weren't getting lit up by calls from the East Coast for the first 3 hours of business, only to be told about that something significant was happening in New York, and then seeing the footage of the first plane hitting one of the towers, and then the live footage of the second strike and fall of the Twins.
I cried then, and this made me tear up unexpectedly...hard to believe we're almost 20 years away from that horrible day.
I can't believe it's been so long, feels like yesterday...
I saw both Hamilton and Come From Away this year, and I liked Come From Away much more. It's really special.
It's so magical. I wasn't expecting to like it much, I loved it
Ok come from away is good but it doesn't get anywhere close to Hamilton
@@avilevy5294 that's true, it's way better than Hamilton. The two aren't close.
@@avilevy5294 yes your right.. come from away blows it away.
@@avilevy5294 come from away is much better than Hamilton!
We saw the production in Cincinnati. It's hard to put into words, but being in the theater for Come From Away, was the closest I've been to 9/11/01 since that morning in my dorm room watching the live coverage. This show brought back all those emotions associated with life lost, irrational paranoia, and community building in the after-math of the tragedy. Tissues (many of them) were required. Thank you for this cast and crew, and their performance. -Jeff & Kristen
I want to see this so badly.
Interestingly, I've actually seen it descibed as more of a 9/12 show, since it's more about dealing with the aftermath of it, rather than 9/11 itself.
I saw this in Cincinnati too. It still gives me chills and those raw emotions come flooding back. This is a perfect example of how September 12th was. We weren't Republican or Democrat, Back or White, Catholic, Jews, Baptist or anything else we were all family.
I remember going to a candle light vigil and people you never met before just crying and hugging. I don't want another September 11th but I do want another September 12th.
I saw this in Cincinnati too! It brought so many emotions back. As a Firefighter when Hanna called Beulah at the end I lost it. To me the atmosphere in the theater changed. So powerful.
I absolutely love this musical, it never fails to reduce me to tears. It's such a powerful piece of theatre to watch. Astrid Van Wieren (the white haired woman who plays Beulah and others) is just perfect in this, her fighting back tears for most of the performances and then her emotional reaction to "Hannah's" (sorry I don't know the Actress portraying her name) singing, just melts my heart everytime.
Her name is Happy McPartlin! she’s my cousin:)
@@tracykidwell7275 Thank you for letting me know. :)
@@tracykidwell7275 - did she end up playing the woman from Texas...Diane I think it is, later on?
I'm not into theater, but wow, that was powerful. Such a moving story. I had never heard of those planes, interesting to take inspiration from actual interviews. I was brought to tears. Great job, God bless you.
I miss live theatre so much. I've listened to the soundtrack through a few times, but seeing it performed unleashed the tears all over again. The person performing Captain Bass here does Jenn Colella proud.
My husband is a flight attendant and was bound for NYC the morning of September 11th. I still get tearful when I think of the lives lost and a world forever changed by this horrific event and hateful ideology. Thank you for sharing this awesome project and production.
As a proud Canadian, I heard this story earlier than most Americans. The people of Newfoundland showed the world how to respond to hate in times of distress. They opened their hearts to those who were scared, confused and lost and welcomed them not only into their community's but, also into their families. I am so thankful that this story has been immortalized by the Broadway industry, and I hope all who see this production will take away the lesson that Gander gave to the world during those dark days.
i’m so amazed that pretty much all of the orignal cast is still with this story, with this show, four and a half years later. it’s honestly so beautiful. i’m so proud that this show is coming back to my city, san diego, next year. it made its world premiere at the la jolla playhouse here in san diego back in 2015, and i’m so honored to have it back. truly one of the best musicals i’ve ever listened to and i’m so excited to see it.
I saw this musical live on Broadway about seven years ago--we had front row seats. I can't emphasize how incredible this show is to see live. I was lucky enough to see it with (mostly) the original cast, but I'm not surprised to hear that this cast sounds just as lovely :)
I've only experienced this musical in the cast recording. Every single time I hear it, I'm overcome with emotion. The first time I ever flew was Sept 21, 2001 and I remember just how somber it was. Thank you for telling this story. It's important and it matters.
The show, the story, just remarkable. The emotion the performers exhibit, even here, is remarkable. More remarkable is that they only have 12 actors but they each play 2-3 roles and switch between accents like nothing. These people (and Jenn Colella who was not part of this recording) deserve every accolade they receive, as do the creators and the director.
I was able to see the show, with Jenn Colella as the female lead (the solo for Me and the Sky) on Broadway in New York and felt it was worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY I spent to get there and get in the theater.
Oh shoot I'm in a zoom call for school and I'm watching this (without my teachers knowledge) and now I'm crying uncontrollably. I love this musical so much!
I saw this musical live in Toronto, and it was by far the most moving and emotional thing I have ever seen. The actors commanded the audience's attention and emotions masterfully
This is the first time I've heard of this broadway production and I love it from the very second of it ❤
Brings such joy and warmth to my heart :''
My musical theatre school did "me and the sky" as part of our production. None of the girls who sang or did the choreography were born on 9/11, most of us weren't, but every rehearsal and show there'd be like, five of us who would sneak into the wings and listen... we all cried. At least once, and for sissies like me, I cried every time. Not many of us know how it feels to lose someone. But we all know how it felt to have something we loved taken from us. That's why this musical is so affecting - even if you're 15, and you live on the other side of the world.
3:28 look how moved is Astrid Van Wieren (the woman with white hair) listening to Happy McPartlin.... AMAZING.
Just saw this in London today, one of the greatest experiences of my life. Just fantastic and possibly the biggest outpouring of joy and applause I've seen on stage
This show does not serve the ego, it serves the human collective. It's message its so important and much needed. Every single person is super talented. I am flawed and so humbled by this show as well as this amazing performance 💖
Back in the stone ages when you could get Tiny Desk as an audio podcast, this concert made me cry in a laundromat by the second song. It's taken until now for me to get to see the film of the show.
I just came home from seeing the road company show in Detroit. I cried at the power of this show.
A fantastic combination of story and music driven by emotion and reflection. A roller coaster of emotions intertwined with a fantastically passionate performance. Thanks NPR and thanks Come From Away !
I remember watching this on Standing Room after a whole day of walking around the city, and it was the best 1 hour and 40 minutes of my life. I didn't feel the pain in my feet because I was too busy crying and enjoying the show. I'd watch this again (even standing!) in a heartbeat
I havent seen the musical, but Ive seen enough to feel that final song; god they nailed it and this weirdly feels like the perfect format. God that final song feels so triumphant.
Saw this show a year ago. One of the most amazing performances put on stage with the bare minimum props. Everyone playing over two characters. Absolutely amazing, go see it now.
I love that this gets people interested in a musical by showing some of the songs and about the musical.
Watching today, from NYC.... Never Forget
Instantly I thought i was sitting in a broadway show. Oh wow, great.
Every fricking note gives me goosebumps. OUTSTANDING. I'm weeping.
This is one of the most underrated musicals of our time. Fantastic performance!
YES - it's a 912 story! AS we stumble along through yet another crisis (Hamas attacks on Israel ...etc...etc.) this endpoint about kindness and coming together remains our only real hope for a better future. Such an important story so beautifully and powerfully told - both in 'real life' and now on the stage!! Thanks NPR et al for the reminder.
I saw this three years ago on Broadway, and had the honor of meeting Astrid, who plays Buella, and it was so brilliant. I listen to the soundtrack all the time and weep.
I was lucky enough to see this when it first opened in melbourne, this musical is so beautiful and if you have the chance to see it, please do. This performance brought me to tears, I hope we get more musicals here soon.
i've been into musicals lately and my sister recommended this to me, this performance basically. almost 18 mins later, i'm already in love. the way they sang each piece with emotions really tugged me. i'm still crying.
P.S. i may have repeated this video over and over and over....
I know the story of old, of course ... and, yet, here I am for this, weeping and crying my eyes out. Thank you, Gander. Thank you, every single person there.xxxx
Here I am and I see a tiny desk that looks interesting. Now I have to see this show at some point in my life.
If you haven't I highly suggest listening to the soundtrack. It's super good.
Going to see the show again this weekend, looking forward to it! Never fails to get me in the heart.
This has EVERYTHING. Talented cast, musicians and an incredible story. Loved the intimacy of the set, just brilliant.
9:19 doesn’t matter how many times I listen to this, I tear up.
I love that you guys are having shows come through now. It's so good.
Thank you for sharing this production. This was beautiful.
This was terrific. Loved the play and was happy to have seen it a couple of times.
Wow! I experienced so many emotions during this short performance I don't know if I could hold it together for the entire musical. Thank you!
I just found out this existed. This is why it's one of my all-time favorite shows. I am crying in the club rn
Pure musical magical - what incredible vocals, music, and emotions. Thank you for this!
Just saw this musical in Toronto because of this video, had a great time and I'm crying again! Thank you for having this Tiny Desk!
Top contender for my favorite musical. Glad to see them on here.
That is one powerful set of songs. Wow. Yes, I cried. Wow.
So amazing, can’t wait to be able to see this live! 💕
I love this musical so much, so beautiful and meaningful.
Absolutely awesome... A brilliantly crafted script that evolved into truly heartfelt songs and a stellar cast. It just doesn't get better than this.
NPR thanks again for making me fall in love with another group of incredible artists
this was AMAZING! Thank you
Oh!! Hannah's part about her son always makes me cry!!
So absolutely fantastic and wonderful. You caught me off guard Tiny Desk and made me laugh and rejoice. Thanks.
This is epically beautiful and so sad.
The actual show isn’t just sad, they just used a few songs here
LOVING IT!
I just saw (literally last night) Julie Reiber in the National tour of Jagged Little Pill as MJ Healy and the whole 1st act I kept thinking she would make a terrific Beverly Bass. I didn’t read her bio in the program until intermission, and surprise surprise! Her voice just fits the role so beautifully.
This is my favorite musical I’ve ever seen live. I will never grow tired of the music, and I’m seeing the current National tour in 2 weeks. Can’t wait!
For anyone that remembers 911, that day the world changed, that day humanity was tested, and that day the power of unity and kindness prevailed, it's no surprise this story still brings tears to one's eyes. What an amazing production and I cannot wait to see it in a few weeks as Come From Away tours Houston, Texas!
Wow. This is a show I have always wanted to see. From the other side of Canada, thank you!
Went to see this last night absolutely couldn’t recommend going to see this enough, brilliant show ! Me and my wife loved it .
Beautiful piece of music
You know a musical is really good when it works so well even in the Tiny Desk format
i cant believe im just NOW seeing this. this is incredible.
Never fails to bring me joy and make me cry.
I've seen this musical live in London TWICE an BOTH TIMES I ENDED UP CRYING. It's just too beautiful
Love. Love. Love this musical so much!!
broadway at the tiny desk! loved it loved it loved it!
Wow what an amazing musical, an emotional storyline and terrific musical cast. Thumbs definitely up :))
What a great group preforming a great story.
I got to see this last night in Seattle for the first time after seeing it on TH-cam for years. It was magical.
they sound so good my GOD
And here I am watching this again after the announcement they are recording the stage performance!
I love this musical so much
wow.. unbelievable talent
Litterally my favorite musical of all time 😍
I saw it in London a week ago and I can't stop listening to the soundtrack.
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING OMGG OMG OMG OMG OMG. Thank you Tiny Desk!!!! THIS IS AMAZING
Ooooh my. I'm going to see the show next month in Toronto, and I think if today is any indication, I had better bring a purse full of tissues. This is so, so, wonderful.
The best there ever was. I cry every time I listen. Honesty and cooperation comes from discourse.
Makes me cry every time
This is beautiful
God I love this musical so much.