Come From Away Brings Award-Winning Musical to Hilton Head

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is bringing Broadway to Hilton Head this month with the critically acclaimed production of Come From Away, running now through October 26 with performances Tuesdays through Sundays. The show, which has earned both international and Broadway recognition, has become one of the most celebrated new musicals of the past decade.

Winner of four Olivier Awards in London, including Best New Musical, and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of what happened in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001. When U.S. airspace closed, 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers from around the globe were unexpectedly diverted to the Canadian community. What followed was an extraordinary act of generosity, as the residents of Gander opened their homes, schools, and lives to complete strangers, offering food, shelter, and comfort during a time of fear and uncertainty.

With a soaring Celtic-infused score and fast-paced storytelling, the musical captures both the urgency of the moment and the enduring humanity that emerged from it. Audiences meet a diverse cast of real-life characters: the first female captain for American Airlines, the town’s quick-thinking mayor, a mother waiting desperately for news of her firefighter son in New York, and local reporters who chronicled the unfolding events. The show weaves together these perspectives to create a moving portrait of resilience, community, and hope.

Since its debut, Come From Away has earned praise not just for its music but for the way it balances history with heart. Critics have called it one of the most uplifting theatrical experiences of our time, and theatergoers continue to connect deeply with its themes of unity and kindness. For audiences in Hilton Head, the Arts Center’s production offers a rare chance to see this Broadway and West End favorite performed in an intimate, local setting.

Performances of Come From Away continue through October 26 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Tickets are available at artshhi.com or by calling the box office.