Tony nominee Jenn Colella and Eliza-Jane Scott play the focused, confident pilot Beverley Bass in, respectively, the Broadway and Canadian productions of the Tony-winning musical Come From Away.
Watch a mashup of Colella and Scott's powerful performances of “Me and the Sky” in the video above.
The musical, which explores the lives of a group of stranded travelers whose planes are diverted to Newfoundland during the events of September 11, begins performances in Toronto February 13 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre following a recent limited engagement in Winnipeg.
Come From Away began previews in New York February 18, 2017, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, where it officially opened March 12.
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The musical features a book, music, and lyrics by the Canadian husband-and-wife team of Irene Sankoff and David Hein (My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding). Director Christopher Ashley won a Tony Award for his work on the show.
The creative team includes music director Ian Eisendrath, choreographer Kelly Devine, scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, costume designer Toni-Leslie James, lighting designer Howell Binkley, and sound designer Gareth Owen. Music supervision is by Ian Eisendrath, and orchestrations are by August Eriksmoen. Casting is by Telsey + Company.
Come From Away will launch a tour across the United States and Canada at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre in October.
