‘Come From Away’ is now playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse

If you haven’t had the chance to see the musical "Come From Away," now is your chance. The Tony Award-winning musical is now playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse.

What is the plot of Come From Away?

"Come From Away" is the uplifting story of a small town in Newfoundland called Gander that housed 7,000 strangers from all over the world who were stranded there on Sept. 12, 2001, after all air travel was stopped.

Mind you, this nearly doubled the town’s population, which was just over 9,600 at the time. The locals bent over backwards to make their town hospitable during an unsettled and scary moment in history.

From tragedy and trauma, lasting friendships and memories were made over the several days that the “plane people” were taken in.

It’s heartwarming, it’s fascinating, and it’s a story that will stick with you long after the show is over.

Inspired by a partnership with Pay It Forward 9/11, everyone who attends the show is invited to help promote kindness and unity in their own communities.

This would be done by performing acts of kindness towards strangers and encouraging them to do the same.

The show is running at the Paper Mill Playhouse now through Sunday, March 1, 2026. This reimagined production will feature the actors playing instruments live onstage.

Paper Mill Playhouse is located at 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ

You can purchase your tickets on the theatre’s site.

Following "Come From Away," Paper Mill’s season will conclude with "1776" and "West Side Story."

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.

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