Come From Away: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@janbrien9907]

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.

[@RachelMichtom]

god this musical nevers fails to make me cry, even in tiny desk format

[@KylePerryKDP]

Rachel Michtom It seems like every beat change makes me cry all over again.

[@myco_chaotix]

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.

[@JRCP144]

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.

[@sigsin1]

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.

[@andygranick]

I'm shedding a tear as well.

[@ds2112]

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....

[@sillygoofy33]

the tone shift when she says "bomb" at 9:18 is INSANE. she's incredible

[@Bea_Esser]

It hits me in the gut every time.

[@asdfmatt81]

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.

[@63brennan]

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

[@hardstylepikachu]

I saw the thumbnail and was like “no way this can’t be THE musical” but here we are and I’m crying

[@nancyfielding3707]

Me too! I'm here at my computer on a Sunday afternoon and the tears. Just such a fabulous job by all.

[@emilyschmid6936]

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

[@masonthieu2114]

Emily Schmid wow quality comment!

[@thomasdang4860]

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!

[@lakelly7]

I actually prefer Rachel Tucker’s version to Jen’s (maybe because she was my first Captain) but Julie is amazing

[@laurenbronson6640]

I agree although Jenn will always be my favorite.

[@kl-1447]

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.

[@nicholasmorgan7156]

One of the best musicals ive ever had the privilege of seeing

[@tsopuaifa]

I wish I could see it. The story in these songs here are really wonderful.

[@mylesthered3614]

Nicholas Morgan Saw it Friday night, and I believe the same thing

[@rickberhiet5072]

The emotion in the singing of "Me and the Sky" is deep. Julie and Jenn both do great jobs with that.

[@sophieg1177]

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.

[@holdyourhats]

I began weeping then sobbing

[@sukumarparitossh]

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.

[@Prof_Z_PhD]

@Paritossh Sukumar As @Renato Costa said "Be More Chill" is another one and is very good. I highly recommend it.

[@nicholasmorgan7156]

@Renato Costa the first was actually the Band's Visit

[@sukumarparitossh]

@Renato Costa , @Nicholas Morgan & @ackerman666, thanks a ton! fantastic suggestions! I'm no expert in music so this is finger-clickingly blowing my mind!

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

@@sukumarparitossh if you're looking for another, they did one with Hadestown as well

[@bobporterNFLD]

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.

[@Dieselsdog3]

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.

[@martybob55]

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.

[@ikenuts]

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

[@megelizabeth9492]

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.

[@rickberhiet5072]

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.

[@rickberhiet5072]

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.

[@joannemckeown23]

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.

[@tracykidwell7275]

Her name is Happy McPartlin! she’s my cousin:)

[@joannemckeown23]

@@tracykidwell7275 Thank you for letting me know. :)

[@higginsba]

@@tracykidwell7275 - did she end up playing the woman from Texas...Diane I think it is, later on?

[@tiptapkey]

I saw both Hamilton and Come From Away this year, and I liked Come From Away much more. It's really special.

[@charlotter949]

It's so magical. I wasn't expecting to like it much, I loved it

[@avilevy5294]

Ok come from away is good but it doesn't get anywhere close to Hamilton

[@nivekeryas]

@@avilevy5294 that's true, it's way better than Hamilton. The two aren't close.

[@royperez8965]

@@avilevy5294 yes your right.. come from away blows it away.

[@gavincampbell8037]

@@avilevy5294 come from away is much better than Hamilton!

[@lukethomas658]

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.

[@HedgeWolf23]

Tiny desk really works for this musical, the sense of a small area with a giant group of people in it, making it work

[@jamosensei]

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.

[@LittleLulubee]

I can't believe it's been so long, feels like yesterday...

[@nattalulu]

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 💖

[@ineslime3929]

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.

[@JRCP144]

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.

[@tparadox88]

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.

[@snoopylover421]

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 😂

[@nickshepich8728]

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

[@mikeL5183]

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.

[@venussorizo3328]

I just saw this musical in Gander itself tonight. It has been a Newfoundland bucket list of mine to see this play and I was blown. The story telling style is such so beautiful.

[@WesLuAllen]

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.

[@trixcereals]

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

[@LittleLulubee]

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.

[@icphbk316amw]

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

[@dylan_wallace]

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.

[@putrii4450]

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 :''

[@clbock1227]

This is one of the most underrated musicals of our time. Fantastic performance!

[@emwal5084]

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!

[@katiebarton2379]

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!

[@jenniferbrown2535]

I love that this gets people interested in a musical by showing some of the songs and about the musical.

[@carolinahuitron4074]

Thank you, you have no idea how much I love listening to this musical. I'm from Mexico City, so I was unable to see it on stage, but I knew about it and watched it on Apple TV. Your voices are amazing and the music is fantastic. No matter how many times I listen, I always feel sad, happy, proud, of all the people that came together and showed that love and fraternity can shine through an act motivated by hate.

[@TheMissOmni]

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 !

[@EscarolePatrol]

I'm back sobbing One of the best tiny desks and for sure one of the best musicals every created

[@enyawatson442]

Every fricking note gives me goosebumps. OUTSTANDING. I'm weeping.

[@pearlmarley]

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 ❤

[@pbullard3]

Going to see the show again this weekend, looking forward to it! Never fails to get me in the heart.

[@levinef]

I just came home from seeing the road company show in Detroit. I cried at the power of this show.

[@SunjayVideos]

Me whenever "Me and the Sky" comes on: I'm not going to cry this time Three minutes later: 😭😭😭😭

[@anthonyhumphrey3333]

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.

[@chrispreperato5562]

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.

[@Hailingfromcork]

I had the pleasure of working this show! And time off to watch! Soooo good!

[@rooterrier]

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

[@tizampino1228]

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.

[@g.l.3124]

Can't wait to see this musical when it comes back to my city. Gonna bring a whole box of tissues.

[@evildr3ad827]

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.

[@ElizabethTremblay-d6g]

The best there ever was. I cry every time I listen. Honesty and cooperation comes from discourse.

[@libby_merk]

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 :)

[@ashdownevents-planningdesi5220]

Total goosebumps at 11:02. Love love LOVE this musical.

[@OnlyGoodTV]

Watching today, from NYC.... Never Forget

[@mattgwynlloyd]

This has EVERYTHING. Talented cast, musicians and an incredible story. Loved the intimacy of the set, just brilliant.

[@sweetestmangoes]

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....

[@D4rKDr34M]

3:28 look how moved is Astrid Van Wieren (the woman with white hair) listening to Happy McPartlin.... AMAZING.

[@snipertsx]

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!

[@emilyd1316]

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

[@sisterphyllis4753]

Instantly I thought i was sitting in a broadway show. Oh wow, great.

[@shawncole7930]

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!

[@tomturner6217]

Went to see this last night absolutely couldn’t recommend going to see this enough, brilliant show ! Me and my wife loved it .

[@rrrosecarbinela]

That is one powerful set of songs. Wow. Yes, I cried. Wow.

[@timdiggerm]

I love that you guys are having shows come through now. It's so good.

[@sofiad6713]

And here I am watching this again after the announcement they are recording the stage performance!

[@iljasmitsis]

You know a musical is really good when it works so well even in the Tiny Desk format

[@nixonvanjustice3997]

I got to see this last night in Seattle for the first time after seeing it on KZbin for years. It was magical.

[@lynmariegm]

they sound so good my GOD

[@anaong8390]

Oh!! Hannah's part about her son always makes me cry!!

[@McGriddle69]

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.

[@homosoftommorow]

If you haven't I highly suggest listening to the soundtrack. It's super good.

[@Penelope222]

9:19 doesn’t matter how many times I listen to this, I tear up.

[@philipcurnow7990]

This is why America is great. It's from the heart and with talent.

[@shelly_lee]

broadway at the tiny desk! loved it loved it loved it!

[@sweeetlandd]

NPR thanks again for making me fall in love with another group of incredible artists

[@marlahectic9299]

I've seen this musical live in London TWICE an BOTH TIMES I ENDED UP CRYING. It's just too beautiful

[@brinnar.2732]

I love this musical so much, so beautiful and meaningful.

[@BRELrawr]

i cant believe im just NOW seeing this. this is incredible.

I saw it in London a week ago and I can't stop listening to the soundtrack.

[@anniebell6846]

This is epically beautiful and so sad.

[@tylerjerabek5204]

The actual show isn’t just sad, they just used a few songs here

[@p3arworld]

I saw Come From Away on the West End. It blew me away.

[@jimlawton4184]

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!

[@mancmcr8172]

God I love this musical so much.

[@myco_chaotix]

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING OMGG OMG OMG OMG OMG. Thank you Tiny Desk!!!! THIS IS AMAZING

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Absolutely awesome... A brilliantly crafted script that evolved into truly heartfelt songs and a stellar cast. It just doesn't get better than this.

[@gbartley4582]

Top contender for my favorite musical. Glad to see them on here.

[@PatAdeff]

Pure musical magical - what incredible vocals, music, and emotions. Thank you for this!

[@chinny4954]

This is one of my favorite musicals. I never could have imagined this coming to the Tiny Desk Concert

[@thedeeprot]

LOVING IT!

[@jaaackattackk]

Thank you for sharing this production. This was beautiful.

[@danielleplotno9320]

Never fails to bring me joy and make me cry.

[@d_konja]

Litterally my favorite musical of all time 😍

[@geoffthomson1686]

Wow what an amazing musical, an emotional storyline and terrific musical cast. Thumbs definitely up :))

[@vertigoed.]

I Am Here makes me cry every time i listen to it. Oh boy.

[@annyataylor2181]

It just made me cry all over again

[@zirknylax1016]

I love this musical so much

[@leeannegunn9295]

tearing up can't even watch the whole thing

[@JM-fc9gm]

Leeanne Gunn same. It’s so incredibly moving.