Cut from away
August 14, 2026 | Lucie Stern Theatre
6PM Dinner | 8PM Show
Witness the “stranded” songs, stories, and characters that were cut from the final Broadway production of Come From Away. Join creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein at the table and take a “Gander” into the playwriting process at this fundraising event benefitting TheatreWorks.
About Come From Away and Cut From Away
On September 11, 2001, the world changed forever. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
David and Irene kept 23 original songs in the final Broadway production, but several did not make it to the final script. Cut From Away is a special one-night only experience, where audience members will not only see these unreleased works but hear from David and Irene about their creative choices.
Welcome to the Gander Community
“Screech In” and immerse yourself in the community of Gander with your fellow passengers at TheatreWorks!
The festivities will start with a hearty Lobster Clambake and a live band, where we will break bread with our special guests David and Irene and talk amongst good friends. Bid on the live auction, check out real props from the show, kiss the cod, and become a Newfoundlander!
The Lobster Clambake dinner starts with a 1 ¼ lb Whole Maine lobster* for each guest, clams, mussels, corn-on-the-cob, red potatoes, and sausage layered with seaweed in a large steamer box, and steamed in the fresh air. Guests will experience wonderful aromas as the clambake is served amid billowing steam along with a hot cup of New England Clam Chowder from Sam’s Chowder House, coleslaw, and watermelon slices.
*Vegetarian options can be provided upon request.
- 5:45PM: Doors to Gander Open
- 6PM: Dinner is Served
- 6:30PM: Live Music
- 8PM: Cut From Away Show
TABLE PACKAGES
Share the table with your fellow ‘Come From Aways’ and get the full Newfoundlander experience. Complete with a smooch with a fish, show memorabilia, and prime views of the performance.
To reserve a ticket/table package, contact Noritaka Okada, Development Operations Manager, at nokada@theatreworks.org.
NEWFOUNDLANDER
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All benefits included in the “Cod Kisser” level and below, plus:
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VIP Dinner Table for 6
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Upgraded VIP theatre seats for six (6)
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Limited Edition Come From Away LP Vinyl
COD KISSER
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All benefits included in the “Screech Sipper” level and below, plus:
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Upgraded premium dinner seats for four (4)
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Upgraded premium theatre seats for four (4)
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After Show Toast with Come From Away creators Irene Sankoff & David Hein
SCREECH SIPPER
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All benefits included in the “Passenger Package,” plus:
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Upgraded premium dinner seats
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Upgraded select theatre seats for the performance
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Signed Copy of Welcome to the Rock: An Inside Look at the Hit Musical
PASSENGER PACKAGE
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Witness the “stranded” songs, characters, and stories of Come From Away hosted by the creators and performed by a stunning cast.
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Two (2) dinner seats
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Name recognition
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Two (2) reserved theatre seats for the performance
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Come From Away poster
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“Newfoundlander Initiation” - Kiss the Cod!
DINNER OPTIONS
TABLE FOR 6
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Witness the “stranded” songs, characters, and stories of Come From Away hosted by the creators and performed by a stunning cast. Plus, a table for you and your guests at the pre-show dinner with the creators.
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Six (6) dinner seats
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Six (6) show tickets
DINNER + SHOW
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Witness the “stranded” songs, characters, and stories of Come From Away hosted by the creators and performed by a stunning cast, plus a pre-show dinner with the creators.
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One (1) dinner seat
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One (1) show ticket
JUST WANT TO SEE THE SHOW?
About Irene Sankoff & David Hein
Irene and David are a Canadian married writing team. They won the 2019 Olivier Award and were nominated for the 2018 Grammy Award and the 2017 Tony Award for their book and score for Come From Away, with the show itself winning the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Musical, three 2017 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, five Outer Critics Circle Awards and three Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical. David and Irene were also the recipients of the 2017 Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for Best Book. Their first show, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding played and won best musical awards across North America, with Sankoff and Hein performing in most productions. They are currently working on projects with Disney, Warner Bros. and Netflix.