The 2017 Tony winner you’re asking about is “Come From Away,” which won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical (Christopher Ashley).

Where does Come From Away come from?

  • Come From Away is a Canadian musical created by writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
  • The story is based on real events in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada , where 38 planes were diverted on September 11, 2001, and the small town hosted thousands of stranded passengers.
  • It began with Canadian development and productions (including in Ontario) before moving to the U.S., then eventually to Broadway , where it became a critical and commercial success.

So in short: the 2017 Tony-winning show you’re thinking of, Come From Away , comes from Canada (specifically inspired by Gander, Newfoundland) and is based on a true story about that community’s response after 9/11.

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