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The smash-hit musical Come From Away has been pulling in crowds at the National Arts Centre since its opening on Aug. 14.
Ottawa-born Richard Evans has returned to the capital as musical director of this latest production – a return to form after the show’s pandemic-related hiatus.
“It’s never boring as a performer, as a musician, conductor, to play through the show,” Evans told CTV News on Thursday. “It’s just been amazing to be back.”
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The musical is based on real events that took place following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. After airspaces were closed, 7,000 airline passengers were grounded in Gander, Nfld. The show tells the story of the island locals rising to the challenge to feed and house the passengers until airways reopened.
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