38 Planes & 6700 Strangers: The True Story of the Broadway musical Come From Away

Off the Matt Wall Podcast

On September, 11, 2001, 38 planes were diverted to a small town called Gander in Newfoundland, Canada. Here’s the true story of the Broadway musical Come From Away, Operation Yellow Ribbon, and how a town rallied together to welcome 6,700 strangers into their homes. Featuring Original Broadway cast member Q. Smith (Hannah and Others) and celebrated author Lawrence Maslon, hear the behind the scenes version of the hit musical and the town's impact on the world. Thank you to Q, Lawrence, and the cast of Come From Away for all of your assistance in creating this episode.