Iona Players to Present Tony Award-Winning Musical “Come From Away” This Fall
Five performances in Murphy Auditorium will bring the inspiring true story of compassion and resilience to the Iona community.
The Iona Players present "Come From Away," October 17-25, 2026.
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Iona University will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Come From Away” in Murphy Auditorium this October. Produced by the Iona Players, the production will feature five performances celebrating the extraordinary true story of compassion, resilience, and human connection in the wake of September 11, 2001.
Featuring book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, “Come From Away” follows nearly 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after U.S. airspace closed on Sept. 11. As the small Canadian town's population doubled overnight, residents opened their homes, schools and hearts to thousands of unexpected visitors, transforming a moment of uncertainty into one of extraordinary kindness.
"The message of ‘Come From Away’ is filled with a generosity of hope, strength in resilience and respect for humanity that remains as necessary today as it was during that fateful time, 25 years ago, as we rallied together following the events of September 11th," said Marc Dalio, Iona's director of Spirit and Performing Arts. "Revisiting that moment now, with the beauty of this musical production, will continue to comfort those who remember, while inspiring a new generation with the remarkable potential of the human spirit."
Since its Broadway debut, “Come From Away” has earned worldwide acclaim, receiving 37 major award nominations and 13 wins, including Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards. Its message of empathy and community continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
Performance Schedule
- Friday, October 17, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 18, 3 p.m.
- Thursday, October 23, 7 p.m.
- Friday, October 24, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 25, 3 p.m.
Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now; admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for students. They may be purchased through the ionatickets.com or at the door, subject to availability.
ABOUT IONA
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of over 4,000 students and an alumni base of 55,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2026, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 6 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review once again named Iona to its “Best Business Schools for 2025,” recognizing both its on-campus and online MBA programs. Connecting to its Irish heritage, Iona also opened a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland, located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.