Perhaps the most interesting thing about this play (aside from its Cinderella backstory, rags to riches) is the way it keeps transforming itself while you watch. At first, the viewer is actually shocked that such a horrific piece of history can suddenly become ENTERTAINING and INSPIRING. Then the subtext in the script about race, gender, community catch your eye, all at once. Soon you are wondering silently to yourself if there really is a place like Gander (yes) and if all Canadians are like that (many are, but not all). Then, before you have a chance to get bored, the gritty narrative, the backstory, pops up and grabs your attention; and wherever you are, whatever you are doing, you give a silent thanks for being able to watch history without actually BEING history. And then it is over. Cue the well deserved applause. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))
Review of Come from Away
