Theatre review: Come from Away is better than spectacular

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Theatre review: Come from Away is better than spectacular
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Come from AwayWhen: To March 10Where: Queen Elizabeth TheatreTickets & Info:BroadwayAcrossCanada.caWith all the hype preceding Come From Away’s arrival in Vancouver on its first North Ame…

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What makes Come From Away so marvellous is its brilliant synergy: the combination of the true stories it tells so effectively through dialogue and song with little sentimentality, its intertwining of powerful drama and raucous laughter, super-smart direction by Christopher Ashley, and fine performances across the board.

The townies include Mayor Claude , Oz the cop , teacher Beulah , animal-lover Bonnie from the SPCA , and TV reporter Janice on her first day on the job. In another very funny moment, the Kevins are in a Gander bar, afraid the local rednecks will realize they are gay. It doesn’t take long for one Kevin to exclaim, “This must be the gayest town in Canada!”

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