Canada’s ‘Come From Away’ wins 4 Helen Hayes Awards, including outstanding musical
WASHINGTON — Canada’s “Come From Away” has won four Helen Hayes Awards, including outstanding musical production.
The awards, handed out during a ceremony at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington D.C., on Monday night, celebrate excellence in professional theatre throughout the city’s metropolitan area.
“Come From Away” also received the award for outstanding musical director for Christopher Ashley, outstanding supporting actress in a musical for Jenn Colella, and outstanding ensemble in a musical.
The 9/11-inspired musical was staged at Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C., prior to engagements in Toronto and its current run on Broadway.