Casting Announced for the 2024-2025 North American Tour of ‘Come From Away’

Full casting has been announced for the 2024-2025 touring production of Come From Away.

Returning cast members include Kathleen Cameron, Addison Garner, Andrew Hendrick, Kristin Litzenberg, Erich Schroeder and Andre Williams.

The touring production will also feature John Anker Bow, Ryaan Farhadi, Richard Chaz Gomez, Jordan Hayakawa, Tyler Olshansky-Bailon, Hannah-Kathryn Wall, Nick Berke, K. Bernice, Jordan Diggory, Rayna L. Hickman, Sierra Naomi and Justin Phillips.

Come From Away will resume performances for the 2024-2025 season in Vancouver, BC on September 10th at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all. Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times called the show “An affecting, stirring and unpretentious new musical. Christopher Ashley’s production lets the simple goodness of ordinary people outshine sensational evil,” and Bob Verini of Variety raved, “Superb! Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein have forged a moving, thoroughly entertaining tribute to international amity and the indomitable human spirit.”

Biographies

JOHN ANKER BOW (Nick and Others). Graduate of Rider University. Tours: Cats (Gus/Bustopher), Kinky Boots (George), Ragtime (Henry Ford), A Christmas Carol (Jacob Marley) & Disney Cruise Line. Regional: Les Misérables (Thénardier), Spamalot (Arthur), The Drowsy Chaperone (Man in Chair), Damn Yankees (Applegate), Spring Awakening (Adult Man), Noises Off! (Lloyd). John is a voiceover artist for Little Fox Productions and co-host of the “Flop of the Heap” podcast. Hudson Artists Agency, NYC.

KATHLEEN CAMERON (Bonnie and Others) is thrilled to be a part of Come From Away. A musical theater performer and sketch comedy writer, her work has appeared on Characters Welcome and at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. She is a proud graduate of NYU Tisch Drama. Many thanks to the entire CFA team! Her performance is dedicated to her favo(u)rite Canadian, Jim. @kathleengcameron | KathleenCameron.com

RYAAN FARHADI (Kevin J. / Ali and Others) dedicates his performance to the 940,000 civilians and 15,000 troops who were killed, as well as the 38 million civilians who died or were displaced following the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. Iranian and Afghan American. @ryaanfarhadi

ADDISON GARNER (Beverley and Others). A southern gal from Alabama, is thrilled to be back in the captain’s seat. National tours: Come From Away (Beverley Bass), Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle). Regional: School of Rock (Patti), Crazy for You (Irene), Marvelous Wonderettes (Misty), and the inaugural cast of Hairspray (RCCL). Proud University of Mobile Musical Theatre Alum. Endlessly grateful for family, friends, ATB talent and Sharp Studios for their never-ending love and support. Truly wouldn’t be here without you all. This one’s for you, Pawpaw. Philippians 4:13 @addisongarner

RICHARD CHAZ GOMEZ (Kevin T. and Others) is thrilled to join the company of Come From Away! BFA: Abilene Christian University. National Tour: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Buzz, u/s Grinch). Regional: His Story the Musical (Judas), Kinky Boots (Don), Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion), The Little Mermaid (King Triton), The Prom (Trent Oliver), South Pacific (Luther Billis). Thanks to Rachel Hoffman and FSE Talent. “All my love to Ma, Hallie, Bubba, Bits, and the fRamily for being my safe space.” @richardchazgomez.

JORDAN HAYAKAWA (Janice and Others) is thrilled to be making their national tour debut in Come From Away. Regional credits: Rock of Ages (Regina), Hold These Truths (u/s Gordon) at Hope Repertory Theatre. Ithaca College BFA Musical Theatre Class of ‘24. Thank you to UIA Talent Agency, and to their family and friends for their endless love and support. Big feelings. @kaleidoscopic._.kazuko / jordanhayakawa.com

ANDREW HENDRICK (Claude and Others) is thrilled to be a part of this incredible show. While touring for the past 10 years, Andrew has performed in all 50 US states as well as Canada, The Bahamas, China and Singapore. National tour credits include nearly 600 performances of Fiddler On The Roof (Lazar Wolf), Kinky Boots, Bullets Over Broadway (1st Nat’l), Jekyll & Hyde. Andrew is a co-producer of the popular musical Be More Chill (Bway & West End) and The Secret Garden (Los Angeles revival). Thanks to the CFA creative team, NETworks, Rachel Hoffman/Telsey and Co, About Artists Agency. For Dad, whom I am eternally grateful came home from work that day. Instagram: @andrewbhendrick

KRISTIN LITZENBREG (Beulah and Others). National/International tour: Sister Act. Regional: Escape to Margaritaville (Arizona Broadway Theatre), The Sound of Music (Gateway Playhouse). Kristin holds a BFA from AMDA College of the Performing Arts. Many thanks to Rachel Hoffman and the CFA team. Love to my husband Kevin, my family, and the cats! @kristinlitz

TYLER OLSHANSKY-BAILON (Diane and Others) is honored to be making her national tour debut while telling this wonderful story! Recent credits include: An Evening with Sir Tim Rice (Diva track), Les Miserables (Eponine), Man of La Mancha (Antonia), Rent (Ensemble/Maureen cover). Off-Broadway: The Diva in Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Musical Parody. Huge thanks to her agent Nat and LA Talent, Rachel Hoffman, the CFA Team, her incredible husband Luigi and her pup, Beetlejuice.

ERICH SCHROEDER (Oz and Others) is so thankful to be here. He is an actor/musician whose credits include Follies (Young Buddy), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical (Santa), The Spitfire Grill (Sheriff Joe Sutter) and, most recently, Once (Emcee). He would like to thank “The Baby” Natalie Iscovich, his agent Natalie Kollar, and his friends and family for all their support.

HANNAH-KATHRYN WALL (Hannah and Others) is beaming to be joining this team! National Tour: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Marlena Madison). Off-Broadway: Greatest Hits Down Route 66 (Lead Vocalist). Regional: Sister Act (Deloris van Cartier), The Color Purple (Nettie), Heathers (Veronica Sawyer). All the glory and honor go to God. A huge thank you goes to Mikey & The Collective, her mom for her love & support, her family & friends, & the entire CFA team! Mama, this one’s for you, love you! Psalms 91. @hannahkwall | hannahkwall.com

ANDRE WILLIAMS (Bob and Others) is overjoyed to be making his national tour debut in Come From Away! Previous theatre credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), Sherlock Holmes Returns (Inspector Lastrade), The Little Mermaid (Sebastian). Much love to friends and family for their constant support, and the entire CFA team. IG: @andreewilliamss

NICK BERKE (Standby, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be back on the road with Come From Away. Previous tours: Fiddler on The Roof (1st national), My Fair Lady (2nd national) and A Chorus Line (North America & Japan). Proud NYU/Tisch grad. For more credits and info, visit http://www.nickberke.com. Socials: @nickberke.

K. BERNICE (Standby) is excited to make her national tour debut! Regional credits: Ragtime (Sarah), The Color Purple (Sofia), Escape to Margaritaville (Marley), Footloose (Ethel McCormack), Heartbreak County (Jill). So much love to her children and the wonderful team at FSE and DTM. @_kbernice/www.kbernice.com

JORDAN DIGGORY (Standby) is a Rochester, NY native, a BFA Musical Theatre graduate of the University at Buffalo, and currently resides in Queens, NY. Favorite credits include Next to Normal (Dr. Madden), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Martin Van Buren), and a few stints with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Jordan is also a member of the Jewish a cappella group Six13, and in his free time can be found jumping off stages at your local hardcore punk venue. Support Local Music, Support Local Artists. JordanDiggory.com.

RAYNA L. HICKMAN (Standby) Rayna’s sister Autumn is over the moon and all goosebumped over her joining the tour cast of Come From Away! (She’s pretty thrilled too) Recent credits: Pennelope Pennywise in Urinetown, Flo Manero in Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Murphy in the West Coast regional premier of Bright Star. Other credits include Pattie in Smokey Joe’s Café, Diana Steed in The Human Comedy, Estelle in The Full Monty. Rayna’s Covid pivot was to move to Mexico with her husband and write an original show, Betti and Bruce: Trapped in Puerto Vallarta! which toured the US, Mexico, Ireland and the U.K. BettiandBruce.com ‘If we offend or embarrass you, tell your friends!’

SIERRA NAOMI (Standby) is overjoyed to make her national tour debut with Come From Away and sharing this beautiful story! Regional: Joseph…Dreamcoat (Narrator), Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Les Miserables (Fantine), Ragtime (Emma Goldman), Into the Woods (Witch). Television: “King’s Blade” (Queen Sigrid). Endless thanks to God, the CFA team, Rachel Hoffman, and Ty-Gabriel Jones! Love to my husband Matt and my family. Be a light! @sierranaomi_nyc

JUSTIN PHILLIPS (Standby). National Tour credits: Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon. Select regional credits include: Dreamgirls, The Color Purple (Phoenix Theater Co.), Rent (A.C.T. of CT), Memphis, Ragtime and A New Brain. Voiceover: Audible’s “Game On,” “Story Pirates” albums and podcast. Training: William Esper Studio, Lesly Kahn & Co, St. John’s University. He thanks God, his family and friends, The Telsey Office, the team at HKA and this incredible company. @jphilzzz

Come From Away features a book, music and lyrics by Olivier, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winners and Grammy and two-time Tony Award nominees Irene Sankoff & David Hein, directed by Tony Award winner and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Christopher Ashley, musical staging by Olivier Award winner and two-time Tony Award nominee Kelly Devine, and music supervision by Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Ian Eisendrath. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.

Come From Away features scenic design by Tony Award winner Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Tony Award nominee Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by two-time Tony Award winner Howell Binkley, sound design by Olivier & Outer Critics Circle Award winner and Tony Award nominee Gareth Owen, orchestrations by Olivier Award winner and Grammy & Tony Award nominee August Eriksmoen, music arrangements by Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Ian Eisendrath, tour music supervision by Wendy Bobbitt-Cavett, and casting by The Telsey Office.

The Come From Away tour stage management team is led by production stage manager Sam Kronhaus and is supported by assistant stage manager Gloria Bontrager-Thomas. The company management team is led by company manager Mackenzie Douglas with assistant company manager Kate Friesen. The tour music director is Sarah Pool Wilhelm.

Tour musicians include Bronwen Chan, McKinley Foster, Gioia Gedicks, Spencer Inch, Logan Mitchell, Tonie Nguyen, Isaiah Smith and Brandon Wong.

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