Come From Away scores outstanding new Broadway musical nod from Outer Critics Circle

There's another reason to celebrate the knockout Canadian musical Come From Away the Broadway show justscored seven nominations for the prestigious Outer Critics Circle awards.

Among the nods, the homegrown stage production was announced Tuesday as a nominee for the outstanding new Broadway musical award.

Married co-creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein earned a nomination for outstanding book and outstanding new score of a Broadway or off-Broadway musical.

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The 9/11-inspired musical also earned an acting nod for star Jenn Colella, along with nominations for outstanding director of a musical for Christopher Ashley and outstanding choreographer for Kelly Devine.

Come From Awayis set in Gander, N.L., in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The remote East Coast town saw its population double in size as it sheltered 6,579 passengers and crew from 38 planes diverted when U.S. air space was closed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Prior to its Broadway debut early last month, Come From Awaywas staged in La Jolla, Calif., Washington, D.C., Seattle and Toronto.

The Come From Awaycast was also in Gander for two concerts last October as a fundraiser for local charities.

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