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David Hein is a Canadian librettist, composer-lyricist, musician, and actor best known for co-writing the Broadway musical Come from Away with his writing partner and wife, Irene Sankoff. Hein was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and was educated at Lisgar Collegiate Institute in Ottawa and York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Irene Sankoff and David Hein are a Canadian married writing team who created the musical Come From Away. Learn about their background, awards, and projects on their official website.
Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley and musical staging by Tony-nominee Kelly Devine.
Come from Away is a musical, with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It is based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes, carrying approximately 7,000 passengers, were ordered to land unexpectedly at Gander International Airport. The characters in ...
Come From Away is a Broadway musical based on the true story of 7,000 passengers stranded in Newfoundland after 9/11. It is written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and directed by Christopher Ashley.
Sep 1, 2019 · David Hein has been away, but he's finally come home. The Lisgar Collegiate grad (class of '92), who co-wrote the massive Broadway hit Come From Away with his wife, Irene Sankoff, is back in...
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May 9, 2018 · Learn how the husband-and-wife team wrote a musical about the 9/11 story of Gander, Newfoundland, and became honorary Newfoundlanders. Find out their inspiration, challenges, and favourite Newfoundland traditions.
