From Broadway to Gander, Newfoundland — The real people and untold stories behind Come From Away
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De’Lon Grant of the Broadway Come From Away cast hunting icebergs in Central Newfoundland.
Not long ago, award-winning Broadway actor De’Lon Grant knew almost nothing about Newfoundland and baulked at rumors of a 9/11 musical. Then he joined the cast of Tony-nominated Come From Away — and — went to Gander. So what makes the people who inspired this global hit who they are? De’Lon agrees — you have to go there to find out. Sponsored by Destination Canada, North Americana hits the road with host Liz Beatty and some great American storytellers — unearthing surprising stories that connect Americans and Canadians. Listen here or on all major podcast platforms
More on what to see and do in Central Newfoundland with Duane Collins of Hare Bay Adventures
Some Useful Links:
In Central Newfoundland and St. John’s:
Adventure Central Newfoundland
Meet the Flynns and More in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Royal Canadian Legion in Gander
New Yorker Article About De’Lon’s adventures in Newfoundland
The Joey Smallwood Interpretation Centre, Gambo, Newfoundland and Labrador
Fox Moth Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
In St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Rocket Bakery and Fresh Food in St. John's
Yellowbelly and O’Reilly’s in St. John’s