Come From Away is the breathtaking new musical that played record-breaking engagements in La Jolla, Seattle, and Washington, DC. Written by Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein, this is the stunning production from Tony-nominated director Christopher Ashley (Memphis) that the Los Angeles Times calls “an affecting and stirring new musical.”

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The dining scene of New York’s Theater District is quickly becoming one of the best of the city, and few people know it better than the actors who call the neighborhood their second home. In this installment of thEATer, we chatted with Alex Finke, who is currently performing in Come From Away on Broadway. Check out her go-to places below: Favorite post-show hang out? Honestly, most nights…my couch with tea and a thirty minute comedy. Sometimes also a small bourbon in hand. Dinner with the family before a show? Blue Dog. It’s affordable, great atmosphere, and super tasty food. I think people have really started to take notice of how great it is because it’s now packed every time I go in. Pre-rehearsal breakfast? I don’t like to eat anything heavy before the show so the stereotypical actor answer applies. Juice Generation for a smoothie for me! I like Mr. Greengenes. Dinner with the whole cast? It’s rare that we do dinner with the entire cast, but after shows we like to go to Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits. It’s a newer spot on 46th that’s owned by some Newfoundlanders so we love to go hang there because of the connection to our show. Caffeine fix? St. Kilda Coffee. They’ve got that g …Read more