Newfoundlanders portrayed in ‘Come From Away’ celebrate Tony nominations
GANDER, N.L. — Cheers went up Tuesday at the legion hall in Gander, N.L., as 9-11 volunteers portrayed in the hit Broadway musical “Come From Away” celebrated its seven Tony Award nominations.
“It was a super morning, and there was so much excitement,” said Beulah Cooper, who is still close friends with the unexpected guests she welcomed into her Gander home during five extraordinary days after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
“A tray of sandwiches got me here,” she joked.
“I just want to congratulate everyone involved. It was a super job and I’m so happy to be a part of it.”