See Come From Away - Live Theater Near Lake Oconee
Lake Country Players is bringing Come From Away to Festival Hall in downtown Greensboro, an acclaimed true story of community and kindness, staged for audiences across the Lake Oconee area.
A True Story of Community and Kindness
Come From Away tells the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, where 7,000 stranded passengers found unexpected welcome after the September 11 attacks. The musical has earned wide acclaim for its emotional depth, sharp direction, and versatile ensemble cast, most performers take on multiple characters over the course of the show. Its portrayal of ordinary people responding to tragedy with generosity has made it one of contemporary musical theater's most celebrated productions, and a favorite among audiences who love live theater near Lake Oconee.
A Celebrated Broadway Musical, Now in Greensboro, GA
Come From Away has won major theater awards across North America and drawn praise from national critics for its heart, humor, and unforgettable score. Written by acclaimed musical theater team Irene Sankoff and David Hein, the show follows the passengers and townspeople whose lives intersected in the days after the planes were grounded — as wariness gave way to trust, and strangers became lasting friends.
Reviewers have described it as an experience audiences don't want to leave. Now, Lake Country Players brings that same story to Festival Hall, musical theater in Greensboro GA worth the trip, without the trip to Atlanta.
Plan Your Visit to Festival Hall
Performances run Nov 5–14 at Festival Hall, 201N Main Street, Greensboro, GA. Clink the button below to reserve your seats for this Festival Hall performance near Lake Oconee.
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
Charcuterie at Festival Hall by Chef Brent
We're happy to once again be serving Lake Country Players patrons for the November 5–14, 2026 production!
We've made a few changes to how orders work this time. Chef Brent will be on-site at Festival Hall, and all pre-ordered charcuterie can be picked up from him in the lobby. He'll also have a limited number of items available for walk-up purchase. Chef will be there until curtain, so be sure to grab your order before the show begins!
When you check out, please add the name of the person picking up the order and the date you're attending in the note field, this helps Chef Brent have everything ready for you.