TRUE STORY: In the musical “Come From Away,” passengers stranded in Newfoundland, Canada, because of the 9/11 attacks are embraced by the local community. (Photo by Matthew Murphy for Murphy Made)

State Theatre New Jersey presents the Broadway musical Come From Away on Friday, January 5 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, January 6 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, January 7 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $90-$130.

Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers on September 11, 2001, and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music lasted into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

The show won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical (Christopher Ashley), four Olivier Awards (London) including Best New Musical, five Outer Critics Circle Awards including Outstanding New Broadway Musical, three Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical, and numerous other honors.

The State Theatre New Jersey is at 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. Visit Stnj.org for ticket information.