“Come From Away” Breaks Milwaukee Rep Sales Record + Photos Now Available
November 6, 2025 [Milwaukee] – Come From Away, the Tony Award-winning musical and the inaugural production in Milwaukee Rep’s new Associated Bank Theater Center has broken Milwaukee Rep’s all-time sales record on the mainstage. The production surpassed the 2019 West Side Story to become the highest-grossing show in theater’s history– before its official opening night this coming Saturday – with $1,289,133 in ticket sales. Directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements, Come From Away runs now through December 14, 2025, in the newly renovated Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater.
“Breaking our all-time sales record with Come From Away is more than a milestone, it’s a testament to the power of storytelling and the strength of this community,” said Chad Bauman, Ellen & Joe Checota Executive Director. “Audiences have embraced this show’s message of unity and kindness, and their overwhelming response affirms our belief that Milwaukee Rep’s new Associated Bank Theater Center is not just a building, it’s a beacon for world-class theater in the Midwest.”
Come From Away kicks of Milwaukee Rep’s 2025/26 inaugural season in the Associated Bank Theater Center. As one of the largest theatrical complexes to open in the last decade, the $80 million Associated Bank Theater Center is notable for opening on time, on budget, and fully funded, despite overwhelming odds, including a global pandemic, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, the highest inflation in decades coupled with tariffs impacting the cost of building materials, and a 1,000-year flood that decimated the organization’s production center, forcing the set of Come From Away to be built at a scene shop in San Francisco in order to be completed on time.
Come From Away is an exhilarating musical that shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from around the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander in the wake of 9/11. The joyous story features a dynamic score and a vibrant, fast-paced narrative as spirited locals and stranded passengers come together to forge lifelong friendships.
The production is the first performance in the Milwaukee Rep’s state of the art new facility. Come From Away is presented by David Kundert, Corporate Sponsor PNC Bank, Executive Producers Cheryl and Bill Guc, Sandy and Bill Haack, Susan and Howard Hopwood and Maureen McCabe.
“At PNC, we believe the arts are essential to a thriving community – they inspire creativity, foster connection, and drive economic vitality,” said Chris Hermann, PNC Regional President of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Rep Trustee. “Our support of Milwaukee Rep and the transformative production of Come From Away as the corporate sponsor reflects our commitment to investing in experiences that enrich lives and strengthen Milwaukee’s cultural fabric.”
The cast for Come From Away features many Milwaukee Rep stand out performers including Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba (Prelude to a Kiss) as Diane, Grace Bobber (The Last Five Years) as Janice, Michael Doherty (The Nerd) as Oz, Kelley Faulkner (Cabaret, Always…Patsy Cline) as Beverley/Annette, Gavin Gregory (Ragtime) as Bob, Richard Ruiz Henry (Guys and Dolls) as Claude, Steven Koehler (Guys on Ice) as Nick/Doug and Megan Loomis (The Craic, Run Bambi Run) as Bonnie. Alongside them are new to Milwaukee Rep cast members Dayna Jarae Dantzler (Waitress, Broadway) as Hannah, Joy Hermalyn (Caroline or Change, Broadway) as Beaulah, Adam Rennie (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Australian tour) as Kevin T/Garth, and Levin Valayil (Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Next Act) as Kevin J/Ali. The band includes Glen Asch, Olivia Dobbs, Bob Monogle, Patrick Morrow, Michael Ritter, Vidar Skrede Paule Westfahl and Ben Yats.
The creative team for Come From Away includes many familiar faces who have helped create Milwaukee Rep standouts Titanic The Musical and Run Bambi Run including music director Dan Kazemi, choreographer Jenn Rose, set designer Todd Edward Ivins, costume designer Theresa Ham, lighting designer Jason Fassl, sound designer Cricket Myers, projection designer Mike Tutaj, voice and dialect coach Jill Walmsley-Zager, casting director Jonathan Hetler, and stage manager Mark Johnson.
To purchase tickets to Come From Away go to www.MilwaukeeRep.com, call the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490 or visit in-person at 108 E Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee.
For more information, please visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Jewish Family Services Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program
Nov 20th, 2025 by Milwaukee Repertory TheaterPlus, A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced
