In this podcast, Myself and Memorial University professor Annalise Smith discuss how the musical Come From Away seems to have become a worldwide phenomenon almost overnight! It strays away from traditional musical theatre conventions, through the use of traditional music, expression of cultural identity, and the representation of real life events. 

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Come From Away Company. “Screech In”. iTunes audio, 4:04. 2017. 	https://music.apple.com/ca/album/come-from-away-original-broadway-cast-recording/1440945336 

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