{"id":59644,"date":"2026-02-24T11:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pioneertheatre.org\/?post_type=events&p=59644"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:05:11","slug":"first-responders","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/pioneertheatre.org\/events\/first-responders\/","title":{"rendered":"A Standing Ovation for Our Local Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As a heartfelt thank you for the dedication, courage, and service you provide to our community every day, we are honored to invite you to join us for an upcoming performance of Come From Away<\/i>.<\/p>

Through a partnership with U Health and other generous donors, we\u2019ve launched A Gift for First Responders<\/strong>, an initiative providing 500 complimentary tickets in appreciation of your service. Please use one of the links below to reserve your seats (limit 4) for the performance date that works best for you. We would be privileged to welcome you.<\/p>

Looking to bring a group of 10 or more first responders? Rather than fill out any of the forms below, please email PTC Director of Outreach Eric Jackson at\u00a0Eric.Jackson@PTC.Utah.edu<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>

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Come From Away
<\/strong><\/em>Book, Music, and Lyrics by\u00a0Irene Sankoff\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0David Hein<\/strong>
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Directed and Choreographed by\u00a0Karen Azenberg
<\/strong>Musical Direction by\u00a0Phil Reno<\/strong><\/p>

April 24\u2013May 9, 2026
<\/strong>Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Musical |\u00a0Utah Premiere<\/em>
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Runtime:\u00a01 hour 40 minutes;\u00a0<\/b>performed without intermission<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When the world stood still on 9\/11, an unexpected resilience unfolded in a remote Canadian town.\u00a0Come From Away<\/em>, a powerful and uplifting musical based on true events, tells the story of 38 diverted flights carrying nearly 7,000 passengers who found themselves stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Undaunted by logistics and language barriers, the people of Gander welcomed the stranded travelers into their community with open arms, recognizing that we\u2019re all part of a global family. Don\u2019t miss PTC\u2019s \u201cguaranteed-to-restore-your-faith-in-humanity\u201d Utah premiere!<\/p>

\u201cA hit and a masterpiece! Joyous, uplifting and plenty of humor.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Herald Sun<\/em>
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