Stranded in Gander, United by Kindness | Topeka News

When U.S. airspace shut down on 9/11, 7,000 strangers landed in Gander, Newfoundland—a town of just 5,000—only to be welcomed with open arms and hearts. Cast member Tina Maddigan Mayer, who was in NYC that day living her dream on Broadway, now brings that raw, emotional contrast to life onstage. She recalls making sandwiches for first responders in Manhattan while her hometown embraced the stranded with compassion. Now, in “Come From Away” at KC Rep, she plays a character who does the same, bridging past and present with a powerful, humble act of kindness. Don’t miss this moving tribute to resilience and humanity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a13e099d47761291