The seven-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical Come From Away, based on a not-often-told story surrounding the events of September 11, 2001, has surprised audiences with its ability to provoke both tears and laughter. Members of the show's ensemble cast paid a visit to CBS This Morning to discuss why a musical about such a touchy subject matter is having an impact. "Through tragedy comes joy," said cast member Rodney Hicks. Such might just be the power of musical theater. "I think people are coming here, repeatedly, to heal." Watch the stars of the musical below and look out for their performance on the Tony Awards on June 11.
Rodney Hicks, Actor: Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway. Rodney was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up there with his Police father, Grandparents and older brother Robert. While he was in high school he was a co-host/dancer on Philly's Dance Party USA for two years. He made his Broadway debut as part of the Original Cast of the Broadway show 'Rent'. The New cast Recording of the hit 2006 Off-Broadway Revival "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well ...
The seven-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical Come From Away, based on a not-often-told story surrounding the events of September 11, 2001, has surprised audiences with its ability to provoke both tears and laughter. Members of the show's ensemble cast paid a visit to CBS This Morning to discuss why a musical about such a touchy subject matter is having an impact. "Through tragedy comes joy," said cast member Rodney Hicks. Such might just be the power of musical theater. "I think people are coming here, repeatedly, to heal." Watch the stars of the musical below and look out for their performance on the Tony Awards on June 11.
Rodney Hicks, Actor: Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway. Rodney was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up there with his Police father, Grandparents and older brother Robert. While he was in high school he was a co-host/dancer on Philly's Dance Party USA for two years. He made his Broadway debut as part of the Original Cast of the Broadway show 'Rent'. The New cast Recording of the hit 2006 Off-Broadway Revival "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well ...
