Twenty-five years after the planes were grounded in Gander, the musical born from that story comes home to the World Trade Center campus for one free open-air night. Former Broadway and national tour cast members reunite for a 100-minute concert staging of the Tony and Olivier winner. It is the biggest free cultural event of the anniversary weekend, and it will never happen quite like this again.
What to expect
A 100-minute open-air concert staging of the full musical, performed by reunited Broadway and national tour company members steps from the 9/11 Memorial. Expect a large outdoor crowd on the WTC campus and a highly emotional audience given the anniversary. ASL interpretation is provided.
Good to know
- Free, but reservations are required — PAC NYC says reservations open this summer, so check pacnyc.org and sign up for their email list.
- Exact showtime had not been posted as of late August; confirm on the event page before going.
- Open-air on the World Trade Center campus — dress for the weather.
- Runs about 100 minutes with no intermission (concert staging).
- ASL interpretation provided by The ASL Extension.
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Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. PAC NYC bills it as a free, one-time-only concert event; reservations open in summer 2026 via pacnyc.org.
Is this the full musical?
It is a 100-minute concert staging of the show, performed by former Broadway and national tour company members, rather than a fully staged production.
Where exactly does it happen?
Outdoors on the World Trade Center campus, presented by PAC NYC (251 Fulton Street); the exact outdoor location and time are on the reservation page.
Is it accessible?
American Sign Language interpretation is provided by The ASL Extension; PAC NYC lists accessibility offerings on the event page.
