The citizens of Gander, Newfoundland, prepare to welcome thousands of airline travelers stranded following the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in “Come From Away,” the heartwarming musical inspired by real-life events in its regional premiere at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre. Courtesy of Brett Beiner Photography

“Come From Away” — 4 stars

When every day seemingly brings new reports of unwarranted cruelties, “Come From Away” reminds us that kindness, compassion and courtesy endure.

The Tony Award-winning musical by composer/lyricist/writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein is a tonic for troubled times whose emotionally resonant regional premiere at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre — directed with great heart and humor by Trent Stork — is an uplifting piece of theater that restores, however brie

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