Sara Bareilles Previews Two WAITRESS Songs!

Sara Bareilles recently served the audience of the radio program, A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION a special treat.

The pop singer-turned-musical songwriter visited the Garrison Keillor-hosted show to chat about her latest venture, WAITRESS the musical. In addition, she even sang two of the songs from her musical. Click here to listen to "Take it From an Old Man," and scroll down to watch her perform "She Used to be Mine"!

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus, recently began rehearsals for the world premiere musical Waitress. Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly the new musical has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock.

The complete cast includes Jessie Mueller as Jenna, Jeanna de Waal as Dawn, Drew Gehling as Dr. Pomatter,Dakin Matthews as Joe, Keala Settle as Becky, Eric Anderson as Cal, Jeremy Morse as Ogie, and Joe Tippettas Earl. Ensemble members are Charity Angel Dawson, David Jennings, Corey Mach, Ragan Pharris, Cullen R. Titmas, and Stephanie Torns. Set design is by Scott Pask, costumes by Suttirat Larlarb, lighting by Ken Posner, and sound by Jonathan Deans. Casting by Telsey & Company.

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