|
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Katharine McPhee is making her Broadway debut in Waitress. She'll join the company at the diner beginning TONIGHT, April 10th!
But before Katharine can truly make her Waitress debut, Sara Bareilles sat her down to ask her a few questions and "pass the pies". As someone who not only wrote the music but also starred in the role, Bareilles definitely had a few friendly tips for Broadway first-timer McPhee.
Even though it's her first time on the Great White Way, it's definitely not her first time finding success in this crazy industry! Since vaulting to fame as a captivating singer on "American Idol," Season 5, she's become a successful recording artist, landing numerous songs and albums on Billboard's pop, jazz, holiday and adult-contemporary charts.
Her latest album of timeless American standards "I Fall in Love Too Easily" was released by BMG in 2017. As an acclaimed actress, she was the breakout star of the 2013 NBC-TV musical series, "Smash," alongside Broadway favorites like Christian Borle, Jeremy Jordan, Megan Hilty, and more! Smash was Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
She's currently starring in the hit CBS dramatic series "Scorpion." Katharine has long dreamed of appearing on Broadway, and wishes to thank her friends, family and especially her fellow Waitress cast members for this life changing opportunity.
WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker in a small town, who dreams of a way out of her loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a new life, while her fellow Waitresses offer their own recipes Waitress to happiness. But Jenna must find the courage and strength within herself to rebuild her life. This musical celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
Check out the video of these two talented women talk about the show below!
Videos