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BIO

She has sold over three million albums and over 15 million singles in the United States. Bareilles has earned various accolades, including two Grammy Awards, as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. In 2012, VH1 named her one of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music.



Bareilles rose to prominence with the release of her second studio album, Little Voice (2007), which was her first recording for a major record label (Epic). The album included the hit single "Love Song", which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a nomination for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

Bareilles made her Broadway debut when she composed music and wrote lyrics for the 2015 musical Waitress, for which she earned nominations for the Tony Award for Best Original Score and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. She subsequently received Olivier Award nominations for its 2021 West End transfer production. She released the 2015 studio album What's Inside: Songs from Waitress, in which she performs many of the musical's songs as well as some that didn't make it into the show. She has gone on to be involved with Broadway productions, including the 2016 musical SpongeBob SquarePants and a revival of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, both of which earned her Tony nominations.

Bareilles is also known for her work on television. In 2018, she received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the NBC musical television special Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, for which she was nominated for an Emmy. She currently stars as Dawn Solano in Peacock and Netflix's musical comedy Girls5eva (2021–present).

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STAGE CREDITS

Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Baker's Wife
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Jenna Hunterson
Waitress Waitress
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Jenna [Replacement]
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Mary Magdalene
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Jenna [Replacement]
Jenna [Replacement]
Jenna [Replacement]

Productions

Waitress (Non-Eq)Waitress (Non-Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Music and Lyrics[Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Orchestrator [Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Orchestrations
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Orchestrator

Writing

Waitress
Music and Lyrics
The Spongebob Musical
Original Music

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

Sara Bareilles, SpongeBob SquarePants


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Sara BareillesSpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Sara BareillesSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lyrics

Sara Bareilles, Waitress

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music

Sara Bareilles, Waitress

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)

Sara Bareilles, Waitress

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WAITRESS & More Leads Dallas' April 2025 Top Picks Photo
WAITRESS & More Leads Dallas' April 2025 Top Picks
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2025

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Waitress and more.
Video: Eleri Ward Sings 'Procession of the Souls' From REINCARNATION BLUES Musical Photo
Video: Eleri Ward Sings 'Procession of the Souls' From REINCARNATION BLUES Musical
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2025

Watch a new video of Eleri Ward performing Procession of the Souls from the new musical Reincarnation Blues. The concert version will also feature Morgan Siobhan Green, Jeff Taylor, and more.
HAMILTEN: A DECADE OF LEGACY Comes to The Green Room 42 in April Photo
HAMILTEN: A DECADE OF LEGACY Comes to The Green Room 42 in April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present HamilTen: A Decade of Legacy, a spectacular 10th-anniversary tribute to Hamilton, celebrating the music, the legacy, and the revolution that redefined Broadway.
GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC's best musical theatre talent each month in a cabaret series - Gotta Sing.
Leslie McDonel and More to Star in WAITRESS at ZACH Theatre Photo
Leslie McDonel and More to Star in WAITRESS at ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the Tony-nominated musical Waitress, with a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Learn more!
Photos: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Waitress, from Theatre Under The Stars and The 5th Avenue Theatre. Experience this heartwarming musical that celebrates female friendship, love and pie all set to an unforgettable score by Sara Bareilles.
Video: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2025

Get a first look at Waitress - a co-production between 5th Avenue Theatre and TUTS Houston. Waitress is slated to run at the Seattle theatre from March 11-30, 2025. The production then plays Houston April 6-27, 2025.
WAITRESS to Make South Florida Regional Debut at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle T Photo
WAITRESS to Make South Florida Regional Debut at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

The highly acclaimed Broadway musical Waitress is set to make its much-anticipated regional debut in South Florida, bringing its heartwarming story, infectious music, and powerhouse performances to local audiences for the first time.
Video: First Look at WAITRESS at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Photo
Video: First Look at WAITRESS at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2025

Get a first look at Waitress at Theatre Under the Stars! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy Broadway magic in Houston. Watch the video of the upcoming production now.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025

Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals for Buena Vista Social Club, which included special guests Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Ariana DeBose, Sara Bareilles, and more!
Idina Menzel Extends Broadway Run in REDWOOD Photo
Idina Menzel Extends Broadway Run in REDWOOD
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel has extended her run in Redwood, and will now star in the new musical through August 17, 2025. Learn more about Redwood here!
Review: WAITRESS at The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Review: WAITRESS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 15, 2025

Dear Readers, when the rights for local theaters to produce hit shows become available, or start to become available, you know every theater will be vying to be the first. One such show currently in this situation is Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson’s huge hit “Waitress”. And once those rights are out there, we get to see what the local houses can do. Are they up to the task or will it just be a pale imitation of the Broadway and touring runs? The 5th Avenue Theatre has stepped up to be the first in this case and I’m thrilled to say, with a top notch cast and some able direction this first in the area production of “Waitress” is smacked clean out of the park.
Caitlin Kinnunen to Lead Master Class at Northern Stage Photo
Caitlin Kinnunen to Lead Master Class at Northern Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

Tony-nominated actor Caitlin Kinnunen (The Prom, Broadway), now featured as Dawn in Waitress at Northern Stage, leads a master class with select Northern Stage students in our advanced training program YES Next Stage. Learn how to attend.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2025

Watch Kerstin Anderson sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in rehearsals for Waitress - a co-production between 5th Avenue Theatre and TUTS Houston. Waitress is slated to run at the Seattle theatre from March 11-30, 2025. The production then plays Houston April 6-27, 2025.
Sara Bareilles to Headline Emerging Artist Benefit Concert at The Music Hall Photo
Sara Bareilles to Headline Emerging Artist Benefit Concert at The Music Hall
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Broadway composer, and multi-award-winning artist Sara Bareilles is set to headline this year’s Emerging Artist Benefit Concert at The Music Hall’s Historic Theater on Sunday, May 11, at 7 p.m.
Chicago Theaters Centering Women's Stories This Women's History Month Photo
Chicago Theaters Centering Women's Stories This Women's History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025

Choices abound for audiences looking to celebrate the stories of women this Women’s History Month on stages all throughout Chicagoland.
REINCARNATION BLUES Will Perform Concert Version in NYC Photo
REINCARNATION BLUES Will Perform Concert Version in NYC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

A concert version of the new musical Reincarnation Blues, adapted from the cult-hit fantasy novel by Michael Poore, will come to NYC! Learn more about the performance here!
Photos: WAITRESS At The Titusville Playhouse Photo
Photos: WAITRESS At The Titusville Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

The heartwarming story of WAITRESS bakes its way to the stage at the Titusville Playhouse from March 14 through April 20. Check out brand-new photos of the production!
Interview: Georgia Stitt on Navigating Her Art and Activism: 'It’s a Balancing Act Photo
Interview: Georgia Stitt on Navigating Her Art and Activism: 'It’s a Balancing Act
by Caitlin Hornik - Mar 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to spotlight five incredible female theatre-makers who are changing the game from offstage. In this second edition of 'Female Theatremakers' we are catching up with the wonderful composer and lyricist, Georgia Stitt. 
WAITRESS Comes to Titusville Playhouse This Month Photo
WAITRESS Comes to Titusville Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

 The heartwarming story of WAITRESS will come to the Titusville Playhouse. 'Waitress,' with music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, features a book by renowned screenwriter Jessie Nelson.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sara Bareilles been in?

Sara Bareilles has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sara Bareilles been in?

Sara Bareilles has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Sara Bareilles's first West End show?

Sara Bareilles's first West End show was Waitress which opened in 2019

What awards has Sara Bareilles been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Waitress, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Waitress and Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Waitress.

What awards has Sara Bareilles won?

Sara Bareilles has won the following awards: Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

How many shows has Sara Bareilles written?

Sara Bareilles has written 2 shows including Waitress (Music and Lyrics), The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).

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