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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


winner
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 Extended at Olney Theatre Through Early April Photo
WAITRESS Extended at Olney Theatre Through Early April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

Olney Theatre Center’s production of Sara Bareilles’ beloved musical Waitress in the Roberts Mainstage has extended its run. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, National Theatre At Home Photo
Review: WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, National Theatre At Home
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Feb 17, 2025

Sara Bareilles writes the songs and sings them in a production brought to the screen for the first time
Meet the Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2025

The acclaimed new musical Operation Mincemeat, which took the West End by storm in 2023, is coming to Broadway, starring the original London cast. Previews begin tonight, February 15, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast here!
Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID MARINO Grabs Hearts at Pangea Photo
Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID MARINO Grabs Hearts at Pangea
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 14, 2025

An intimate setting at Pangea is the perfect way to prepare for Valentine's Day - especially when David Marino is your date with a mic.
WAITRESS Comes to Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre This Spring Photo
WAITRESS Comes to Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Video: Sara Bareilles Sings 'What's Inside' With Audience at WAITRESS Mexico Photo
Video: Sara Bareilles Sings 'What's Inside' With Audience at WAITRESS Mexico
by Joshua Wright - Feb 13, 2025

Watch Sara Bareilles sing 'What's Inside' with the audience at the Mexican production of Waitress which begins performances at Teatro San Rafael on February 13, 2025. The production stars Aitza Terán.
Sara Bareilles and Meshell Ndegeocello to Join Punch Brothers' ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HO Photo
Sara Bareilles and Meshell Ndegeocello to Join Punch Brothers' ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Sara Bareilles and Meshell Ndegeocello will appear as special guest artists for the fourth performance of The Energy Curfew Music Hour Season 2. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Sara Bareilles asiste al estreno de WAITRESS en México Photo
Sara Bareilles asiste al estreno de WAITRESS en México
by Juan Cano - Feb 13, 2025

Ayer se celebró el estreno de WAITRESS en la Ciudad de México, y la compositora del musical, Sara Bareilles, emocionó al público con una divertida dinámica de grupo. En menos de un minuto, logró que los asistentes cantarán con ella la canción de la obra, “What’s Inside”.
Annual Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Returns to Radio City Music Hall in April Photo
Annual Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Returns to Radio City Music Hall in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

The annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will take place at Radio City Music Hall. The 2025 event will feature performances from more than 150 young people from the tri-state area, all of whom are facing unimaginable obstacles.
Alicia Keys, Cher & More to Headline LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert Photo
Alicia Keys, Cher & More to Headline LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025

The ninth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver will be live from the historic Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday, March 6. The 2025 all-star lineup will feature Alicia Keys, Beck, Cher, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and more.
ORDER UP- THE SONGS OF WAITRESS Comes To The RAT On February 18 Photo
ORDER UP- THE SONGS OF WAITRESS Comes To The RAT On February 18
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

For one night only - revisit the magic of Sara Bareilles' Waitress, the Musical at The RAT NYC in DUMBO! Enjoy some of the best loved classics from the Broadway musical, including 'Opening Up,' 'Bad Idea,' and 'She Used to Be Mine,' on Tuesday, February 18th 6-9pm.
Review: Marissa Mulder's THIS IS 40 at Green Room 42 Was a Pleasure Photo
Review: Marissa Mulder's THIS IS 40 at Green Room 42 Was a Pleasure
by Rob Lester - Feb 11, 2025

Marissa Mulder's THIS IS 40 at Green Room 42 was an eclectic, sweet, smart set. It’s been rewarding watching singer Marissa Mulder’s career from her neophyte cabaret experiences to her flourishing career.
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Conc Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Concert, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025

This February, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to stream across our favorite streaming services, including Sara Bareilles' Waitress, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, and more!
The New York Pops to Present 100 YEARS OF EPIC FILM SCORES at Carnegie Hall Photo
The New York Pops to Present 100 YEARS OF EPIC FILM SCORES at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

​​​​​​​The New York Pops will take a chronological journey through 100 Years of Epic Film Scores in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio to Present THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS at The Green Room 42 Photo
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio to Present THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio, along with pianist Nolan Bonvouloir, will bring back THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS for one more night at The Green Rom 42. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Meecah, Keri Rene Fuller & More to Join BROADWAY SINGS TAYLOR SWIFT at The Cutting Ro Photo
Meecah, Keri Rene Fuller & More to Join BROADWAY SINGS TAYLOR SWIFT at The Cutting Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Broadway Sings concert series has revealed the lineup for its next installment, Broadway Sings Taylor Swift, featuring Meecah, Keri Rene Fuller and more. See who else is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented At Southwark Playhouse Photo
Review Roundup: SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented At Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented is now playing at Southwark Playhouse. See what the critics are saying about the production and read the reviews here!
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OPERATION MINCEMEAT Photo
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway transfer of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.
Cult Classics Cabaret Set for The Green Room 42 Photo
Cult Classics Cabaret Set for The Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Celebrating Musicals Too Bold for the Mainstream” where up-and-coming talents tackle cult classics this month. Learn more about the performance here!
BWW Q&A: Director Katie Spelman on WAITRESS at Paramount Theatre Photo
BWW Q&A: Director Katie Spelman on WAITRESS at Paramount Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2025

What is more American than apple pie? A small-town 
waitress with a dream and the ingredients for success! Sugar, butter, flour. These aren’t the only ingredients Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, uses to make her famous pies. Stuck in a small town and a loveless 
marriage, Jenna unexpectedly becomes pregnant, and then finds acceptance and love in the most unexpected place.
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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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