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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 24, 2016
Closing: January 05, 2020

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Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie" and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie." When a baking contest in a nearby county - and a satisfying encounter with someone new - shows Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

Brought to life by a groundbreaking, all-female creative team, this Tony Award-nominated hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Love Song," "Brave"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).

"Waitress is a little slice of heaven!" says Entertainment Weekly, and is "sweet, sassy and passionate," according to New York Magazine. Don't miss this uplifting and hilarious musical.


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BWW Review: WAITRESS at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - March 13, 2019


"Sugar. Butter. Flour" Waitress! Waitress has arrived at the Times Union and is blowing audiences away. The musical, based on Adrienne Shelley's movie of the same name, follows Jenna, a waitress at a small diner who is stuck in a loveless marriage. Jenna finds herself pregnant and is convinced it is time to chase her own dreams and build a better life for her and her unborn child. First, she must save enough money waitressing at the diner. Jenna meets her doctor, Dr. Pomatter, and things become very complicated. Waitress is filled with laughter, emotion, heartbreak, and pies!

Photo Coverage: The Women of WAITRESS Celebrate International Women's Day!
by Monroe George - March 8, 2019


The stage of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre was filled with the women working on WAITRESS last night as the show celebrated International Women's Day. Check out a photo below!

Review Roundup: Did London Critics Have A Sweet Time At WAITRESS?
by A.A. Cristi - March 7, 2019


Sara Bareilles' home-baked Broadway smash opened up on London's West End this week at the Adelphi Theatre! See what the critics had to say about the show's London transfer!

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Shoshana Bean in Costume as WAITRESS Announces Next Karaoke Night
by Stephi Wild - March 4, 2019


As previously announced, Shoshana Bean will return to Broadway in the role of Jenna in Waitress! Bean begins performances on March 18 and will be in the show through May 12, 2019. Waitress just announced its next Cast Album Karaoke night will be held on March 7, and hosted by Bean. Bean made the announcement on Instagram, which gave us a first look at her in the iconic blue Waitress uniform!

BWW Review: WAITRESS at Adrienne Arsht Center-Simply Put, it is a MUST see!
by Cristina Pla-Guzman - February 28, 2019


"I Am Wild About You" Pie. My cheeks hurt. Yes, you read that right. My cheeks hurt from smiling. Well, I should explain that my cheeks hurt from smiling, I have been craving pie all day (Key Lime Pie, if you must know) and I have been singing "Sugar, Butter, Flour" in a nonstop loop since watching the national tour of Waitress. Broadway Across America's production of Waitress at the Adrienne Arsht center leaves you giddy and guarantees that you'll come back for seconds.

Joey McIntyre Will Open Pop-Up Photo Booth For Kids' Night on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2019


The Broadway League is celebrating Kids' Night on Broadway this year with its first-ever Pop-Up Photo Booth Experience in Times Square (43-44 Street Broadway Plaza, between 7th Avenue and Broadway) on Tuesday, February 26th from 4p.m. to 6:30p.m.

BWW Flashback: Can't Wait for Shoshana Bean in WAITRESS? Recap Her Past Performances!
by Marika O'Hara - February 21, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Shoshana Bean will take over the role of Jenna in Waitress from March 18 through May 12. This marks her first return to Broadway since she took over the role of Elphaba in Wicked from Idina Menzel. Take a look back at Shoshana Bean's performances through the years and get excited to hear her belt out the Sara Bareilles score.

Shoshana Bean Will Take Over the Role of Jenna in WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2019


The producers of the smash Broadway musical Waitress announced today that Shoshana Bean will take over the role of Jenna on March 18 and will be in the show through May 12, 2019.

Photo Coverage: Joey McIntyre Takes His First Bows in WAITRESS
by Walter McBride - February 5, 2019


Joey McIntyre is now donning the white coat of Dr. Pomatter! His first performance was last night, Monday February 4 at 7 PM. He plays a limited run through April 7, alongside Stephanie Torns as Jenna!

Rialto Chatter: Will WAITRESS Welcome Lucie Jones as Next Jenna?
by Rialto Chatter - February 4, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that UK star Lucie Jones will soon join the cast of Waitress on Broadway as Jenna. Sara Bareilles and Tony Award winner Gavin Creel just played their final show as Jenna and Dr. Pomatter, yesterday, February 3.

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel Play Final Performance in WAITRESS Today
by Stephi Wild - February 3, 2019


On January 8, Tony Award nominee Sara Bareilles, returned to her Broadway baby, Waitress in the role of Jenna, joined by Tony Award-winner, Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter. Their limited engagement ends today February 3, 2019.

TV: Joey McIntyre & Eddie Jemison Dish on Their WAITRESS Debuts!
by Nicole Rosky - January 29, 2019


Joey McIntyre is set to don the white coat of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress next week (Monday February 4), starring through April 7. Eddie Jemison, who played Ogie in the 2007 film of Waitress, is set to make his Broadway debut in the role beginning on February 11 and playing through April 28. The duo just met the press and we're taking you inside the big day below!

Photo Coverage: Joey McIntyre and Eddie Jemison Get Ready to Join the Cast of WAITRESS
by Walter McBride - January 29, 2019


Joey McIntyre is set to don the white coat of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress next week (Monday February 4), starring through April 7. Eddie Jemison, who played Ogie in the 2007 film of Waitress, is set to make his Broadway debut in the role beginning on February 11 and playing through April 28. The duo just met the press and you can check out photos from the big day below!

Joey McIntyre Moves Up Start Date in WAITRESS to Feb 4
by Julie Musbach - January 25, 2019


Waitress announced today that Joey McIntyre will don the white coat of Dr. Pomatter a day earlier than previously announced; his first performance will be Monday February 4 at 7 PM; he will be in the show through April 7.

Original Ogie Eddie Jemison to Make Broadway Debut in WAITRESS
by Julie Musbach - January 23, 2019


Waitress announced today that Eddie Jemison, who played Ogie in the 2007 film of Waitress, will make his Broadway debut in the role beginning on February 11 and playing through April 28.

Video: Sara Bareilles Sounds Off On Audience Filming At WAITRESS
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2019


WAITRESS star and composer, Sara Bareilles hit social media last night after spotting some illegal recording in the audience during a performance of Waitress. Check out her message to Broadway's amateur filmmakers below.

Photo Coverage: Carole King Visits WAITRESS
by Jennifer Broski - January 14, 2019


Yesterday, Carole King attended the matinee of Waitress, and posed backstage with the shows current stars, Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel, along with the rest of the cast!

Photo Coverage: Opening Up! Sara Bareilles And Gavin Creel Take Their First Bows at WAITRESS!
by Monroe George - January 8, 2019


Tonight Tony Award nominee Sara Bareilles, returned to her Broadway baby, Waitress in the role of Jenna, joined by Tony Award-winner, Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter for a limited engagement through February 3, 2019. See photos of the pars first bows!

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel Begin Performances in WAITRESS Tonight
by Stephi Wild - January 7, 2019


As previously announced, beginning tonight, January 7, Sara Bareilles, will return to Waitress in the role of Jenna, joined by Tony Award-winner, Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter for a limited engagement through February 3, 2019.

BWW Review: WAITRESS Serves Up a Delicious Treat at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - December 28, 2018


Waitress has finally made its way to Sacramento, bringing with it all the ingredients a pie should have-sugar, spice, fluff and substance-blended perfectly in a feel-good, empowering show. Nominated for 4 Tony Awards, Waitress is groundbreaking for boasting an all-female creative team: music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (6-time Grammy nominee), book by screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Waiting for Godot), and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland). Based off of the 2007 indie film of the same name written by Adrienne Shelly, the themes in Waitress take on an even deeper meaning because of Shelly's death by violence.

Joey McIntyre Returns to Broadway as Dr. Pomatter in WAITRESS This February
by Julie Musbach - December 20, 2018


Joey McIntyre will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter on February 5 and play through April 7, 2019. He was last seen on Broadway as Fiyero in Wicked. Producer Barry Weissler said, 'We love Joey as a New Kid on the Block and know that he has 'The Right Stuff' to be a brilliant Dr. Pomatter.'

VIDEO: Get a First Taste of Gavin Creel and Sara Bareilles Together in WAITRESS
by Julie Musbach - December 17, 2018


As previously announced, Sara Bareilles, will return to Waitress in the role of Jenna, joined by Tony Award-winner, Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter for a limited engagement January 7 to February 3, 2019. The pair got into character with a taste of pie (that's all it takes after all). Watch below!

BWW Interview: June (Squibb) Is Bustin' Out All Over! WAITRESS' Newest Star Is Opening Up About Her Broadway Past
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2018


It's been nearly six decades since June Squibb's last Broadway bow, but she's back now and better than ever eight times a week at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Waitress FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Waitress and what's the order?
What's Inside
Opening Up
The Negative
What Baking Can Do
Club Knocked Up
Pomatter Pie
When He Sees Me
It Only Takes a Taste
You Will Still Be Mine
A Soft Place to Land
Never Ever Getting Rid of Me
Bad Idea
I Didn't Plan It
Bad Idea - Reprise
You Matter to Me
I Love You Like a Table
Take It From an Old Man
Dear Baby
She Used to Be Mine
Contraction Ballet
Everything Changes
Opening Up - Finale

Waitress History

Other Productions of Waitress

2015   Boston American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production
Boston
2016   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2017   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2019   West End Original West End Production
West End
2021   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2021   US Tour
US Tour

Waitress - 2016 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Jessie Mueller
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Jessie Nelson
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Christopher Fitzgerald
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Sara Bareilles
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Sara Bareilles
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Waitress
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jessie Meuller
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Waitress
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Jessie Mueller
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Christopher Fitzgerald
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Waitress
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) Sara Bareilles
2016 Tony Awards Best Musical Waitress
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Christopher Fitzgerald
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jessie Mueller

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