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

Waitress - 2016 Broadway History , Info & More


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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Jason Mraz to Co-Host WAITRESS CAST ALBUM KARAOKE
by Julie Musbach - June 7, 2018


'Cast Album Karaoke,'WAITRESS's hugely popular post-show party, will take place following the 7 PM show on Tuesday June 12 with special guest Jason Mraz returning to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street) to co-host along with cast member Tiffany Mann. Jason made his Broadway debut in the show in December.

BWW Review: WAITRESS Captures The Heart of Nashville During TPAC Run
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 7, 2018


There comes a moment late in act two of Waitress, the Jessie Nelson-Sara Bareilles musical now onstage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall, when Desi Oakley - the actress portraying Jenna Hunterson, the show's very pregnant heroine - finds herself bathed in the bright glow of a spotlight and she delivers the show's stirring and emotionally driven climax: a performance of Bareilles' plaintive pop ballad "She Used to Be Mine," arguably the score's best-known and most beloved song.

VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of Erich Bergen's First Night In WAITRESS on Broadway
by Alan Henry - June 6, 2018


BroadwayWorld went behind the scenes of Erich Bergen's first night in WAITRESS tonight on our Instagram account! The doctor is in! Check out the video below as Erich takes us backstage throughout the night to give us a sneak peek as his first night as the doctor!

Photo Coverage: Erich Bergen Takes His First Bows In WAITRESS
by Jennifer Broski - June 6, 2018


Beginning last night, June 5, Erich Bergen takes over the role of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway. BroadwayWorld attended his first performance and you can check out photos from his first bows below!

Photo Flash: First Look at WAITRESS' New Dr. Pomatter, Erich Bergen!
by Nicole Rosky - June 5, 2018


A new doctor is in! Beginning tonight, June 5, Erich Bergen takes over the role of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway. Check out a first look at him in action below!

Social: Go Behind The Scenes of Erich Bergen's First Night In WAITRESS on Broadway
by Alan Henry - June 5, 2018


BroadwayWorld is going behind the scenes of Erich Bergen's first night in WAITRESS tonight on our Instagram account! The doctor is in! Join us as Erich takes us backstage throughout the night to give us a sneak peek as his first night as the doctor!

Music Theatre International Acquires Worldwide Rights To Broadway Hit WAITRESS!
by A.A. Cristi - June 5, 2018


Order up!  It has been announced that theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured licensing rights to the Broadway hit, Waitress.

Katharine McPhee Extends Her Run in WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018


The producers of Broadway's hit Waitress announced today that Katharine McPhee will take another shift at the pie diner when she extends her engagement, returning to the show from July 5 - August 19. She made her Broadway debut in the show on April 10; her current engagement ends on June 17.

New Orleans Bakeries Compete to Be Named Official WAITRESS Tour Stop Pie
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2018


Broadway in New Orleans, along with the hit Broadway show WAITRESS, are adding a local touch to the show by naming New Orleans' top pie.

Former SMASH Castmate Wesley Taylor Visits Katharine McPhee at WAITRESS on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2018


We're glad to see Ivy and Karen still keep in touch! Megan Hilty went to see her SMASH costar Katharine McPhee as Jenna in Waitress last night.

Erich Bergen to Have Some Bad Ideas as Next Doctor Pomatter in WAITRESS
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018


Producers of the smash Broadway musical WAITRESS announced today that Erich Bergen will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter on June 5 and play through August 12.

New Block of WAITRESS Tickets On Sale Through March 31, 2019
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2018


Today the smash Broadway musical WAITRESS announced that a new block of tickets is now on sale through March 31, 2019.The show recently celebrated its second anniversary on Broadway and is on a National Tour.

Katharine McPhee And The Cast Of WAITRESS to Sing Sara Bareilles at The Green Room
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2018


Broadway's newest intimate concert venue - will present the cast of Broadway's hit musical Waitress - including new star Katharine McPhee - celebrating the music of the show's composer Sara Bareilles in a special benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Sunday, May 13. A second show was recently added at 7:00 PM after the 9:30 PM performance sold out.

WAITRESS Star Katharine McPhee Channel's Her Inner Jenna Hunterson on THE CHEW
by Macon Prickett - April 30, 2018


Katharine McPhee and Clinton Kelly celebrate their Scottish heritage with Scottish Shortbread with Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. Katharine recently made her Broadway debut as Jenna in Waitress and will play the role through June 17.

That's A Lotta Dough! WAITRESS Celebrates Its Second Smash Year on Broadway Tomorrow!
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2018


The smash musical WAITRESS will celebrate its second anniversary on Broadway tomorrow, Tuesday, April 24.

SMASH Lives On! Megan Hilty Visits Katharine McPhee at WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2018


We're glad to see Ivy and Karen still keep in touch! Megan Hilty went to see her SMASH costar Katharine McPhee as Jenna in Waitress last night.

Photo Coverage: Easy as Pie! Katharine McPhee Makes Her Broadway Debut in WAITRESS
by Walter McBride - April 11, 2018


Last night, April 10, Katharine McPhee made her Broadway debut in Waitress as Jenna. Check out photos from the big night below!

VIDEO: Watch Sara Bareilles Pass The WAITRESS Pie To Katharine McPhee Before Her Broadway Debut!
by Nicole Ciravolo - April 10, 2018


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.

VIDEO: Katharine McPhee Sings 'What Baking Can Do' from WAITRESS!
by Nicole Rosky - March 15, 2018


As BroadwayWorld reported last month, Katharine McPhee is making her Broadway debut in Waitress. She'll join the company at the diner beginning April 10th. Below, watch as McPhee performs 'What Baking Can Do' in a clip from Entertainment Tonight!

MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid and Director Diane Paulus Lead Next Women's History Month Event at WAITRESS
by Julie Musbach - March 14, 2018


Broadway's smash musical Waitress continues to celebrate Women's History Month when MSNBC TV's popular host Joy-Ann Reid speaks to Tony Award winning director Diane Paulus following the Thursday March 22 performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th St).

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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