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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: September 2, 2021
Closing: December 20, 2021

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Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy® winner Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), Waitress the musical is returning to Broadway September 2nd — starring Sara Bareilles herself through October 17! The story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage, Waitress features a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Jagged Little Pill, Pippin). But remember, the diner is only open through January 9, and Sara is only Jenna through October 17. So get tickets now!


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Photos: WAITRESS Company Takes First Bows at the Barrymore Theatre
by Bruce Glikas - September 3, 2021


The hit musical Waitress opened up again last night as Broadway continues its highly-anticipated return! Check out photos from inside the big night below!

VIDEO: WAITRESS and Amanda Kloots Pay Tribute to Nick Cordero on Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - September 2, 2021


Go inside the show's emotional curtain call, including a curtain speech from its Tony-nominated composer and star Sara Bareilles, and the full company paying tribute to late original cast member, Nick Cordero with a singalong to his original tune, 'Live Your Life.'

VIDEO: WAITRESS Receives a Rapturous Welcome As the Curtain Goes Up on Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - September 2, 2021


The hit musical Waitress is opening up once more this evening as Broadway continues its highly-anticipated return! To celebrate the return of live theatre at the Barrymore and beyond, New York Senator and Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, stopped in for a visit with the Waitress family.

BWW Photo Exclusive: WAITRESS Welcomes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - September 2, 2021


The hit musical Waitress is opening up once more this evening as Broadway continues its highly-anticipated return! To celebrate the return of live theatre at the Barrymore and beyond, New York Senator and Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, stopped in for a visit with the Waitress family.

VIDEO: Marquee for WAITRESS Goes Up at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 27, 2021


The hit musical Waitress is returning to Broadway this fall for a limited engagement, September 2, 2021 - January 9, 2022, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The theatre 'opening up' with the help of a new marquee!

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Gets Ready to Bring WAITRESS Back to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2021


After a year and a half without Broadway, Waitress fans will get a rare chance to revisit their favorite musical- they'll just have to travel across the street for it. A limited engagement begins performances at The Ethel Barrymore Theatre on September 2, where it will run through January 9, 2022. 

WAITRESS to Honor Nick Cordero With 'Live Your Life' Pie
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2021


BroadwayWorld has learned that when Waitress returns to Broadway, the production will paying tribute to original cast member Nick Cordero, who passed away due to COVID early in the pandemic. On stage, there will be a pie on the diner’s chalkboard named the 'Live Your Life' pie, named for Cordero's song. 

Barrymore Theatre Box Office Opens Today For WAITRESS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2021


Sara Bareilles, the Grammy Award-winning composer of Waitress, will star in the lead role of Jenna Hunterson September 2 through October 17. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles and the Cast of WAITRESS Perform 'Opening Up' in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - August 7, 2021


Watch the cast sing together for the first time before Waitress officially returns to Broadway on September 2.

Performances Added For WAITRESS Limited Broadway Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - August 6, 2021


The hit musical Waitress is returning to Broadway this fall for a limited engagement, September 2, 2021 - January 9, 2022, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre!

VIDEO: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for WAITRESS!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 4, 2021


Waitress is returning to Broadway for a limited engagement, September 2, 2021 - January 9, 2022, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street, NYC). Sara Bareilles, the Grammy Award-winning composer of Waitress, will star in the lead role of Jenna Hunterson September 2 through October 17.

Drew Gehling, Charity Angel Dawson, Christopher Fitzgerald, Caitlin Houlahan & More Join WAITRESS Broadway Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 3, 2021


Barry and Fran Weissler today announced casting for the hit Broadway musical Waitress which returns for a limited engagement, September 2, 2021 - January 9, 2022, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street, NYC). 

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Talks Bringing WAITRESS Back to Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 2, 2021


Sara Bareilles, the Grammy Award-winning composer of Waitress, will star in the lead role of Jenna Hunterson September 2 through October 17. Full casting for the return engagement will be announced shortly.

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

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Other Productions of Waitress

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