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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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Pies to Go! Getting to Know WAITRESS' Jenna on Tour, Desi Oakley
by A.A. Cristi - October 2, 2017


The upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture, will be led by Desi Oakley.

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Gets Baking for National Tour- Go Inside Rehearsal!
by Jennifer Broski - October 2, 2017


The upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture, will be led by Desi Oakley (Les Miserables, Evita) as Jenna, and Lenne Klingaman as Dawn with Bryan Fenkhart (Memphis) as Dr. Pomatter, Nick Bailey ('Red Oaks') as Earl and Ryan G. Dunkin ('Bull') as Cal.

Video: He's Ours! Broadway's Brightest Put Their Spin on the Songs of Jazon Mraz
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2017


It was announced this week that singer Jason Mraz will be making his Broadway debut in Waitress.

VIDEO: WAITRESS's Betsy Wolfe Quizzes New Co-Star Jason Mraz
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress just announced that on Friday November 3, two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz will join the company as Dr. Pomatter for a 10-week run. How much does Mraz know about playing the doctor? Watch co-star Betsy Wolfe quiz him in the video below!

VIDEO: What's Inside? Sara Bareilles Reveals Third WAITRESS Announcement Clue!
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2017


It seems Waitress the Musical is *expecting* some pretty exciting news soon. Composer Sara Bareilles released a new Twitter video tonight to let fans in on some exciting Waitress news that's coming our way this Thursday!

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Unveils Pink Costumes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
by Jennifer Broski - September 27, 2017


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that they will be supporting the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. For the first time ever a Broadway show will change costumes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month when the iconic blue uniforms donned by the Waitresses in the show go pink throughout the month of October.

VIDEO: What's Inside? Sara Bareilles Reveals A Fresh-Baked WAITRESS Announcement Clue!
by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2017


It seems Waitress the Musical is *expecting* some pretty exciting news soon. Composer Sara Bareilles released a new Twitter video tonight to let fans in on some exciting Waitress news that's coming our way this Thursday!

Tony Winner John Cullum to Join WAITRESS as 'Joe'
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017


The producers of the smash hit Waitress have announced that on October 5, 2017, Tony Award winner John Cullum will join the Broadway musical in the role of Joe, the cantankerous owner of Joe's Pie Diner, home to the titular pie-maker's extraordinary confections.

Breaking: It's Official! Jason Mraz Will Make Broadway Debut in WAITRESS This Fall!
by Matt Tamanini - September 28, 2017


BroadwayWorld has learned that pop star Jason Mraz will be making his Broadway debut in the hit musical WAITRESS later this fall. 'Mr. A-Z' will succeed Drew Gehling as Dr. Pomatter in the Sara Bareilles musical.

BWW Interview: Back for Seconds - Drew Gehling is Opening Up About His Return to WAITRESS
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2017


Earlier this year, Drew Gehling departed his Broadway home at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre for a Roman adventure... in San Francisco.

Will Swenson Will Return to WAITRESS as Earl This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - August 28, 2017


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that on September 12, 2017 Tony Award nominee Will Swenson will return to the hit Broadway musical in the role of Earl, the ne'er-do-well husband, opposite Betsy Wolfe as Jenna, the titular pie-maker. Earl is currently played by Joe Tippett, who will play his final performance on September 10.

Broadway's WAITRESS to Kick Off In-Person Rush Starting Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2017


The producers of Broadway's most delicious hit, WAITRESS, announced today that beginning Tuesday, August 22, the smash musical will offer $40 rush tickets for every performance, available in-person daily at the Brooks Atkinson box office (256 West 47th Street).

The Pie Shop is Opening Earlier! WAITRESS Announces New Schedule Beginning in September
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017


The producers of Broadway's delicious hit musical, WAITRESS, announced today that beginning Tuesday September 5, the smash musical will play on a new schedule at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) with earlier week night curtain times and a Sunday evening performance.

Desi Oakley to Bake Pies on the Road in WAITRESS National Tour; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2017


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture.

Filling Their Shoes: Betsy Wolfe Explains the Art of the Broadway Replacement
by Danielle Ashley - July 27, 2017


Betsy Wolfe was last seen on Broadway in the critically acclaimed revival of Falsettos playing Cordelia. Wolfe told BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge how she made the role her of Jenna own and why it's so important to do so.

VIDEO: Cast of WAITRESS is Willing to Bake For It in #Ham4All Challenge
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2017


Following the lead of many other Broadway musicals such as Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, and Great Comet, the cast of Waitress is willing to bake for it as they take on the #Ham4All challenge from the cast of Groundhog Day!

Social: Backstage at WAITRESS with Caitlin Houlahan
by Julie Musbach - July 23, 2017


Caitlin Houlahan, currently starring as WAITRESS's charmingly neurotic New Dawn Rising, took us behind the scenes with her yesterday on Instagram, see all her great posts below! And be sure to catch her Instagram story before it disappears!

Social: WAITRESS's Caitlin Houlahan Takes Over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Today
by Julie Musbach - July 22, 2017


Caitlin Houlahan, currently starring as WAITRESS's charmingly neurotic New Dawn Rising, takes us behind the scenes with her today on Instagram!

BWW Exclusive: Bake WAITRESS' Mermaid Marshmallow Pie with Help from Sugar, Butter, Flour Cookbook!
by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2017


Fans of Waitress the musical can now bake the delicious pies that the show's leading character Jenna Hunterson makes for Joe's Diner with the publication of Sugar, Butter, Flour: The Waitress Pie Cookbook, Recipes from the Files of Jenna Hunterson (Pam Krauss Books, a division of Penguin Random House ), now available to order here.

BWW Exclusive: Bake WAITRESS' Betrayed By My Eggs Pie with Help from Sugar, Butter, Flour Cookbook!
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2017


Fans of Waitress the musical can now bake the delicious pies that the show's leading character Jenna Hunterson makes for Joe's Diner with the publication of Sugar, Butter, Flour: The Waitress Pie Cookbook, Recipes from the Files of Jenna Hunterson (Pam Krauss Books, a division of Penguin Random House ), now available to order here.

VIDEO: Sugar, Butter, 500! WAITRESS Celebrates 500 Sweet Performances
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2017


Sugar, butter, 500! The cast of Waitress celebrated 500 performances during last night's curtain call, complete with balloons. Company members who have been a part of all 500 performances were also recognized, including Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Chris Fitzgerald, Molly Hager, Jeremy Morse, and Max Kumangai.

Photo Coverage: Pie Perfection- WAITRESS Cast Tastes Sweet Treats from 'Sugar, Butter, Flour: The Waitress Pie Cookbook'
by Walter McBride - June 28, 2017


Just yesterday, the stars of Broadway's hit musical Waitress, Betsy Wolfe, Drew Gehling and Joe Tippett, put their taste buds to the test. The trio tasted pies to celebrate the publication of the Waitress-inspired cookbook Sugar, Butter, Flour: The Waitress Pie Cookbook, Recipes from the Files of Jenna Hunterson.

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Gang Is Opening Up Joe's Pie Diner at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre!
by Walter McBride - June 14, 2017


Broadway star Betsy Wolfe joined the cast of Waitress just last night, June 13 in the lead role of expert pie-maker Jenna Hunterson. Wolfe is joined by Joe Tippett, who also steps into the role of Earl tonight. Drew Gehling will reprise the role he originated when he returns to the cast of Waitress on June 27, 2017 as Dr. Pomatter. Chris Diamantopoulos will play his final performance as Dr. Pomatter on June 25. The Brooks Atkinson Theatre just got a fresh look and Wolfe (along with producer Barry Weissler and her costars Caitlin Houlahan and Charity Angel Dawson)  helped unveil the makeover below!

Everything Changes! Betsy Wolfe Joins WAITRESS Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - June 13, 2017


Broadway star Betsy Wolfe will join the cast of Waitress tonight, June 13 in the lead role of expert pie-maker Jenna Hunterson. Wolfe will be joined by Joe Tippett, who also steps into the role of Earl.

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
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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
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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