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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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Photo Coverage: Sara Bareilles, Chris Diamantopoulos and Will Swenson Get Ready for WAITRESS
by Walter McBride - March 23, 2017


Multi platinum-selling Grammy and Tony nominated singer-songwriter and New York Times best-selling author Sara Bareilles, who composed the music and lyrics for the hit Broadway show Waitress, will make her Broadway acting debut on March 31 in the lead role of Jenna Hunterson for a limited engagement of 10 weeks, through June 11, 2017. Joining her are TV star Chris Diamantopoulos as Dr. Pomatter, who inspires the expert pie-maker to create an 'I Wanna Play Doctor with my Gynecologist' pie, and beloved Broadway leading man and Tony Award nominee Will Swenson as Earl, Jenna's ne'er-do-well husband. The trio met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special occasion. Scroll down for photos from the meet & greet!

FREEZE FRAME: Sara Bareilles, Chris Diamantopoulos & Will Swenson Get Ready for Their WAITRESS Debuts!
by Walter McBride - March 23, 2017


FREEZE FRAME: Meet the new cast of WAITRESS

WAITRESS Will Keep Opening Up on Broadway Through 2018; New Block of Tickets Now Available
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2017


The producers of the Waitress have announced tickets for the Broadway smash are now on sale through January 21, 2018.

VIDEO: She Just Can't Wait- Sara Bareilles Gives Surprise WAITRESS Performance for Cleveland Fans!
by Nicole Rosky - March 3, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the multi platinum-selling Grammy and Tony nominated singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling author, and the composer and lyricist of Waitress Sara Bareilles, will make her Broadway acting debut on March 31 in the lead role of Jenna Hunterson for a limited engagement of 10 weeks, through June 11, 2017.

Everything Changes! Broadway's WAITRESS Finds New 'Earl' in Will Swenson
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017


Just announced, the Broadway hit Waitress will welcome beloved Broadway leading man and Tony Award nominee Will Swenson on March 31 in the role of Earl, the ne'er-do-well husband of the show's leading character, Jenna, who will be played by Sara Bareilles beginning the same day.

WAITRESS Welcomes Chris Diamantopoulos in the Role of Dr. Pomatter Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that on March 31, TV star Chris Diamantopoulos will star opposite Sara Bareilles as Dr. Pomatter, who inspires expert pie-maker Jenna Hunterson to create an "I Wanna Play Doctor with my Gynecologist" pie.

Sugar, Butter, Sara Bareilles?! WAITRESS Composer Will Make Her Broadway Debut
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017


After announcing on Twitter last night that she had a big announcement to share on the TODAY show, the WAITRESS composer/lyricist has announced that she is coming out from the wings onto the stage of the hit Broadway show.

'Sugar, Butter, Flour' Recipe Book from WAITRESS Now Available for Pre-Order
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2017


Fans of Waitress the musical will soon be able to 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 ) which will come out on May 23.

Easy as Pie! WAITRESS Recoups on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 26, 2017


The producers of Sara Bareilles' Waitress announced today (Thursday, January 26), that the show has recouped its $12 million investment in less than 10 months on Broadway.

Sara Bareilles Working on New Record, Eyeing Starring Role in WAITRESS?
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017


In an interview with Laura Heywood (aka BroadwayGirlNYC), Waitress composer/lyricist Sara Bareilles revealed she is hard at work on a new album. Not only that, but the singer-songwriter would love to star as 'Jenna' in her Broadway musical.

VIDEO: Audience Member Proposes at WAITRESS Cast Album Karaoke
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2016


'You look like the top of a wedding cake!' exclaims composer and lyricist Sara Bareilles to a couple welcomed on stage to sing at last night's WAITRESS cast album karaoke. 

Joe Cassidy to Step in for Eric Anderson as 'Cal' in WAITRESS This January
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2016


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that Joe Cassidy will play Cal, the curmudgeonly diner chef, from this January through February 12.

Jessie Mueller Will Wrap Up WAITRESS Run This Spring; Booking Extended Through June 2017
by Nicole Rosky - December 13, 2016


Producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller will play her final performance as Jenna on March 26; stay tuned for casting news. The show is now booking through June 11 2017.

WAITRESS Cast Gets Ready for the Holidays with Help from Sara Lee!
by Nicole Rosky - November 22, 2016


What do you get when you combine the holidays with Broadway's WAITRESS? Even more pie. Watch below as Jessie Mueller, Christopher Fitzgerald, Caitlin Houlihan and Charity Angel Dawson team with Sara Lee to share some holiday creations!

Charity Angel Dawson Assumes the Role of Becky in WAITRESS Beginning October 20
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2016


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that Charity Angel Dawson will take on the role of Becky beginning October 20. Charity has been part of the Waitress cast since the production premiered at the A.R.T. in Cambridge, where she originated the role of Nurse Norma.

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS' Diane Paulus & Jessie Mueller Celebrate New Partnership with Ann Taylor
by Walter McBride - October 19, 2016


Just yesterday, WAITRESS star Jessie Mueller and director Diane Paulus visited Ann Taylor's Rockefeller Center store (600 Fifth Avenue at 48th Street) to share their story and perform from the show. Ann Taylor and WAITRESS just launched a partnership at anntaylor.com featuring the two women in a series of portraits and a video.

WAITRESS Will Get a New Waitress- Caitlin Houlahan Joins Cast This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2016


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that Caitlin Houlahan will make her Broadway debut when she takes over the role of Dawn on October 20.

TV Exclusive: WAITRESS Cast Serves It Up at Broadway Sessions!
by Ben Cameron - October 10, 2016


Cast members from Waitress served up sweet slices of song at Broadway Sessions recently. Alicia Keys, Sondheim and of course, Bareilles were on the menu. Cast members Charity Angel Dawson, Henry Gottfried, Thay Flood, Aisha Jackson, Ryan Vasquez and Olivia Lucy Phillip poured their hearts out in song and even explored some of the audience's most nightmarish real life 'waitress experiences' (with dramatic underscoring by musical genius Joshua Stephen Kartes). The evening also featured performances by vocalists Esteban Suero, Lexi Lyric and the Voices of Gotham barbershop chorus. NOM NOM NOM...

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Jessie Mueller & the Cast of WAITRESS Feel the Love for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 26, 2016


The holiday season is not complete without the perfect music to accompany it. 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure' is the latest compilation album that embodies the spirit of the season like nothing else can. A project born completely out of love, 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure' pairs the casts from famous Broadway musicals with songs that are both classic and new. The result is pure gold that will make you reach for the 'repeat' button over and over again.

Broadway's WAITRESS Hosts Encore CAST ALBUM KARAOKE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2016


Due to the success of Waitress's recent and first-ever 'Cast Album Karaoke,' following this evening's performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), audience members will have another chance to sing on a Broadway stage.

Get Practicing! WAITRESS to Host Encore CAST ALBUM KARAOKE This October
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016


Due to the success of Waitress's recent and first-ever 'Cast Album Karaoke,' following the Wednesday evening Oct 5 performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), audience members will have another chance to sing on a Broadway stage.

Sing Karaoke with Broadway's WAITRESS - Tomorrow!
by Liz Cearns - September 13, 2016


If you've ever dreamed of singing on a Broadway stage, be at Broadway's WAITRESS tomorrow, Wednesday evening September 14, when the show hosts the first ever “Cast Album Karaoke.”  Interested audience members will be able to sign up before the performance for the chance to sing one minute of any song in the show accompanied by musical director Nadia DiGiallonardo. 

Sugar, Butter, Laughter: Richard Ridge Cracks Up With the Cast of WAITRESS
by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2016


This week the stars of Broadway's sweetest new musical, Waitress, sat down with BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge to talk about life inside the heavenly pie-scented atmosphere of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SLEEP NO MORE's William Popp Will Join Cast of WAITRESS This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2016


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that William Popp will make his Broadway debut when he takes over the role of Earl on September 23.

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
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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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