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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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Backstage with Richard Ridge: Mueller, Gehling & Ushkowitz Are Opening Up About Mishaps, Mayhem & Memories at WAITRESS!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 11, 2016


Five months into its Broadway run and WAITRESS is still going strong, selling out the pie-scented Brooks Atkinson Theatre on a nightly basis. Audiences have made their love for the show known, but they're not the the only ones who remain in awe of Sara Bareilles' first musical. Below, Jessie Mueller, Drew Gehling and Jenna Ushkowitz are updating us on life backstage at WAITRESS. It's not a bad idea to check out the full interview below!

Jessie Mueller and Jenna Ushkowitz Appear at WAITRESS Talkback Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2016


Post-Labor Day blues? Broadway's Waitress welcomes the end of summer with a post-show talkback tonight, September 7, following the evening performance.

Jessie Mueller and Jenna Ushkowitz to Appear at WAITRESS Talkback Next Week
by BWW News Desk - September 2, 2016


Post-Labor Day blues? Broadway's WAITRESS welcomes the end of summer with a post-show talkback next Wednesday, September 7, following the evening performance. Director Diane Paulus will moderate a conversation with stars Jessie Mueller and Jenna Ushkowitz from the stage.

Bid To Meet WAITRESS' Sara Bareilles, Support OnePulse Foundation
by Michael Dale - August 29, 2016


Te newest online auction from Charitybuzz offers a chance to meet the five-time Grammy nominee.

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Company Signs Cast Albums at Barnes & Noble!
by Walter McBride - August 24, 2016


Just yesterday, Tony-winning star Jessie Mueller and Grammy-nominated composer/lyricist Sara Bareilles and the cast of WAITRESS stopped by Manhattan's Upper East Side Barnes & Noble (150 E. 86th Street) , to celebrate the release of the show's cast album. The company not only performed songs from the show, but signed CDs for fans, and you can check out photos from the special day below!

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Sara Bareilles and WAITRESS Cast Members Perform at CD Signing
by Michael Dale - August 24, 2016


Grammy-nominated composer/lyricist Sara Bareilles, who made her Broadway debut last season with her Tony-nominated score for the hit musical WAITRESS, hosted a sampler of songs from the show at Manhattan's Upper East Side Barnes & Noble at yesterday's CD signing event.

WAITRESS Cast Performs Tuesday at Barnes & Noble; Watch It Live On Facebook
by Michael Dale - August 22, 2016


The hit Broadway musical Waitress' Tony-winning star Jessie Mueller and its Grammy-nominated composer/lyricist Sara Bareilles will be signing copies of their original cast recording at Manhattan's Upper East Side Barnes and Noble, 150 E. 86th Street, on Tuesday, August 23rd at 4pm.

Bid To Meet WAITRESS' Christopher Fitzgerald, Support Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation
by Michael Dale - August 19, 2016


Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet one of Broadway's funniest performers.

Jessie Mueller and Sara Bareilles Set For WAITRESS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble
by Michael Dale - August 18, 2016


The hit Broadway musical WAITRESS' Tony-winning star Jessie Mueller and its Grammy-nominated composer/lyricist Sara Bareilles will be signing copies of their original cast recording at Manhattan's Upper East Side Barnes and Noble, 150 E. 86th Street, on Tuesday, August 23rd at 4pm.

VIDEO: Did On-Line Dating Work For WAITRESS' Jenna Ushkowitz?
by Michael Dale - August 12, 2016


Jenna Ushkowitz made her Broadway debut as a child in the 1996 revival of THE KING AND I and came back as a swing in the original production of SPRING AWAKENING.

Photo Coverage: Original Dr. Pomatter Nathan Fillion Visits WAITRESS!
by Walter McBride - August 8, 2016


Based upon the 2007 motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, Waitress began performances on March 25 and opened April 24 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Since then it has welcomed plenty of special guests, and over the weekend, original Dr. Pomatter Nathan Fillion stopped by. Check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: Jenna Ushkowitz Takes First Bows in WAITRESS
by Jennifer Broski - July 31, 2016


Jenna Ushkowitz of GLEE-fame joined the cast of Waitress as Dawn on July 29, while Kimiko Glenn takes a leave of absence. Below, checkout a collection of photos from the star's return to Broadway!

TV: WAITRESS Cast Serves It at Broadway In Bryant Park
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2016


The best of Broadway will be performing FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2016, continuing this Thursday, July 28 (12:30pm) on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM's on-air personalities, the 16th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through Thursday, August 11. This year's 106.7 LITE FM'S Broadway in Bryant Park is presented by New York-Presbyterian for Kids and TKTS Discount Ticketing Booth.

GLEE's Jenna Ushkowitz Steps in for Kimiko Glenn in Broadway's WAITRESS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016


As previously announced, Broadway hit Waitress will welcome Jenna Ushkowitz ('Glee') in the role of Dawn starting tonight, July 29, while Kimiko Glenn takes a leave of absence.

VIDEO: WAITRESS' Keala Settle Sings Of Finding Hope In Every Bad Situation
by Michael Dale - July 25, 2016


The Tony nominee from HANDS ON A HARDBODY is bringing down the house in WAITRESS.

VIDEO: Diane Paulus On The Quirky Humor That Attracted Her To WAITRESS
by Michael Dale - July 21, 2016


The leading character of WAITRESS has a lot of burdens to deal with, but there's a humorous spirit to the musical.

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes WAITRESS' Three-Time Tony-Nominee Christopher Fitzgerald
by Theater People Podcast - July 20, 2016


On Wednesday, July 20th, the Theater People podcast welcomes three-time Tony Award-nominee, Christopher Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald began working professionally in New York theater in the late 1990s. His early work includes roles in the controversial Terrance McNally play CORPUS CHRISTI and the Broadway production of AMOUR.

Video Roundup: Meet New WAITRESS Star, GLEE's Jenna Ushkowitz!
by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2016


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Jenna Ushkowitz ('Glee') will join the cast of Waitress as Dawn from July 29, while Kimiko Glenn takes a leave of absence.

GLEE's Jenna Ushkowitz Will Step in for Kimiko Glenn in Broadway's WAITRESS
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that Jenna Ushkowitz ('Glee') will take over the role of Dawn from July 29 while Kimiko Glenn takes a leave of absence.

VIDEO: Which of WAITRESS' Adorable Keane Twins Stars In 'Cooking With Lulu'?
by Michael Dale - July 14, 2016


In a musical about pies, it's natural that the young performers have picked up some baking skills.

Bid To Meet WAITRESS' Jessie Mueller, Support Vocal Ease
by Michael Dale - July 14, 2016


Charitybuzz's new online auction offers a chance to meet Jessie Mueller after watching her thrilling performance in WAITRESS.

VIDEO: WAITRESS' Sara Bareilles 'Over The Moon' About Being Welcomed To Broadway
by Michael Dale - July 13, 2016


She participated in community theatre while growing up, but being invited into the Broadway community is something she never dreamed would happen.

WAITRESS Ready to Waft Into the West End?
by Jessica Khan - June 23, 2016


The smell of delicious, homemade pies could be wafting into the West End soon. The Daily Mail writes that Broadway's WAITRESS is eyeing a Spring 2017 bow in London, if it can find an open venue.

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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