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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: Meet the Nominees - WAITRESS' Christopher Fitzgerald
by Walter McBride - May 18, 2016


On May 4, the nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month (so watch out for lots more), but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actor in Featured Role in a Musical nominee Christopher Fitzgerald, as captured by Walter McBride!

Photo Flash: WAITRESS's Jessie Mueller Celebrates Mother's Day with Adorable Mother-Daughter Pose
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2016


Mother's Day is Sunday, and Broadway's WAITRESS is getting a jump on the holiday with an adorable new photo of star Jessie Mueller posing with Claire Keane, who shares the role of 'Lulu' with her twin sister, McKenna, in the show. Check out the mother-daughter moment below!

Bid To Meet WAITRESS' Jessie Mueller and Support A.R.T./New York
by Michael Dale - May 4, 2016


Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the Tony-winning star in her Tony-nominated new musical.

Loews Regency New York Partners With Tony-Nominated WAITRESS for Ultimate Package, Thru 6/30
by Christina Mancuso - May 4, 2016


Guests of Loews Regency New York can have the ultimate NYC Broadway experience with the launch of a new partnership and package with the newly opened Broadway sensation, Waitress! Just in time for the musical production's opening and now having received FOUR Tony Award Nominations, Broadway lovers and NYC visitors can experience the show along with a stay at one of Midtown's most luxurious locations, the Loews Regency New York.

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with Sara Bareilles and the Cast of WAITRESS!
by Walter McBride - May 3, 2016


DMI Soundtracks will soon release the original cast album for WAITRESS, distributed by Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation. Produced by Sara Bareillesand Neal Avron, the cast album is projected for release on June 10th across digital platforms and on July 1st on compact disc. The cast just hit the recording studio yesterday and you can check out full photo coverage below!

FREEZE FRAME: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of WAITRESS!
by Walter McBride - May 2, 2016


DMI Soundtracks will soon release the original cast album for WAITRESS, distributed by Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation. Produced by Sara Bareilles and Neal Avron, the cast album is projected for release on June 10th across digital platforms and on July 1st on compact disc. The cast just hit the recording studio today and you can check out a photo preview from the special day below!

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller & the Cast of WAITRESS Perform Medley of Songs on 'Today'!
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2016


Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller and Sara Bareilles stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about the new Broadway musical WAITRESS. Following the interview, Mueller and the show's cast performed a mash-up of the first and last song from the show.

BWW Interview: Debut of the Month - WAITRESS' Kimiko Glenn
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016


Today, Kimiko Glenn speaks exclusively with BWW about portraying quirky and lovable history buff Dawn in WAITRESS and reveals, 'I was actually really bad in history!'

Yes, That's A Real Pie You Smell Baking All Throughout WAITRESS
by Michael Dale - April 26, 2016


Pie consultant Stacy Donnelly, delivers an uncooked nine-inch double-crust apple pie twenty minutes before each performance.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside the WAITRESS Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - April 26, 2016


WAITRESS is officially serving it up on Broadway! Earlier this week, the company of the new musical took their first bows at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the whole evening, starting with the sacred Gypsy Robe ceremony. Below, check out photos of gypsy robe recipient Charity Angel Dawson with the company!

TV: Go Inside WAITRESS' Delicious Opening Night After Party with Jessie Mueller & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - April 25, 2016


It was an evening as sweet as pie! Broadway's Waitress opened just last night at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre, where tickets are on sale through January 1, 2017. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and we're taking you inside the after party for a chat with the company below!

TV: Sara Bareilles, Diane Paulus & More Check In from the WAITRESS Red Carpet!
by TV - Red Carpets - April 25, 2016


It was an evening as sweet as pie! Broadway's Waitress opened just last night at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre, where tickets are on sale through January 1, 2017. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and we're taking you to the red carpet to check in with Sara Bareilles, Diane Paulus and more below!

WAITRESS to Take a Taste of Life on the Road; National Tour Will Launch from Cleveland in 2017!
by Tyler Peterson - April 25, 2016


Following on from yesterday's triumphant opening night at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre, the producers of Waitress have announced that the national tour of the acclaimed new musical will begin at Cleveland's Playhouse Square on October 17, 2017.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of WAITRESS with Sara Bareilles & More!
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2016


It was an evening as sweet as pie! Broadway's Waitress opened just last night at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre, where tickets are on sale through January 1, 2017. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photo coverage from the red carpet theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Take a Taste of WAITRESS' Opening Night After Party with Jessie Mueller & More!
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2016


It was an evening as sweet as pie! Broadway's Waitress opened just last night at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre, where tickets are on sale through January 1, 2017. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photo coverage from inside the after party below!

Photo Coverage: A Slice of Opening Night- Inside WAITRESS' Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2016


It was an evening as sweet as pie! Broadway's Waitress opened just last night at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where tickets are on sale through January 1, 2017. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photo coverage from inside the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: WAITRESS Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Louisa Brady - April 25, 2016


Broadway's WAITRESS began performances on Friday, March 25 with a bang, setting a house record for a single performance the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1, 2017. WAITRESS opens today, April 24, 2016. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: New Round of Shots from Broadway's WAITRESS, Opening Tonight!
by Louisa Brady - April 24, 2016


Broadway's WAITRESS began performances on Friday, March 25 with a bang, setting a house record for a single performance the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1, 2017. WAITRESS opens TONIGHT, Sunday, April 24, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a fresh batch of shots from the show below!

The Filling Makes the Pie! Meet the Full Cast of WAITRESS, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - April 24, 2016


Broadway's WAITRESS began performances on Friday, March 25 with a bang, setting a house record for a single performance the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1, 2017. WAITRESS opens today, April 24, 2016. Get ready for tonight's opening bows by scrolling down to learn more about the company, plus watching highlights from the show!

TV: Order Up! Watch Highlights of Jessie Mueller & More in WAITRESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2016


Broadway's WAITRESS began performances on Friday, March 25 with a bang, setting a house record for a single performance the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1, 2017. WAITRESS opens Sunday, April 24, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Review: Funny and Uplifting WAITRESS Sure Smells Like A Hit
by Michael Dale - April 24, 2016


Jessie Mueller gives a touching performance in Diane Paulus' joyous production.

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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