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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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AUDIO: WAITRESS' Sara Bareilles Warns Theatre-Goers to Silence Phones with Original Tune
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2016


Sara Bareilles has tackled Broadway with the new musical WAITRESS - and now she's tunefully taking on the issue of cell phones in theaters.

Broadway By Design: Scott Pask & Suttirat Anne Larlarb Bring WAITRESS from Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - April 24, 2016


Who is Annie without her red dress? Or Eva with out her balcony? It is the charge of the Broadway designer to transport the audience into the world of a show, whether it be Great Depression-era New York City or outside of the Casa Rosada. In our new series, Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld will be shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Scott Pask and Suttirat Anne Larlarb, who acted as scenic and costume designers for Broadway's fresh, new musical,  WAITRESS.

Photo Flash: Fresh Batch of Shots from Broadway's WAITRESS with Jessie Mueller, Kimiko Glenn and More!
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 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 has a fresh batch of shots from the show below!

WAITRESS Cast Album Will Arrive on June 10; Cast Hits the Recording Studio in May!
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2016


In the lead-up to the April 24th Broadway opening of Waitress at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, DMI Soundtracks is proud to announce the release of a forthcoming original cast album for the production, with the cast and band hitting the studio in early May.  The album will be distributed by Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation.

Photo Flash: Tinkerbelle the Dog Follows Her Nose to Broadway's WAITRESS
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 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 with a gross of $145,532.00 and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1, 2017. WAITRESS opens Sunday, April 24, 2016. The cast just got a visit from Tinkerbelle the Dog, who sniffed out the show's pie-filled venue -- check out photos below!

Photo Flash: Find Out What's Inside! First Look at Jessie Mueller & Company in WAITRESS
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 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 with a gross of $$145,532.00 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!

Exclusive Photo Flash: Sydney & Jake Lucas, Oscar Williams Visit Sara Bareilles at WAITRESS!
by Nicole Rosky - April 8, 2016


Just last night, Waitress' Sara Bareilles got a visit from some Broadway kids at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Below, check out exclusive photos of the songstress with Tony nominee Sydney Lucas, her Fun Home & The Secret Garden costar Oscar Williams and The King and I's Jake Lucas!

Sara Bareilles Says WAITRESS Cast Will Hit the Recording Studio
by BWW News Desk - April 5, 2016


Sara Bareilles, who saved the day at a recent preview of her new Broadway musical WAITRESS, has great news for the show's record-breaking audiences.

Take Five! Spend Your Afternoon Coffee Break with WAITRESS Star Jessie Mueller!
by Nora Dominick - April 8, 2016


Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller has taken Broadway by storm. From her knockout performance as Carole King in Beautiful, to now turning heads as Jenna in Waitress, Mueller can do it all. And her credits don't stop there.

A Feast for the Senses! WAITRESS Audiences Welcomed Into Theater with Aroma of Warming Pies
by Caryn Robbins - April 5, 2016


Audience members who attend the new Broadway musical WAITRESS will not only get a feast for the eyes, but a feast for the nose as well!

Twitter Watch: Sara Bareilles Performs Part of Your World, Cut Song, and More at WAITRESS
by Alan Henry - March 30, 2016


Audiences at tonight's preview of WAITRESS got to see a very special performance when part of the set for the diner stopped working. While the show was paused so that the crew could make the necessary adjustments - the show's Grammy nominated composer/lyricist Sara Bareilles got on stage to sing a cut song from the show as well as 'Part of Your World' - a Disney classic by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.

WAITRESS Breaks House Record at Brooks Atkinson Theatre; Tickets Now on Sale Into 2017
by Tyler Peterson - March 28, 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 with a gross of $$145,532.00 and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1 2017. Waitress opens Sunday, April 24.

WAITRESS, Starring Jessie Mueller, Begins Baking on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2016


The pie is in the oven! Following a sold-out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA, WAITRESS begins previews tonight, March 25, and opens on April 24 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Welcomes Adorable Duo, Claire & McKenna Keane; Previews Begin Tomorrow!
by Walter McBride - March 24, 2016


Just one more day until previews begin for the highly anticipated new musical Waitress, which opens Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). Waitress played a sold out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA.  In anticipation of the big day, BroadwayWorld met with the 5 year-old twin girls who will be sharing the role of Jenna's daughter- Claire and McKenna Keane. Meet the adorable duo below!

TV: Love? Pregnancy? Pie? Jessie Mueller & Company Explain What WAITRESS is All About!
by Nicole Rosky - March 4, 2016


So what is this Waitress all about? That was the big question at yesterday's press preview for Sara Bareilles' highly anticipated new musical. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and below, you can check out interviews with the company, as well as  a performance preview from the cast!

Photo Coverage: What's Inside? Find Out in Rehearsal for WAITRESS!
by Walter McBride - March 4, 2016


The highly anticipated new musical Waitress, opens Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), with previews starting on Friday, March 25, 2016. Waitress played a sold out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. The company just met the press yesterday and you can check out photos from the performance preview below!

TV: Jessie Mueller & Drew Gehling Get a 'Bad Idea' in WAITRESS Rehearsals; Watch the Full Song!
by Nicole Rosky - March 3, 2016


The highly anticipated new musical Waitress, opens Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), with previews starting on Friday, March 25, 2016. Waitress played a sold out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. The company just met the press today and below, watch as Jessie Mueller and Drew Gehling perform 'Bad Idea.'

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with Sara Bareilles, Jessie Mueller & the Full WAITRESS Gang!
by Walter McBride - March 3, 2016


The highly anticipated new musical Waitress, opens Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), with previews starting on Friday, March 25, 2016. Waitress played a sold out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. The company just met the press today and you can check out photos of the cast below! 

TV: Christopher Fitzgerald Professes His Love in WAITRESS' 'I Love You Like a Table'- Watch the Full Song!
by Nicole Rosky - March 5, 2016


Can't wait for Waitress? Neither can we. It's just weeks until Sara Bareilles new musical begins previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and the company is hard at work to get the show ready for Broadway. We stopped by the rehearsal room earlier this week, where we caught Ogie's big song, 'I Love You Like a Table,' performed by Christopher Fitzgerald and Kimiko Glenn.

TV: WAITRESS Star Jessie Mueller Belts Out 'She Used to Be Mine'- Watch the Full Song!
by Nicole Rosky - March 6, 2016


What happens when Tony winner Jessie Mueller belts out one of Sara Bareilles' most poignant pieces? Pure magic. Below, watch as Mueller performs 'She Used to Be Mine' in rehearsal for WAITRESS. 

TV: Sugar, Butter, Flour... Watch Jessie Muller & More Performing WAITRESS' 'Soft Place to Land'!
by Nicole Rosky - March 3, 2016


The highly anticipated new musical Waitress, opens Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), with previews starting on Friday, March 25, 2016. Waitress played a sold out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. The company just met the press today and below, watch as Jessie Mueller, Kimiko Glenn and Keala Settle perform 'Soft Place to Land'

FREEZE FRAME: The WAITRESS Cast and Creative Team Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - March 3, 2016


The highly anticipated new musical Waitress, opens Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), with previews starting on Friday, March 25, 2016. Waitress played a sold out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. The company just met the press today and you can check out a photo preview from the special event below. Check back later for complete coverage!

Bid To Meet WAITRESS Bookwriter Jessie Nelson and Support ACLU of Southern California
by Michael Dale - February 24, 2016


The new auction hosted by Charitybuzz offers tickets for one of the most highly-anticipated new musicals of the season.

BWW Interview: Choreographer Lorin Latarro on Creating the Dances for Broadway's WAITRESS
by Bob Rizzo - February 24, 2016


Lorin Latarro talks about her choreography in the new Broadway musical, WAITRESS.

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
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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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