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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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Bid Now on Two Tickets to WAITRESS on Broadway Including an Exclusive Backstage Tour with a Cast Member
by Stephi Wild - July 26, 2019


You and a guest will receive tickets to Waitress on Broadway and enjoy an exclusive backstage tour with a cast member.

VIDEO: Watch Alison Luff & Mark Evans Take First Bows in WAITRESS!
by Nicole Rosky - July 24, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Alison Luff and Mark Evans just joined the Broadway cast of Waitress as Jenna and Dr. Pomatter. Check out a video of their first curtain call below!

Richard Kline Joins The Broadway Cast Of WAITRESS Tonight July 24
by Stephi Wild - July 24, 2019


Richard Kline (a?oeThree's Companya??) will join the Broadway cast as Joe tonight, July 24th through Sunday, August 18th. Kline replaces Larry Marshall, who will join the National Tour of Waitress and return to the Broadway cast on Tuesday, August 20th.

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean and Erich Bergen Take Final Bows in WAITRESS
by Linnae Medeiros - July 22, 2019


Waitress's Jenna and Dr. Pomatter, Shoshana Bean and Erich Bergen, took their final bows at the diner this past weekend, and we have a peek inside the curtain call, including an emotional speech by the show's director, Diane Paulus. Be sure to check out the full video!

Video: Great Idea! Colleen Ballinger and Todrick Hall Get Ready for WAITRESS
by Paul Smith - July 19, 2019


Want to know what's inside? A first look of Colleen Ballinger and Todrick Hall, set to join the cast of Waitress on August 22, has been released! Ballinger and Hall will be playing Dawn and Ogie, respectively. 

Breaking News: WAITRESS to End Broadway Run in January
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2019


On Tuesday, BroadwayWorld learned that WAITRESS will end its Broadway run at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. Featuring a book by Jessie Nelson and a score by Sara Bareilles WAITRESS began performances on Broadway on March 25, 2016, and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. 

VIDEO: 12-Year-Old Luke Islam Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' From WAITRESS on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT; Gets Golden Buzzer
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2019


On an episode of America's Got Talent this week, a 12 year old singer, Luke Islam, took on 'She Used To Be Mine' from Waitress. The song brought judge Julianne Hough to tears, and she gave him the coveted 'Golden Buzzer.'

Mark Evans Will Join WAITRESS on Broadway as Dr. Pomatter
by Nicole Rosky - July 9, 2019


The producers of the hit musical Waitress announced today that Mark Evans (The Play That Goes Wrong) with join the Broadway cast as Dr. Pomatter on July 23rd. Erich Bergen will play his final performance on July 21st.

WAITRESS Keeps the Diner Open Long Enough to Become The Brooks Atkinson's Longest Running Show
by Julie Musbach - July 1, 2019


Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is now the longest-running show ever to play at the prestigious Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway, passing the historic engagement of Same Time, Next Year which ran from March 1975 to May 1978.

BWW Flashback: Colleen Ballinger's Journey to WAITRESS on Broadway
by Abigail Charpentier - August 19, 2019


Colleen Ballinger is turning in her red sweatpants for a blue apron to make her Broadway debut as Dawn in Waitress.

Broadway's WAITRESS Celebrates The 4th Of July With Free Pies
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2019


Waitress, Broadway's sweetest hit musical, will celebrate the 4th of July with a complimentary red, white and blue WAITRESS INDEPENDENCE DAY PIE for every full or premium priced ticket purchased for four performances next week when the code "WTPIE1" is used at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre Box Office, Tickemaster.com, or by calling 800.745.3000

Alison Luff Is The Next Jenna In WAITRESS On Broadway; Shoshana Bean Extends Through 7/21
by A.A. Cristi - June 27, 2019


It was announced today that Alison Luff will join the Broadway cast as Jenna on July 23rd. Shoshana Bean, who was previously set to perform through July 7th, will extend her run and play her final performance on July 21st.

Todrick Hall and Shoshana Bean Will Host Pride Karaoke at WAITRESS
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2019


Todrick Hall will visit the pie diner early! Following tomorrow night's performance, June 27, Hall will join Shoshana Bean onstage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre for the latest round of karaoke- pride edition!

Todrick Hall to Join the Cast of WAITRESS as Ogie
by Julie Musbach - June 19, 2019


Waitress announced today that Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots, Chicago) will join the Broadway cast as Ogie on August 20th. He will perform opposite the previously announced Colleen Ballinger for a special limited engagement through September 15th.

VIDEO: Katharine McPhee Shares WAITRESS Rehearsal Video
by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2019


Get a peek inside Katharine McPhee's road to Waitress with this new rehearsal video!

Colleen Ballinger Joins WAITRESS as Dawn This August
by Julie Musbach - June 7, 2019


Waitress announced today that Colleen Ballinger, best known for her character 'Miranda Sings,' will make her Broadway debut as Dawn on August 20th. Ms. Ballinger will play a limited four-week engagement through September 15th.

VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan Takes His Final Bow in WAITRESS
by Linnae Medeiros - June 3, 2019


Waitress's Dr. Pomatter, Jeremy Jordan, took his final bow at the diner this past weekend, and we have a peek inside the curtain call, including an emotional speech by Shoshana Bean. Check out the full video!

Jeremy Jordan Plays His Final Performance in WAITRESS Today
by Stephi Wild - June 2, 2019


Today, Jeremy Jordan says goodbye to the diner, as he plays his final performance as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress. Erich Bergen will return to the Broadway cast as Dr. Pomatter starting June 4.

Erich Bergen to Return to the Cast of WAITRESS
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2019


Waitress announced today that Erich Bergen will return to the Broadway cast as Dr. Pomatter starting June 4, following Jeremy Jordan's final performance on June 2.

Shoshana Bean to Stick with the Diner in WAITRESS Through July 7
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019


Waitress announced today that Shoshana Bean will extend her run as Jenna through July 7. As previously announced, Jeremy Jordan will play his final performance as Dr. Pomatter on June 2.

Video: Noah Galvin and Caitlin Houlahan Take Broadway Bows In WAITRESS
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2019


This week, Noah Galvin and Caitlin Houlahan got a table for two in the Broadway production of Waitress! See them take their first curtain call below!

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan Sing 'You Matter to Me' From WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - April 28, 2019


Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan are currently co-starring in Waitress on Broadway! Hear the pair sing the iconic ballad 'You Matter to Me' below!

BWW Review: Hot Pies Served with a Side of Sass at WAITRESS
by The Marriage Matinee - April 24, 2019


At first glance, WAITRESS has a deceptively simple surface plot. Woman in a bad marriage hangs with gal pals encouraging her to do better for herself. That may be the bare bits of this musical, but its complexities and melodies are as enticing as one of Jenna's famous pies.

#TBT: WAITRESS Opens Up On Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - April 25, 2019


This week, the hit musical Waitress is celebrating three sweet years since opening up at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre! To celebrate, we're throwing it back to the show's opening night with its original stars Jessie Mueller, Drew Gehling, Keala Settle, and more. It only takes a taste to know that Waitress is special, so check out all the footage below to see why!

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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