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Waitress 2015

Ages: 10+
Opened: August 20, 2015
Closing: September 27, 2015

Waitress - 2015 Boston History , Info & More

American Repertory Theater
64 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138

Jenna, played by Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller (Beautiful), a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must choose between her commitments and her dreams. Her customers, co-workers, and the town's handsome new doctor all offer her conflicting recipes for happiness—but Jenna ultimately has to decide for herself. This poignant and uplifting new musical celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the courage it takes to pluck a long abandoned dream off the shelf. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song") and directed by Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).


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Photo Coverage: Actors' Equity Association Presents GREAT COMET, COME FROM AWAY and A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 with Excellence in Diversity Award
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jul 12, 2017


Actors' Equity Association just presented The Great Comet, Come From Away and A Doll's House Part 2 the co-recipients of the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2016-17 theatrical season.

'GREAT COMET', COME FROM AWAY and A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Receive AEA's Excellence in Diversity Award
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2017


Actors' Equity Association today named The Great Comet, Come From Away and A Doll's House Part 2 the co-recipients of the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2016-17 theatrical season.

'GREAT COMET', COME FROM AWAY and A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Receive AEA's Excellence in Diversity Award
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2017


Actors' Equity Association today named The Great Comet, Come From Away and A Doll's House Part 2 the co-recipients of the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2016-17 theatrical season.

2015 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards Winners Announced - WAITRESS, CHICAGO and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 11, 2016


Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Boston winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

WAITRESS Songwriter Sara Bareilles Continues BAM's 2015 UNBOUND Lineup Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2015


Tonight, October 6, Sara Bareilles and Ben Folds will fete the launch of Bareilles new book, SOUNDS LIKE ME: MY LIFE (SO FAR) IN SONG, a candid collection of essays in which the five-time Grammy-nominated artist explores her life in song, as part of BAM's 2015 UMBOUND lineup.

WAITRESS Songwriter Sara Bareilles and More Set for BAM's 2015 UNBOUND Lineup, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2015


EAT PRAY LOVE author Elizabeth Gilbert, THE THEATER OF WAR writer Bryan Dowries, WAITRESS songwriter and pop star Sara Bareilles, feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello are set for BAM's 2015 UNBOUND lineup

WAKE UP with BWW 8/20/2015 - WAITRESS Opens in Cambridge and More!
by Jessica Khan - Aug 20, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: WAITRESS brings pie and the sounds of Sara Bareilles to Cambridge tonight!

WAITRESS Songwriter Sara Bareilles and More Set for BAM's 2015 UNBOUND Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2015


EAT PRAY LOVE author Elizabeth Gilbert, THE THEATER OF WAR writer Bryan Dowries, WAITRESS songwriter and pop star Sara Bareilles, feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello are set for BAM's 2015 UNBOUND lineup

World Premiere of WAITRESS, Mark Rylance's NICE FISH, 'THE GREAT COMET OF 1812' & More Set for A.R.T.'s 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 2, 2015


American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) announced its 2015-16 season today, including the world premiere of the new musical WAITRESS, Mark Rylance's NICE FISH, NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, and more.

Breaking News: A.R.T. Will Premiere Jessie Nelson and Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS Musical in August 2015
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 11, 2014


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, led by Artistic Director Diane Paulus, just announced the world premiere of Waitress. Opening theA.R.T.'s 2015-16 Season, this new musical will be directed by Diane Paulus and feature book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. The production will begin performances at the Loeb Drama Center on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Additional creative team and casting will be announced at a later date.

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

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