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WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances

WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.

Exclusive Photos: First Look At Desi Oakley & More in WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2024

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. Check out the cast in action!

Desi Oakley to Lead WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the cast of their first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Sets Streaming Premiere Date; DVD & Blu-Ray Release Announced
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2024

The live capture of Waitress the Musical is now available to own on digital platforms. The new release will now allow audiences to stream the filmed version of the Broadway musical from their homes using apps like Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. The film stars Sara Bareilles, Charity Angél Dawson, Christopher Fitzgerald, and more.

WAITRESS Film Will Be Available for Streaming and VOD
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 9, 2023

BroadwayWorld has learned that the Waitress: the Musical film will be made available for streaming and VOD.

Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Perform 'She Used to Be Mine' on TODAY Ahead of the WAITRESS Movie Theater Release
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2023

Sara Bareilles appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform a string version of 'She Used to Be Mine' from Waitress the Musical. The Tony nominee sat down to discuss bringing a filmed version of Waitress the Musical on Broadway to movie theaters. Watch the video of the performance and get tickets to see Waitress in cinemas now!

Study Up on a Brief History of WAITRESS
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 22, 2023

In just days, the diner is openig up again! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Bleecker Street and Fathom Events have teamed up for a five-day series of nationwide special-event screenings of Waitress! Check out a timeline of the show's journey from movie to musical to movie musical here!

Video: Watch the WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Broadway Film Trailer With Sara Bareilles & More
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2023

Watch the new trailer video for the filmed capture of Waitress: The Musical! The new movie coming to theaters brings the Tony-nominated Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage.

Tickets to See WAITRESS THE MUSICAL In Movie Theaters Available Now
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2023

Tickets to see Waitress the Musical in movie theaters are now available. The spirited and visually stunning footage from the hit musical production, which also features Bareilles in the leading role, was captured live on stage in 2021 during the musical’s reprise run on Broadway.

WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Screen in Movie Theaters This December
by Michael Major - Sep 6, 2023

Sara Bareilles' “Waitress, the Musical - Live on Broadway!' is coming to ! The cast of the film also includes Eric Anderson (Cal), Charity Angel Dawson (Becky), Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie), Drew Gehling (Dr. Pomatter), Caitlin Houlahan (Dawn), Dakin Matthews (Joe) and Joe Tippett (Earl). Watch a video teaser now!

WAITRESS Filmed Capture to Screen in Times Square
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023

Waitress, the Musical – Live on Broadway! will make history as the first film to be broadcast in Times Square during its 2023 Tribeca Film Festival premiere. Sara Bareilles will be introducing the film and will also perform live during the Tribeca premiere at BMCC. Find out who you can watch the Waitress pro-shot in Times Square now!

How to See WAITRESS: LIVE ON BROADWAY Film at the Tribeca Film Festival
by Michael Major - May 1, 2023

The Tribeca Film festival has announced the screening dates for the world premiere of Waitress, the Musical - Live on Broadway!, the filmed capture of the hit Broadway musical. Sara Bareilles will also give a special performance following the world premiere of the film. Find out when you can see the Waitress live capture and how to get tickets now!

WAITRESS Tour is Seeking a Child Actress to Appear as Lulu in Cleveland Stop of the Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

The touring production of Waitress, playing a limited engagement at Playhouse Square’s Hanna Theatre May 26 – June 26, is looking for two young girls to alternate performing the role of “Lulu” during the five-week run. Auditions for Lulu will take place on Monday, May 9th, at Playhouse Square.

Auditions for the Role of Lulu in WAITRESS to be Held Locally in Charlotte
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

The producers of Waitress and Blumenthal Performing Arts announced casting for the hit Broadway musical, which will return to Charlotte for a special five-week engagement April 19–May 22, 2022 in the Booth Playhouse, followed by a five-week engagement at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square May 26–June 26, 2022 in the Hanna Theatre.

Stephanie Torns Will Lead WAITRESS National Tour; Full Cast Announced
by Alan Henry - Mar 14, 2022

Stephanie Torns will star in the lead role as Jenna Hunterson after understudying the role at the American Repertory Theater, prior to the Broadway run, as well as on Broadway. Stephanie also played supporting and ensemble roles throughout the original Broadway run and the show's restaging in 2021.

WAITRESS To Launch Limited 2nd Equity Tour In Charlotte
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

Blumenthal Performing Arts announced that the hit Broadway musical Waitress will return to Charlotte for a special 5-week engagement, April 19 - May 22, 2022, in the intimate 442-seat Booth Playhouse. Charlotte is the opening city on this special tour hitting just a handful of markets around the country.

Joshua Henry and Tyrone Davis, Jr. to Star in WAITRESS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021

It has been announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway, and current cast member Tyrone Davis, Jr. will take over the role of Ogie on Monday, November 29.

Ciara Renée Will Take Over as Jenna in WAITRESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2021

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ciara Renée will join the cast of Waitress on Broadway as Jenna starting November 29, 2021. Renée replaces Jennifer Nettles, who will play her final performance on November 24.

Video: Sara Bareilles and Christopher Fitzgerald Take Their Final Bows in WAITRESS on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2021

This weekend Tony-nominated composer Sara Bareilles, original cast member Christopher Fitzgerald, and both young actors who portray Lulu, Hattie Cecelia Tutalo and Nora Lincoln Weiner, took their final bows at Waitress on Broadway!

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