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Photos: First Look at the WAITRESS Cast In Action!
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Today, at the Adelphi Theatre, BroadwayWorld UK got a sneak peek of the West End Waitress cast in action. Follow the full journey in our Instagram stories, and check out photographs below by Jamie Body!
The West End premiere of Sara Bareilles' Waitress stars Katharine McPhee (Smash), reprising the role of Jenna, alongside Emmy-nominated film and TV actor Jack McBrayer, best known for playing Kenneth in 30 Rock, and who will be making his West End debut in the role of Ogie.
The full company also includes Kelly Agbowu, Laura Baldwin, Piers Bate, Nicole Raquel Dennis, Michael Hamway, Peter Hannah, David Hunter, Stephen Leask, Chris McGuigan, Olivia Moore, Nathaniel Morrison, Sarah O'Connor, Leanne Pinder, Shaun Prendergast, Charlotte Riby and Marisha Wallace.
Check back soon for videos of the performances, plus new filmed interviews with the cast!

Laura Baldwin, Katharine McPhee and Marisha Wallace

Laura Baldwin, Katharine McPhee and Marisha Wallace

Laura Baldwin, Katharine McPhee and Marisha Wallace

Katharine McPhee and David Hunter

Katharine McPhee and David Hunter

Katharine McPhee and David Hunter

Katharine McPhee and David Hunter

Katharine McPhee and David Hunter

Katharine McPhee and David Hunter

Katharine McPhee and David Hunter

Katharine McPhee and David Hunter
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