WAITRESS to return to B'way, possible filming; will SIX leave Brook Atkinson?- Page 6

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 7/10/21 at 3:53pm

Yeah, I wish Dr. P had better songs but it’s not his show so I get it.

[steven22]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:45pm

Any clue on the cast besides Sara? I'd assume it will be made up of former cast members from the Broadway production and the 1st national tour. Performances start one month from today!

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:47pm

steven22 said: "Any clue on the cast besides Sara? I'd assume it will be made up of former cast members from the Broadway production and the 1st national tour. Performances start one month from today!"

The official Instagram page was teasing a future casting announcement... I'd imagine it will happen tomorrow.

[dadaguza]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 12:26pm

Jordan Levinson said: "steven22 said: "Any clue on the cast besides Sara? I'd assume it will be made up of former cast members from the Broadway production and the 1st national tour. Performances start one month from today!"

The official Instagram page was teasing a future casting announcement... I'd imagine it will happentomorrow."

I was hoping there would be some new additions to the cast but I'm glad Christopher Fitzgerald will be back as Ogie. Updated On: 8/3/21 at 12:26 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 12:29pm

Very interesting that a lot of the returning cast members announced today also have near-future projects: Charity Dawson has Doubtfire, Caitlin Houlahan has Girl From the North Country, Dakin Matthews has To Kill a Mockingbird, Max Kumangai has Jagged Little Pill, and Chris Fitzgerald has Company.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 12:30pm

Will Fitzgerald be able to juggle this with Company rehearsals?

[steven22]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 12:31pm

Very exciting cast! I've seen most of them in the show and they all give a great performance.

Interesting to see 3 Jenna covers. Emily Koch, Molly Jobe, and of course Stephanie Torns!

[steven22]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 12:31pm

ljay889 said: "Will Fitzgerald be able to juggle this with Company rehearsals?"

Didn't even realize! Duh! I saw him in COMPANY right before the shutdown. He's awesome! I'm sure he can't juggle both for a bit. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 12:36pm

FYI, the BWW article has now been updated. As has been announced already on social media, Drew Gehling will also be returning as Dr. Pomatter.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 1:48pm

They’re smart to get a cast of folks who have done the show before, and for a lengthy period of time. Meaning less Waitress rehearsal and more time for them to rehearse for their respective shows that will be opening around the time Sara is scheduled to depart - likely with a turnover of an almost entirely new cast.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 2:01pm

Drew! Joe! Christopher! Caitlin! My God what a great cast! YES!!!! 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 2:02pm

ljay889 said: "Will Fitzgerald be able to juggle this with Company rehearsals?"

Clearly since he was cast in this. 

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 3:04pm

No one super interesting but makes sense to use vets of the show. Be more curious when they get into replacements.

[alex814]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 3:10pm

Jordan Levinson said: "Very interesting that a lot of the returning cast members announced today also have near-future projects: Charity Dawson hasDoubtfire, Caitlin Houlahan hasGirl From the North Country, Dakin Matthews hasTo Kill a Mockingbird, Max Kumangai hasJagged Little Pill, and Chris Fitzgerald hasCompany."

So we've got:

Dakin Matthews (Joe; TKAM returns October 5)
Anastacia McCleskey (Nurse Norma, u/s Becky; Caroline or Change returns October 8 )
Caitlin Houlahan (Dawn; Girl from North Country returns October 13)
Sara Bareilles (Jenna; last show October 17)
Charity Dawson (Becky; Doubtfire returns October 21)
Max Kumangai (Ensemble; JLP returns October 21)
Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie; Company  returns November 15)

Can we guess that the show will be filmed early to mid September to get as many of these cast members as possible before they leave?

EDIT: Updated to include Anastacia McCleskey; thank you ElphabaGoodman!

Updated On: 8/4/21 at 03:10 PM

[ElphabaGoodman]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 3:12pm

alex814 said: "Jordan Levinson said: "Very interesting that a lot of the returning cast members announced today also have near-future projects: Charity Dawson hasDoubtfire, Caitlin Houlahan hasGirl From the North Country, Dakin Matthews hasTo Kill a Mockingbird, Max Kumangai hasJagged Little Pill, and Chris Fitzgerald hasCompany."

So we've got:

Dakin Matthews (Joe; TKAM returns October 5)
Caitlin Houlahan (Dawn; Girl from North Countryreturns October 13)
Sara Bareilles (Jenna; last showOctober 17)
Charity Dawson (Becky; Doubtfirereturns October 21)
Max Kumangai (Ensemble; JLPreturns October 21)
Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie; Company returns November 15)

Can we guess that the show will be filmed early to mid September to get as many of these cast members as possible before they leave?"

Anastacia McCleskey (Nurse Norma, u/s Becky; Caroline or Change returns October 8)

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 3:58pm

This is definitely the cast for the Bareilles filming. Expect half the cast to be replaced in October. And let's just bump up Torns to Jenna for the rest of the run.

[Zion24]

Posted: 8/3/21 at 10:51pm

ACL2006 said: "This is definitely the cast for the Bareilles filming. Expect half the cast to be replaced in October. And let's just bump up Torns to Jenna for the rest of the run."

Ah, makes sense this is who they want to film, but I was excited to see new blood get a crack at this. Looks like that will happen in October, though seems like alot of work/money to sub in a whole new cast six weeks in for a three month run.

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Posted: 8/4/21 at 12:51pm

ACL2006 said: "This is definitely the cast for the Bareilles filming. Expect half the cast to be replaced in October. And let's just bump up Torns to Jenna for the rest of the run."

I know this might be too soon to ask but I wonder who might be replacing the cast after October. I'm definitely hoping to see Kimiko Glenn, Gavin Creel, or Jessie Mueller back (I know she's going to be starring in The Minutes in 2022!), (a girl can dream!)

[Plannietink08]

Posted: 8/4/21 at 12:59pm

Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "ACL2006 said: "This is definitely the cast for the Bareilles filming. Expect half the cast to be replaced in October. And let's just bump up Torns to Jenna for the rest of the run."

I know this might be too soon to ask but I wonder who might be replacing the cast after October. I'm definitely hoping to see Kimiko Glenn, Gavin Creel, or Jessie Mueller back (I know she's going to be starring in The Minutes in 2022!), (a girl can dream!)"

If the plan is to keep it a limited run I can see Stephanie taking over until the end of the run or Desi since she’s proven herself invaluable to the Waitress team. Both deserve the chance to lead a Broadway show. 

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Posted: 8/4/21 at 1:08pm

Jessie would make me return in a second. I saw Stephanie go on for her, and she was great, but I was undeniably disappointed to have missed Jessie after that Tony performance. I also missed Kimiko and would be thrilled to see her. And would see Gavin in anything.

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Posted: 8/4/21 at 1:42pm

Plannietink08 said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "ACL2006 said: "This is definitely the cast for the Bareilles filming. Expect half the cast to be replaced in October. And let's just bump up Torns to Jenna for the rest of the run."

I know this might be too soon to ask but I wonder who might be replacing the cast after October. I'm definitely hoping to see Kimiko Glenn, Gavin Creel, or Jessie Mueller back (I know she's going to be starring in The Minutes in 2022!), (a girl can dream!)"

If the plan is to keep it a limited run I can see Stephanie taking over until the end of the run or Desi since she’s proven herself invaluable to the Waitress team. Both deserve the chance to lead a Broadway show."

I actually wonder if Stephanie will begin taking over the end of the engagement as well! I was wondering since Desi has often performed so often as Roxie in Chicago, I wonder if she will eventually return as Roxie? (Depending on how long Emma Pittman is there) Imagine if Katherine McPhee were to return as Jenna?

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Posted: 8/4/21 at 1:50pm

orlikethecolorpurple said: "Jessie would make me return in a second. I saw Stephanie go on for her, and she was great, but I was undeniably disappointed to have missed Jessie after that Tony performance. I also missed Kimiko and would be thrilled to see her. And would see Gavin in anything.
"

Yes to all of this!! Stephanie is definitely amazing but I'd love to see Jessie perform in person as well. I missed Gavin Creel in She Loves Me and I hope (one day?) Broadway can revive this one as well. I feel like there is a chance* Jessie could return because The Minutes isn't opening until March/April. 

 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/4/21 at 3:47pm

First day of rehearsals

https://twitter.com/WaitressMusical/status/1422969386978119690?s=20

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/6/21 at 11:32am

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/201098/see-sara-bareilles-the-cast-of-waitress-sing-opening-up-on-first-day-of-rehearsal/?fbclid=IwAR2i5DmRB-6CmWiGYUufN-D0dY8TjffdwsCZJHSES6yhVRtK7xIDd2GCjSA
 

Cast singing “Opening Up”. Man, I’ve been waiting for these videos for so long. <3

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/6/21 at 12:05pm

Jordan Catalano said: "https://www.broadway.com/buzz/201098/see-sara-bareilles-the-cast-of-waitress-sing-opening-up-on-first-day-of-rehearsal/?fbclid=IwAR2i5DmRB-6CmWiGYUufN-D0dY8TjffdwsCZJHSES6yhVRtK7xIDd2GCjSA


Cast singing “Opening Up”. Man, I’ve been waiting for these videos for so long. <3"

Oh, don't worry, you'll get a whole lot more in a couple of weeks. You and I will try not to shed tears.