Upcoming Waitress casting

[Call_me_jorge]

CPannullo said: "No casting notices that I know of but I just feel like it’s worth mentioning how Jessie is returning for the final Jenna’s Jams"

Just wanted to say this final Jenna jams was absolutely incredible and Jessie is in fine voice. Made me want to see more of Alison and Jessie together. They have great chemistry and would make a beautiful sister/best friend pair on stage.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

KathyNYC2 is correct - Jessie’s debut as Dawn was while Stephanie was Jenna, between Nicollet and Shoshana’s runs.

[KathyNYC2]

FlyHigh523 said: "Caitlin is coming back as dawn, and mark is extending as Dr. Pom. Charity is also leaving "

And NaTasha Yvette Williams is returning as Becky starting Monday. 

[ACL2006]

Mark Evans extends, three cast members return to WAITRESS

[dadaguza]

So excited Christopher Fitzgerald is returning as Ogie!

[GiantsInTheSky2]

It would be amazing if they could get Jessie or Sara back to close the show.

In other news, per Jordin’s IG Story, they’re handing out flyers with her on them today. I wonder I’d she’ll get her own playbill or if they’re sticking with Allison?

[mailhandler777]

_(•_&bull_/ said: "mailhandler777 said: "This coming Tuesday will be the first time 3 women of color will be playing the lead waitresses in a history making show. Jessie Hooker Bailey will be on as Dawn. "

Already happened when Nicolette was there. I think theres some pictures out there, but Jessie was Dawn."

Jessie went on with both Stephanie Torns and Molly Jobe. Never with Nicolette. If it would have happened before it would have been posted everywhere.

[James Kerrigan2]

how was Jordin Sparks?

[magictodo123]

I've heard good things so far, but that was from one person. I haven't seen her yet. 

[KathyNYC2]

Brandon Kalm just posted on his Instagram story that will be on as Dr P 9/26-9/28 and from 10/30-10/6.

Mark is getting married and is getting some time off. But he’ll be there on the 29th? Ok. Go figure.

[Call_me_jorge]

Doesn’t the waitress fall schedule have them dark on sundays?

[KathyNYC2]

Call_me_jorge said: "Doesn’t the waitress fall schedule have them dark on sundays?"

No...Waitress is dark on Wednesdays unless it’s a weird holiday week schedule. One show Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.. then two shows on both Sat and Sun. 

[steven22]

Dan Tracy is on for Dr. P both shows 9/29!

[KathyNYC2]

steven22 said: "Dan Tracy is on for Dr. P both shows 9/29!” 

That explains it ..... fun times!!! Thanks  

 

[James Kerrigan2]

They are still using Allison's cover.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Either they’ll switch it next month (as they did for Alison) or they’ll wait until the next Jenna.

[dadaguza]

I haven't seen any reviews anywhere yet on Jordin Sparks' performance and was wondering if anyone here has seen her yet? 

I really wanted to catch it during Alison's run but wanted to avoid all the Colleen/Todrick chaos. Also curious how the vibe and stagedoor is now. Now I'm debating on whether I should try and see it with Jordin or wait for the next Jenna. Still holding out hope it will be Jessie. 

[CPannullo]

Im really eager to know and hate this waiting game!

[disneybroadwayfan22]

dadaguza said: "Still holding out hope it will be Jessie."

It's very easy to assume that it will be Sara as the last Jenna. She'll be finishing her tour by then and plus, she is the heart of the show with her songs. 

If it's Jessie, it'll be a pleasant surprise for sure. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

This is funny... some Twitterer is re-casting recent musicals with old casts:

 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Marisa Wallace just said she's leaving West End's Waitress, so I hope the means she's closing the Broadway show. 

https://twitter.com/marishawallace/status/1176872614276599814

[dadaguza]

disneybroadwayfan22 said: "dadaguza said: "Still holding out hope it will be Jessie."

It's very easy to assumethat it will be Sara as the last Jenna. She'll be finishing her tour by then and plus, she is the heart of the show with her songs.

If it's Jessie, it'll be a pleasant surprise for sure."

Sara's tour ends on Nov 26th, and Jordin's last is Oct 27th. Unless Jordin extends, they'll need to find another Jenna for at least another month, if Sara were to finish up the show. Not sure Jessie would step in for such a short time. Maybe Stephanie Torns. Or another stunt casting.

[catmandoo]

Saw Jordin Monday night. She was fantastic. I was pleasantly surprised. My eighth time seeing the show and the 7th Jenna I've seen, and she was easily up near the top of the list.

[CPannullo]

It was announced that Jordan extended her stint as Jenna until November 24. Could Jordin extending until November 24 mean that Sara will return after with a week or two of Stephanie Towns playing Jenna in between?

[ACL2006]

CPannullo said: "It was announced that Jordan extended her stint as Jenna until November 24.Could Jordin extending until November 24mean that Sara will return after with a week or two of Stephanie Towns playing Jennain between?"

 

I think these leaves the last 6 weeks as a possibility that Sara returns. If not maybe Jessie comes back to close the show? If anything else, we'll get Torns, which would be a delight to have her close the show.