Waitress Book by Jessie Nelson Jenna, a waitress and talented pie-baker, is stuck in a small town and a troubled marriage. When life takes an unexpected turn, Jenna fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop – until a nearby baking contest and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her the tempting possibility of a fresh start. Surrounded by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along: courage. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles, this hit musical offers a special recipe for finding happiness where we least expect it. “Rises to transporting heights, and sweeps up your heart along with it.” Waitress is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). 2025 Subscriptions On Sale Now Reserve your Hangar Theatre FlexPass subscription now to receive the best rates for the 2025 Mainstage Season! In addition, you'll also benefit from greater flexibility with ticket exchanges, plus the option to choose your performance dates and seats before tickets go on sale to the public! Please note: individual tickets for all three Mainstage 2025 productions will go on sale later this spring. Mainstage 2025 Subscription Pricing 3-Ticket Flex Pass: $185 6-Ticket Flex Pass: $340 Young Adult* 3-Ticket Flex Pass: $100 Three Easy Ways to Subscribe! Find out more and reserve your FlexPass season subscriptions today at hangartheatre.org/subscriptions!
July 10–19, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly
—New York Times
*for students and patrons age 30 and under
- Jessie Nelson
- Sara Bareilles
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for Waitress
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Musical |
Ages: The Hangar Theatre does not recommend bringing children ages 5 and under to any Mainstage production.
Waitress at Hangar Theatre Schedule
Thursday, July 10 7:30 pm (preview) Friday, July 11 7:30 pm (opening night) Saturday, July 12 2:30 pm Saturday, July 12 7:30 pm Sunday, July 13 2:30 pm Tuesday, July 15 7:30 pm Wednesday, July 16 7:30 pm Thursday, July 17 7:30 pm Friday, July 18 7:30 pm Saturday, July 19 2:30 pm Saturday, July 19 7:30 pm
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