A waitress at Joe’s Diner, Jenna learns about a pie-baking contest that could change her life and offer the chance she needs to escape her husband. Based on the movie of the same name, Sarah Bareilles transformed this critical darling into an inspiring and uplifting musical as refreshing as a slice of marshmallow mermaid pie.
- Jessie Nelson
- Sara Bareilles
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for Waitress
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Musical |
Ages: The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.
Waitress at Des Moines Playhouse Schedule
SUBMIT UPDATES
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The Mousetrap (2/6/26-3/1/26)
Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show (2/10/26-2/10/26)
The Lightning Thief (3/6/26-3/22/26)
Crazy for You (4/17/26-5/3/26)
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (5/8/26-5/24/26)
Noises Off (6/5/26-6/21/26)
Legally Blonde (7/10/26-7/26/26)
Finding Nemo Jr (8/13/26-8/16/26)
Des Moines Playhouse is at 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA.
Red Riding Hood (1/9/26-1/25/26)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse (12/5/25-12/27/25)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (11/7/25-11/29/25)
Final Act Ensemble: Fright Night (10/21/25-10/21/25)
Bright Star (9/19/25-10/5/25)
Penguin Project HONK JR (8/14/25-8/17/25)
Alice in Wonderland (5/2/25-5/18/25)
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical (3/28/25-4/13/25)
Jesus Christ Superstar (3/7/25-3/23/25)
Men on Boats (2/7/25-3/2/25)
Videos
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ISU Theatre presents The Revolutionists
Fisher Theater (3/7 - 3/7) | |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Des Moines, IA)
Hoyt Sherman Place (3/7 - 3/7) | |
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Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Des Moines Playhouse (5/8 - 5/24) | |
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Beetlejuice
Adler Theatre (4/28 - 4/30) | |
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Clue
Adler Theatre (4/1 - 4/1) | |
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2026 Winter Dance Party
Surf Ballroom and Museum (1/28 - 2/2) | |
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Wicked
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/2 - 9/20) | |
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