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A.R.T. to Develop HIGH ON THE HOG Theatrical Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is developing a new theatrical experience based on High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Dr. Jessica B. Harris.

Tickets on Sale For WAITRESS in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Tickets are now on pre-sale for the Australian premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up the Sydney Lyric Theatre beginning in August 2026.

WAITRESS Will Premiere in Sydney in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS is baking its way to Australia for the very first time, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026. Learn more here!

Review: ALICE BY HEART Presented by USF's School of Theatre & Dance
by Peter Nason - Oct 5, 2025

A brilliantly staged and sung production of a very flawed musical.

Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead WAITRESS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

The hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026. Multi award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead the cast.

ALICE BY HEART to Open The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio 2025�"26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

From the award-winning writers of Spring Awakening and Waitress comes Alice by Heart, an awe-inspiring musical celebration of imagination and friendship at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. Learn more!

Review: ALICE BY HEART at Riffe Center Studio I
by Paul Batterson - Sep 9, 2025

In the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio production ALICE BY HEART, Alice Spencer (Elise Parks) finds herself in an air raid shelter with her best friend Alfred Hallam (Ethan Zink) as the German Luftwaffe bombard London during the Blitz in World War II. To comfort Alfred, who is dying of tuberculosis, Alice tries to tell him their favorite story, Lewis Carrol’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND, from memory after her copy of the book is destroyed.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, ALICE BY HEART and More Set for Beck Center For The Arts 2025�"2026 Youth Theater Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2025–2026 Youth Theater Season. The lineup features four productions that highlight comedy, mystery, fantasy, and poignant storytelling, offering opportunities for students and entertainment for audiences of all ages.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 31, 2025- WAITRESS Gets the ASL Treatment from Deaf Broadway and More
by - Jul 31, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Exclusive: Deaf Broadway Brings WAITRESS to Lincoln Center
by Joey Mervis - Jul 30, 2025

Deaf Broadway returned to Lincoln Center last week with a live staging of the Broadway smash Waitress by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson—offering a more equitable shared evening for hearing and Deaf audiences alike, showcasing a full Deaf Broadway cast performing the music through ASL with direction by Sandra Mae Frank. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you highlights from the special performance in this video.

Cabaret Roundup: July 21-27, 2025- Drag, Comedy, Free Concerts and More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 21, 2025

Trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more including free outdoor summer concerts, musical theater star Christine Pedi and the JLCO.

Review: WAITRESS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Jul 14, 2025

Everyone should have a way of expressing themselves. Some sing. Some shout. Some curse.

Emily Kristen Morris and More to Lead WAITRESS at the Hangar Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

The Hangar Theatre has revealed casting and creative team details for its regional premiere production of Waitress, running July 11–19, 2025, in Ithaca, New York. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson, the show is adapted from the 2007 film written by Adrienne Shelly.

Review: WAITRESS at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Jul 7, 2025

It’s so satisfying to see a musical that resonates emotionally with an audience, and Waitress is one of those musicals. From the writing to the performance, the entire audience was held rapt for the entire 2 1/2 hours, staying right with the performers as they traversed this well told story. There were gasps, applause, and exclamations of support, and a well deserved standing ovation at the end of it all. MTWichita told this story exceedingly well.

Review: WAITRESS at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Jul 3, 2025

At its heart, WAITRESS celebrates the dreams that refuse to stay buried, the courage to reimagine your life, and the friends who believe in you when you don’t believe in yourself. I loved every minute of this excellent production.

Review: WAITRESS at Theatre By The Sea
by Christopher Verleger - Jul 2, 2025

Theatre By The Sea celebrates the arrival of summer with its magnificent production of “Waitress,” a romantic musical comedy about problematic relationships, second chances, and the unyielding power of friendship.

Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS Opens Short North Stage 2025�"26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

Short North Stage is kicking off its 2025–26 season with a fresh-baked production of the hit musical Waitress, running July 10 through August 10, 2025, at the Garden Theater in Columbus, OH.

Laverne Cox, Beth Leavel & More in NYC'S Summer 2025 Top Concerts & Cabaret
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 30, 2025

Check out our top cabaret, comedy, jazz and more for Summer 2025 in New York with picks ranging from free comedy, jazz and a Deaf production of WAITRESS to OITNB star Laverne Cox's solo show.

ALICE DE COR E SALTEADO (Alice by Heart): A Surreal and Emotive Journey Through War and Imagination
by Claudio Erlichman - Jun 29, 2025

Alice by Heart is a musical that uses surrealism to explore themes of grief, love and trauma, inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and set against the backdrop of World War II London. The play blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, using Carroll's world as a refuge for characters dealing with loss and the harsh realities of war.

Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Jun 29, 2025

Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug. 10 at the Garden Theatre.