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Photos: Inside Rehearsals for 1972 World Premiere at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for A.R.T.'s world-premiere production of 1972, featuring music and lyrics by Chadwick Stokes, a book by Stokes and Jessie Nelson, created by Stokes, and direction by Nelson. See rehearsal photos!

WAITRESS Casts Local 5-Year-Old Aliyah Thigpen in Austin Run
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026

The 10th anniversary tour of Sara Bareilles' Broadway musical will present WAITRESS at Bass Concert Hall with local child actor Aliyah Thigpen playing the role of Lulu.

WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour to Open Buddy Holly Hall Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026

The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will open the Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series. The production is the first Broadway musical to feature four women in the four top creative team spots.

Spotlight: WAITRESS at the Lutcher Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 14, 2026

Waitress 10th Anniversary Tour

WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour Opens Chicago Run October 13-18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026

The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, opens at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago through October 18, with local performer Vera Grey cast as Lulu.

Review: WAITRESS, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 6, 2026

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.

WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour to Play San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026

Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. The production tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and pie-maker navigating motherhood, friendship, and personal reinvention.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 2, 2026- Inside SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Opening Night and More
by - Oct 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Cast Announced For 1972 Rock Opera World Premiere at A.R.T. This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has revealed the cast for its world-premiere production of 1972 by musician-activist Chadwick Stokes of the Boston-based indie bands DISPATCH and State Radio and Tony Award-nominated creator Jessie Nelson.

ALICE BY HEART to Open at Temple Theaters in Philadelphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

Temple Theaters will present the musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic novel, transposed to 1940s London during World War II. The production features music by the creators of SPRING AWAKENING.

Photos: First Look at WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

You can now get a first look at new production photos of the Broadway musical Waitress! The tour will continue on to 40+ cities including Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. 

Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour Will Come to The Bushnell
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

The Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at Hartford's The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 25.

Creative Team Set for 1972 at American Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) revealed the creative team for its world-premiere production of 1972 by musician-activist Chadwick Stokes of the Boston-based indie bands DISPATCH and State Radio and Jessie Nelson.

WAITRESS to Open Broadway in Peoria Series' 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will launch the Broadway in Peoria Series at the Peoria Civic Center's Prairie Home Alliance Theater.

La música de WAITRESS protagoniza NO SE DESEA BUENA SUERTE, la nueva película de Netflix
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 31, 2026

El filme juvenil integra los temas de Sara Bareilles en su trama central tras obtener el respaldo del equipo original del espectáculo de Broadway.

ALICE BY HEART Workshop for Teens to Open at Valkyrie Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026

Valkyrie Theatre Company will open registration for a fall theatre workshop staging Alice by Heart, open to performers ages 15-24 at the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center.

WAITRESS to Close Farmers Alley Theatre's 19th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

Farmers Alley Theatre will conclude its 19th season with WAITRESS, the musical by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson about a small-town pie-maker seeking a fresh start.

WAITRESS Tour Single Tickets On Sale for Proctors Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS went on sale for its engagement at Proctors in Schenectady, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.

WAITRESS Tickets to Go On Sale for Broadway In Chicago Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026

Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS went on sale for its run at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.