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BWW Review: STILL AN AWFUL LOT OF FUN: WAITRESS AT THE HIPPODROME
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Nov 7, 2021

Building on Adrienne Shelly’s sometimes grimly hilarious and frequently heartwarming 2007 movie of the same name, and realized for the musical stage by Broadway’s first all-female creative team in 2016, Waitress has been almost continuously on Broadway, apart from a COVID break which ended when the show was the first musical to reopen there. With great songs by Sara Bareilles, a strong script by Jessie Nelson, vivid characters, some surprising dance numbers, lots of sexy behavior, and a strong feminist message, there’s little not to like.

WAITRESS Hosts Talk-Back with THE CHEW's Carla Hall and Show Pie Consultant Stacy Donnelly
by Liz Cearns - Sep 16, 2016

Carla Hall, co-host of ABC TV's popular 'The Chew' and WAITRESS's resident pie consultant and baker extraordinaire Stacy Donnelly will be the subjects of the post-show talkback, hosted by Jenna Ushkowitz and Jeremy Morse, following the performance on Wednesday evening September 21 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Sing Karaoke with Broadway's WAITRESS - Tomorrow!
by Liz Cearns - Sep 13, 2016

If you've ever dreamed of singing on a Broadway stage, be at Broadway's WAITRESS tomorrow, Wednesday evening September 14, when the show hosts the first ever “Cast Album Karaoke.”  Interested audience members will be able to sign up before the performance for the chance to sing one minute of any song in the show accompanied by musical director Nadia DiGiallonardo. 

Jessie Mueller and Jenna Ushkowitz Appear at WAITRESS Talkback Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016

Post-Labor Day blues? Broadway's Waitress welcomes the end of summer with a post-show talkback tonight, September 7, following the evening performance.

Bid To Meet WAITRESS' Sara Bareilles, Support Girls Rock Camp Foundation
by Michael Dale - May 10, 2016

Sara Bareilles' Tony-nominated score ranks as one of the top debuts of the Broadway season.

FREEZE FRAME: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of WAITRESS!
by Walter McBride - May 2, 2016

DMI Soundtracks will soon release the original cast album for WAITRESS, distributed by Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation. Produced by Sara Bareilles and Neal Avron, the cast album is projected for release on June 10th across digital platforms and on July 1st on compact disc. The cast just hit the recording studio today and you can check out a photo preview from the special day below!

The Filling Makes the Pie! Meet the Full Cast of WAITRESS, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 24, 2016

Broadway's WAITRESS began performances on Friday, March 25 with a bang, setting a house record for a single performance the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1, 2017. WAITRESS opens today, April 24, 2016. Get ready for tonight's opening bows by scrolling down to learn more about the company, plus watching highlights from the show!

Sara Bareilles Says WAITRESS Cast Will Hit the Recording Studio
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2016

Sara Bareilles, who saved the day at a recent preview of her new Broadway musical WAITRESS, has great news for the show's record-breaking audiences.

Twitter Watch: Sara Bareilles Performs Part of Your World, Cut Song, and More at WAITRESS
by Alan Henry - Mar 31, 2016

Audiences at tonight's preview of WAITRESS got to see a very special performance when part of the set for the diner stopped working. While the show was paused so that the crew could make the necessary adjustments - the show's Grammy nominated composer/lyricist Sara Bareilles got on stage to sing a cut song from the show as well as 'Part of Your World' - a Disney classic by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.