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BIO

She has sold over three million albums and over 15 million singles in the United States. Bareilles has earned various accolades, including two Grammy Awards, as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. In 2012, VH1 named her one of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music.



Bareilles rose to prominence with the release of her second studio album, Little Voice (2007), which was her first recording for a major record label (Epic). The album included the hit single "Love Song", which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a nomination for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

Bareilles made her Broadway debut when she composed music and wrote lyrics for the 2015 musical Waitress, for which she earned nominations for the Tony Award for Best Original Score and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. She subsequently received Olivier Award nominations for its 2021 West End transfer production. She released the 2015 studio album What's Inside: Songs from Waitress, in which she performs many of the musical's songs as well as some that didn't make it into the show. She has gone on to be involved with Broadway productions, including the 2016 musical SpongeBob SquarePants and a revival of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, both of which earned her Tony nominations.

Bareilles is also known for her work on television. In 2018, she received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the NBC musical television special Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, for which she was nominated for an Emmy. She currently stars as Dawn Solano in Peacock and Netflix's musical comedy Girls5eva (2021–present).

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STAGE CREDITS

Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Baker's Wife
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Jenna Hunterson
Waitress Waitress
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Jenna [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Mary Magdalene
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Jenna [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]

Productions

Waitress (Non-Eq)Waitress (Non-Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Music and Lyrics[Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Orchestrator [Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Orchestrations
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Orchestrator

Writing

Waitress
Music and Lyrics
The Spongebob Musical
Original Music

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

Sara Bareilles, SpongeBob SquarePants


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Sara BareillesSpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Sara BareillesSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lyrics

Sara Bareilles, Waitress

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music

Sara Bareilles, Waitress

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)

Sara Bareilles, Waitress

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sara Bareilles been in?

Sara Bareilles has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sara Bareilles been in?

Sara Bareilles has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Sara Bareilles's first West End show?

Sara Bareilles's first West End show was Waitress which opened in 2019

What awards has Sara Bareilles been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Waitress, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Waitress and Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Waitress.

What awards has Sara Bareilles won?

Sara Bareilles has won the Best Score award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

How many shows has Sara Bareilles written?

Sara Bareilles has written 2 shows including Waitress (Music and Lyrics), The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).

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