Sara Bareilles
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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).
Photos
Matt Goldman, Darren Criss, Rosanna Arquette, Chase Strangio, Sara Bareilles, Meghan Hoffman, Rufus Wainwright, Jane Fonda, Jessica Weitz, Justin Vivian Bond, Betsy Wolfe, Elizabeth Teeter, Melay Araya, Jorn Weisbrodt
From: Photos: Rufus Wainwright, Sara Bareilles, Darren Criss & More at OPENING NIGHT
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods
Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods
Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods
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Sara Bareilles, SpongeBob SquarePants
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Sara BareillesSpongeBob SquarePants
Sara BareillesSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Sara Bareilles, Waitress
Sara Bareilles, Waitress
Sara Bareilles, Waitress
Videos
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Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Shares How Her Daughter Inspired Her Genre-Bending Debut Album
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Video: Watch Jessica Vosk, Ingrid Michaelson & Abigail Sparrow
Perform 'Winter Song' in New Live Cover
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 14:44:28
Video: Watch New Trailer For WAITRESS at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2025-05-14 10:31:51
Video: Watch the Trailer For WAITRESS at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Michael Major - 2025-05-07 16:42:38
Video: Pioneer Theatre Company's WAITRESS in the Rehearsal Hall
by Michael Major - 2025-04-25 12:55:41
Video: Ashley Wells & Amy Reynolds-Reed Are Opening Up About WAITRESS at Dallas Theater Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2025-04-17 16:32:51
Video: Kennedy Kanagawa Sings 'Never Ever Getting Rid of Me' in WAITRESS at Theatre Under the Stars
by Michael Major - 2025-04-07 15:13:42
Video: Watch 'I Didn't Plan It' From WAITRESS at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-04-01 16:27:07
Exclusive: In Rehearsals for Maestra's AMPLIFY with Antawyn Hopper and Zeniba Now
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-31 14:43:25
Video: Eleri Ward Sings 'Procession of the Souls' From REINCARNATION BLUES Musical
by Michael Major - 2025-03-27 10:12:34
Video: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
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News
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026
The official feature lineup has been revealed for the 25th edition of the Tribeca Festival, including the world premiere of the documentaries Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen and Sara Bareilles: Good Grief.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions of the organization’s 2026/27 season. Joining The Interestings, with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and book by Meg Wolitzer and Sarah Ruhl, are five West Coast premieres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Jesse Stoll, formerly VP of touring at Concerts West, has been named EVP of global touring at Icon Concerts and LiveCo, where he will lead expansion of the company's comedian and multi-genre artist roster.
by Michael Rabice - Apr 14, 2026
Starring Buffalo will produce the Pulitzer prize winning musical RENT as it’s spring production. For the first time in the company’s history, the show will be performed on the mainstage of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for one performance only on Saturday May 9, 2026 at 2pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
Broadway In Chicago will present two fan-favorite shows are returning to their stages this year: Watiress and The Book of Mormon. Tickets will go on sale at a later date.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
The Broadway Theatre League in Huntsville has announced its 2026–27 season, which includes musicals, new theatrical productions, and special events. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
ATG San Francisco announced nominees for the 2026 Sara Bareilles Awards, set for May 3 at the Orpheum Theatre. Sara Bareilles will host a Q&A, with Lead Actor and Actress winners advancing to the Jimmy Awards in New York.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2026
Josh Groban has shared his new rendition of “As Time Goes By” from the classic 1942 film Casablanca. Now available to stream, the song is the second offering from his upcoming album, Cinematic. Check it out now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Symphony Space will present Inside the Interestings: An Evening with Sara Bareilles, Michael Arden, & Meg Wolitzer, a special one-night-only fundraiser for the institution that will take place in June.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Get a first look at production photos for the UK and Ireland tour of the romantic musical comedy Waitress, touring until Saturday 31 October 2026. The tour stars Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
Brandi Carlile visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night, where she performed “Church & State” solo on piano as well as a cover of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.” Check out both performances here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Waitress is set to run from December 2027 to March 2028 at Hongik University Daehakro Art Center. This will mark the first ever Korean language production of the musical.
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 7, 2026
Maestra Music celebrated AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, at City Winery NYC. Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz co-hosted the evening. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
Portland Playhouse will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, with opening night set for May 2nd. The production features a cast of Portland musical theatre performers in a show suited for both children and adults.
by - Apr 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Riverdale Children's Theatre announced its spring lineup in the Bronx, with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL running April 17-26 and GUYS AND DOLLS May 8-10, the latter directed by Jennifer Lopez film choreographer Brandon Bieber.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Composer, singer, and performer Sara Bareilles has signed with Creative Artists Agency. Learn more about Bareilles and CAA, as well as their new partnership, here!
by Gary Naylor - Apr 1, 2026
Good songs and good performances but a curiously mixed message from Sara Bareilles's smash hit show
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
The Bushnell has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, showcasing a lineup of new Broadway hits alongside award-winning musicals. The series aims to attract theatergoers with a diverse selection of performances.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
BOTH SIDES NOW will present a concert exploring the music and lives of JONI MITCHELL and LEONARD COHEN on January 23. Tickets will go on sale Friday. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sara Bareilles has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Sara Bareilles has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Sara Bareilles's first West End show was Waitress which opened in 2019
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.
Sara Bareilles has won the following awards: Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants, and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.
Sara Bareilles has written 2 shows including Waitress (Music and Lyrics), The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).
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