Jessie Nelson
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Jessie Nelson, Fran Weissler, Diane Paulus, Sara Bareilles, Senate Majority Leader/New York’s Senator Charles Schumer, Barry Weissler, Robert Wankel, Lorin Loterro and Nadia DiGiallonardo.
Date:
09/02/2021
From: BWW Photo Exclusive: WAITRESS Welcomes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Opening Night
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Productions
Writing
Book
Bookwriter
Movies
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
[ 1988 ] Woman on Steps
[ 1988 ] Woman on Steps
So I Married an Axe Murderer
[ 1993 ] Ralph
[ 1993 ] Ralph
Corrina, Corrina
[ 1994 ] producer
[ 1994 ] producer
Stepmom
[ 1998 ] writer
[ 1998 ] writer
The Story of Us
[ 1999 ] Realtor
[ 1999 ] Realtor
I Am Sam
[ 2001 ] producer
[ 2001 ] producer
Because I Said So
[ 2007 ] producer
[ 2007 ] producer
Fred Claus
[ 2007 ] producer
[ 2007 ] producer
Danny Collins
[ 2015 ] producer
[ 2015 ] producer
Love the Coopers
[ 2015 ] producer
[ 2015 ] producer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Jessie Nelson, Waitress
Videos
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: Desi Oakley Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-25 12:59:16
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS Starring Desi Oakley at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-19 11:10:23
Video: Stephanie Torns & More Lead WAITRESS At The Cape Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-08 17:54:16
Video: Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk Sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-03 14:43:24
Video: In Rehearsals for WAITRESS at The Muny, Starring Jessica Vosk
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-27 13:26:54
VIDEO: Jessica Vosk & Devin DeSantis Sing 'Bad Idea' from WAITRESS in Rehearsals at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-24 14:59:57
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Perform 'She Used to Be Mine' on TODAY Ahead of the WAITRESS Movie Theater Release
by Michael Major - 2023-11-30 11:23:36
News
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.
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.
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.
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.
WAITRESS and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Single Tickets to Go On Sale at The Buddy Holly Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
Single tickets for WAITRESS and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will go on sale as part of the Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall series, with both productions set to play the Lubbock venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
Single tickets for WAITRESS and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will go on sale as part of the Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall series, with both productions set to play the Lubbock venue.
Exclusive: How WAITRESS Takes Center Stage in Netflix’s Heartbreaking New Movie About Theater Kids
by Michael Gioia - Aug 14, 2026
Netflix's Don't Say Good Luck features Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS as its heart. The director & producer tell BroadwayWorld how they secured the rights.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 14, 2026
Netflix's Don't Say Good Luck features Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS as its heart. The director & producer tell BroadwayWorld how they secured the rights.
WAITRESS Tour to Open Peoria Broadway Series, Tickets to Go On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS will go on sale for two performances at the Peoria Civic Center, kicking off the Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS will go on sale for two performances at the Peoria Civic Center, kicking off the Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series.
LEGALLY BLONDE, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS and More Set for ATG San Francisco 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
ATG San Francisco has revealed its lineup of special theatrical engagements coming to San Francisco throughout the 2026/27 season, including Legally Blonde, Water for Elephants and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
ATG San Francisco has revealed its lineup of special theatrical engagements coming to San Francisco throughout the 2026/27 season, including Legally Blonde, Water for Elephants and more.
Tickets to go on Sale This Week for WAITRESS at Bass Concert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of the musical Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will play a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall as part of Broadway in Austin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of the musical Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will play a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall as part of Broadway in Austin.
Bernadette Bangura Will Join WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour as 'Becky'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Bernadette Bangura will join the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS as Becky, replacing Sandra Marvin. Bangura's credits include Moulin Rouge!, Once On This Island, and My Fair Lady.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Bernadette Bangura will join the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS as Becky, replacing Sandra Marvin. Bangura's credits include Moulin Rouge!, Once On This Island, and My Fair Lady.
Photos: Backstage at WAITRESS THE MUSICAL With the Original Australian Cast in Melbourne
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026
Waitress is serving up performances in Melbourne, check out behind the scenes photos of the cast gathered behind the scenes at Her Majesty's Theatre to bring the beloved Broadway musical to life. Check out backstage photos from the original Melbourne company.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026
Waitress is serving up performances in Melbourne, check out behind the scenes photos of the cast gathered behind the scenes at Her Majesty's Theatre to bring the beloved Broadway musical to life. Check out backstage photos from the original Melbourne company.
WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities. See the full schedule of dates.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities. See the full schedule of dates.
BEETLEJUICE, WAITRESS and More Set for Broadway At The Harris Center 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom, CA, announced subscriptions are now on sale for its upcoming Broadway season, featuring five touring productions plus two add-on shows.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom, CA, announced subscriptions are now on sale for its upcoming Broadway season, featuring five touring productions plus two add-on shows.
Lucie Jones Will Reprise Role of 'Jenna' in WAITRESS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
West End star Lucie Jones will return to reprise the role of Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, playing King's Theatre, Glasgow, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield and Lowry, Salford..
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
West End star Lucie Jones will return to reprise the role of Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, playing King's Theatre, Glasgow, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield and Lowry, Salford..
WAITRESS Cast Set for Milton Keynes Theatre Run, Led By Carrie Hope Fletcher
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
The cast for the musical WAITRESS has been announced ahead of its upcoming engagement at Milton Keynes Theatre in the UK. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
The cast for the musical WAITRESS has been announced ahead of its upcoming engagement at Milton Keynes Theatre in the UK. Learn more about the show here!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, OPRATION MINCEMEAT And More Set for Broadway at the Bass 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Performing Arts Fort Worth announced season tickets are now on sale for the 2026-2027 Broadway at the Bass season, featuring seven shows including JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THE OUTSIDERS.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Performing Arts Fort Worth announced season tickets are now on sale for the 2026-2027 Broadway at the Bass season, featuring seven shows including JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THE OUTSIDERS.
ALICE BY HEART Will Be Presented by Beck Center for the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts, home to one of the oldest continuously operating youth theater programs in the country has teens tackling a story of love, loss, and coming of age in Alice By Heart.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts, home to one of the oldest continuously operating youth theater programs in the country has teens tackling a story of love, loss, and coming of age in Alice By Heart.
WAITRESS, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Set For Broadway At The Buddy Holly Hall 2026–27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall announced its upcoming season, featuring four Lubbock premieres: WAITRESS, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE BODYGUARD, and KINKY BOOTS. Season memberships are now available.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall announced its upcoming season, featuring four Lubbock premieres: WAITRESS, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE BODYGUARD, and KINKY BOOTS. Season memberships are now available.
A.R.T. Reveals First 2026/27 Titles, Including 1972 World Premiere Rock Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
A.R.T. has revealed the first three titles of its 47th Season. From August 2026 through January 2027, A.R.T. will produce and present three productions at the Loeb Drama Center and Farkas Hall in Harvard Square.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
A.R.T. has revealed the first three titles of its 47th Season. From August 2026 through January 2027, A.R.T. will produce and present three productions at the Loeb Drama Center and Farkas Hall in Harvard Square.
WAITRESS and THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Broadway in Chicago
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 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.
Photos: Carrie Hope Fletcher and More in WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour
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 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jessie Nelson written?
Jessie Nelson has written 2 shows including Waitress (Book), Alice By Heart (Bookwriter).
What awards has Jessie Nelson been nominated for?
and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Waitress.
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