Adrienne Shelly News

Additional performers have been announced who will play lead roles and ensemble in the Australian Premiere of Broadway's musical WAITRESS, which will ignite Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne.

Full casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026.

Casting has been announced for the Australian Premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne from 1 May, and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 1 August. Tickets are now on sale.

The cast has been revealed for the Australian Premiere of Broadway’s Waitress, which will light up Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne and the Sydney Lyric Theatre.

Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin, and Evelyn Hoskins are set to join the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS, enhancing the beloved musical with their acclaimed talents.

Tickets are now on pre-sale for the Melbourne premiere of Broadway’s smash-hit musical Waitress, which will light up Her Majesty’s Theatre starting May 1, 2026, and general public tickets go on sale this Friday, December 12.

Sara Bareilles' Waitress announced a May 2026 Melbourne run ahead of its a season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre beginning in August; The Melbourne run will be at Her Majesty’s Theatre, with Sydney's at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.

Tickets are now on pre-sale for the Australian premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up the Sydney Lyric Theatre beginning in August 2026.

Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS is baking its way to Australia for the very first time, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026. Learn more here!

The hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026. Multi award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead the cast.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is currently presenting the smash Broadway hit Waitress, now playing through August 31. Check out new photos from the production.

New Hampshire's award-winning Weathervane Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Sara Bareilles' Waitress, beginning this month. Learn more about the show here!

The Hangar Theatre has revealed casting and creative team details for its regional premiere production of Waitress, running July 11–19, 2025, in Ithaca, New York. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson, the show is adapted from the 2007 film written by Adrienne Shelly.

It’s so satisfying to see a musical that resonates emotionally with an audience, and Waitress is one of those musicals. From the writing to the performance, the entire audience was held rapt for the entire 2 1/2 hours, staying right with the performers as they traversed this well told story. There were gasps, applause, and exclamations of support, and a well deserved standing ovation at the end of it all. MTWichita told this story exceedingly well.

At its heart, WAITRESS celebrates the dreams that refuse to stay buried, the courage to reimagine your life, and the friends who believe in you when you don’t believe in yourself. I loved every minute of this excellent production.

Theatre By The Sea celebrates the arrival of summer with its magnificent production of “Waitress,” a romantic musical comedy about problematic relationships, second chances, and the unyielding power of friendship.

WAITRESS was originally a small indie film with a big heart. Written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, the 2007 movie told the story of Jenna, a Southern diner waitress with a knack for pie-making and a longing for a better life. The film quietly built a loyal following, beloved for its quirky charm, honest emotion, and bittersweet tone.

Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug. 10 at the Garden Theatre.

The Arts Club Theatre Company is serving up a heartfelt musical this summer with WAITRESS, now playing at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage in Vancouver, BC from June 12 to August 3, 2025. With a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Sara Bareilles, this musical is based on the 2007 film written by Adrienne Shelly. Treating audiences to a story of resilience, hope, and the healing power of baking, WAITRESS is a warm and satisfying theatrical recipe filled with both humour and heart. 

In celebration of 92 years, Theatre By The Sea will present the hit Broadway musical Waitress. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to purchase tickets.