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Ben Thompson Joins the Cast of WAITRESS Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2018


The producers of the hit Broadway musical Waitress have announced that Ben Thompson will join the cast in the role of Earl beginning tonight, February 27, 2018, opposite Sara Bareilles.

WAITRESS Announces Events in Honor of Women's History Month
by Julie Musbach - Feb 22, 2018


The producers of Broadway's smash Waitress announced that they will celebrate National Women's History Month at the show by hosting a month-long campaign in March. As the first Broadway musical with an all-female creative team, the production will celebrate women through a variety of efforts including post-show talkbacks centered around women-centric themes, educational social campaigns, and fundraising efforts benefitting the National Women's History Museum in Washington D.C.

Order Up! Katharine McPhee to Take A Shift in WAITRESS on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2018


Order up! Katharine McPhee is making her Broadway debut in Waitress. Since vaulting to fame as a captivating singer on 'American Idol,' Season 5, she's become a successful recording artist, landing numerous songs and albums on Billboard's pop, jazz, holiday and adult-contemporary charts. Her latest album of timeless American standards 'I Fall in Love Too Easily' was released by BMG in 2017. As an acclaimed actress, she was the breakout star of the 2013 NBC-TV musical series, 'Smash,' Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray). She's currently starring in the hit CBS dramatic series 'Scorpion.' Katharine has long dreamed of appearing on Broadway, and wishes to thank her friends, family and especially her fellow Waitress cast members for this life changing opportunity.

Reba McEntire Visits the Diner at WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2018


Reba McEntire came to visit the diner at Waitress last night, January 27! The country icon took a photo with the show's current stars, Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz.

She's Staying at the Diner! Sara Bareilles Extends Two More Weeks in WAITRESS!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2018


Sara Bareilles is staying at the diner! The producers of Broadway's smash Waitress announced today that Tony and Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, the composer and lyricist of the hit musical, will extend her engagement as the titular pie-maker, Jenna Hunterson, to March 11, 2018. Until February 11, she'll share the stage with two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz as the charming Dr. Pomatter.

Sweets for the Sweet: WAITRESS To Debut New Valentine's Day Pie Flavor
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2018


The producers of Broadway's Waitress made an auspicious announcement today, National Pie Day. Beginning on February 1, Broadway's Waitress will celebrate Valentine's Day for an entire month when they add a new flavor to the selection of mouth-watering pies sold during performances inside the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The show's pie consultant Stacy Donnelly, has created the 'Berry-Sweet Valentine's Day Cheesecake,' a cheesecake flavored pie with a hint of lemon and raspberries on top.

It's Amazing What Baking Can Do! WAITRESS Sets New House Record at the Brooks Atkinson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2018


Sara Bareilles returned to her smash hit musical Waitress this week, joining popular singer Jason Mraz and triggering a sugar high at the box office.

The Diner Will Continue Opening Up! WAITRESS is Now on Sale Through December 2018
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2018


Producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have ushered in 2018 with the announcement today that tickets are now on sale through December 23, 2018.

Photo Coverage: Back to the Diner! Sara Bareilles Returns to WAITRESS
by Walter McBride - Jan 17, 2018


Tony and Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, the composer and lyricist of the Broadway smash hit Waitress, returned to the Brooks Atkinson stage as Jenna Hunterson yesterday, January 16, 2018. She will remain in the role for six weeks only. Sara made her Broadway debut in the show earlier this year, breaking house records at the theatre.

Back for Seconds! Sara Bareilles Joins Jason Mraz in WAITRESS Tomorrow!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2018


Tony and Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, the composer and lyricist of the Broadway smash hit Waitress, will return to the Brooks Atkinson stage as Jenna Hunterson tomorrow, January 16, 2018, for six weeks only.

It Only Takes A Taste! Jason Mraz Extends Run in WAITRESS on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2018


The producers of Broadway's smash Waitress announced today that Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz will extend his engagement as Dr. Pomatter in the show until February 11, sharing two more weeks with the show's Grammy and Tony Award nominated composer and lyricist Sara Bareilles, who returns to the show on January 16 as Jenna, the titular pie-maker. Ms. Bareilles will be in the show through February 25. She made her Broadway debut in the show last year, breaking house records at the theatre. Mr. Mraz had previously been scheduled to depart the show on January 28.

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Release New WAITRESS Music Video - Tickets Onsale Now!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2017


Tickets go on sale to the general public today at 10 AM EST for Sara Bareilles's return engagement in the Broadway smash, Waitress. For the first two weeks of her return engagement, the multiplatinum-selling singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author will play the titular pie-maker opposite Jason Mraz as Dr. Pomatter.

Back to the Diner! Sara Bareilles Will Return to WAITRESS for Six Weeks This Winter
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2017


Tony and Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, the composer and lyricist of the Broadway smash hit Waitress, will return to the Brooks Atkinson stage as Jenna Hunterson on January 16, 2018 for six weeks only, through February 25, 2018. Ms. Bareilles made her Broadway debut in the show earlier this year, breaking house records at the theatre.

David Josefsberg Joins Broadway's WAITRESS as 'Ogie' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Starting tonight, November 3, through November 19, David Josefsberg will play the role of Ogie, the love-smitten Civil War re-enactor besotted with Caitlin Houlahan's Dawn, in Broadway's Waitress.

David Josefsberg Joins Broadway's WAITRESS as 'Ogie' This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


The producers of the smash hit Waitress have announced that from November 3-19, David Josefsberg will play the role of Ogie, the love-smitten Civil War re-enactor besotted with Caitlin Houlahan's Dawn.

Tony Winner John Cullum Joins WAITRESS as 'Joe' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


Tonight, October 5, 2017, Tony Award winner John Cullum will join the Broadway musical Waitress in the role of Joe, the cantankerous owner of Joe's Pie Diner, home to the titular pie-maker's extraordinary confections.

Tony Winner John Cullum to Join WAITRESS as 'Joe'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017


The producers of the smash hit Waitress have announced that on October 5, 2017, Tony Award winner John Cullum will join the Broadway musical in the role of Joe, the cantankerous owner of Joe's Pie Diner, home to the titular pie-maker's extraordinary confections.

Breaking: It's Official! Jason Mraz Will Make Broadway Debut in WAITRESS This Fall!
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 28, 2017


BroadwayWorld has learned that pop star Jason Mraz will be making his Broadway debut in the hit musical WAITRESS later this fall. 'Mr. A-Z' will succeed Drew Gehling as Dr. Pomatter in the Sara Bareilles musical.

Will Swenson Will Return to WAITRESS as Earl This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 28, 2017


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that on September 12, 2017 Tony Award nominee Will Swenson will return to the hit Broadway musical in the role of Earl, the ne'er-do-well husband, opposite Betsy Wolfe as Jenna, the titular pie-maker. Earl is currently played by Joe Tippett, who will play his final performance on September 10.

Broadway's WAITRESS to Kick Off In-Person Rush Starting Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2017


The producers of Broadway's most delicious hit, WAITRESS, announced today that beginning Tuesday, August 22, the smash musical will offer $40 rush tickets for every performance, available in-person daily at the Brooks Atkinson box office (256 West 47th Street).

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