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Blake Harrison Will Join the Cast of WAITRESS

It is announced today that British television star Blake Harrison, best known for playing Neil Sutherland in the BAFTA-winning E4 comedy The Inbetweeners, will join the cast of Waitress as Ogie from 17 June. He will take over the role from Jack McBrayer, as previously seen as Kenneth in NBC's 30 Rock, who will mark his final performance on Saturday 15 June.

WAITRESS Opens Tuesday at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre

The TONY® nominated musical WAITRESS, opens Tuesday June 4, 2019 and plays through June 9, 2019 at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre. Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, WAITRESS is an irresistible new hit featuring original music and lyrics by 7-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave", "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson ("I Am Sam") and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Finding Neverland, Pippin, Hair).

Erich Bergen to Return to the Cast of WAITRESS

Waitress announced today that Erich Bergen will return to the Broadway cast as Dr. Pomatter starting June 4, following Jeremy Jordan's final performance on June 2.

Lucie Jones and Ashley Roberts Announced As New Leads of London's WAITRESS!

It is announced today that from Monday 17 June Ashley Roberts (Strictly Come Dancing 2018 finalist, The Pussycat Dolls) will be making her West End debut as Dawn in Sara Bareilles' hit musical Waitress for a strictly limited summer season. It is also confirmed that Lucie Jones (Rent, Les Miserables, Legally Blonde) will take over the role of Jenna from this date.

Best Of Broadway To Host 'Select Your Seat' Open House Party At The North Charleston PAC

The North Charleston Performing Arts Center's Best of Broadway series will host its annual  "Select Your Seat" open house party on Monday, June 3 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Broadway fans are invited to come out and "select their seats" for the 2019-2020 season. The party features Broadway music, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a wine tasting and backstage tours. Season ticket packages start at just $218.

VTA Announces 'Baked From The Heart' WAITRESS Creative Pie Recipe Contest

Victoria Theatre Association together with WRGT FOX 45 is conducting a local search for the most creative pie recipe, like the signature pies from WAITRESS. As pie is a key ingredient to the storytelling of the show, VTA requests submissions of creative pie recipes that mimic the show's whimsical pies like the Almost Makes You Believe Again Pie or the Key (lime) to Happiness Pie. To enter, bakers -- professional and amateur alike -- must send their creative recipes to piecontest@victoriatheatre.com or visit https://victoriatheatre.com/shows/waitress/.

WAITRESS Will Celebrate Pride Month With The Next London Cast Album Karaoke Night On 26 June

The next Waitress London Cast Album Karaoke Night has been confirmed for Wednesday 26 June - in partnership with Gay Times. Audience members who want to take part just need to sign up before that evening's show for the chance to sing one minute of any song from Waitress - live on stage at the Adelphi and accompanied by the show's musical director Katharine Woolley. Hosts and further details about the event will be announced in due course.

RBTL Announces Baked From The Heart: WAITRESS Pie Contest

In celebration of WAITRESS, on national tour in Rochester June 4-9, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL), in partnership with 13WHAM, announces a local search for a pie recipe from the heart. As pie is a key ingredient to the storytelling of the show, RBTL is seeking pie recipes, and the stories behind them, that mimic Jenna's whimsical creations. Bakers may submit a photo and the story behind their most creative, whimsical pie recipe - the kind of recipe that expresses your hopes, dreams, fears or frustrations - something baked right from the heart. Three finalist stories will be selected on May 24th to move forward to the taste-testing and recipe judging on May 30th. A panel of judges including 13WHAM News Anchor Norma Holland and chef Jerry Manley will choose the winning pie during a taste-tasting live on Good Day Rochester. The winner's recipe and story will be featured as an insert in the official WAITRESS cookbook during the Rochester engagement. The winner will also be featured on the RBTL and WAITRESS social channels, and will receive tickets to the show!

Local Girls Announced To Play Lulu In Worcester Run Of WAITRESS

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the two young, local actresses who will appear in the Worcester run of Broadway's Waitress the musical, May 22-26. West Boylston's Everleigh Clark and Watertown's Charlie Currier-Brown will alternate in the role of 'Lulu,' the daughter of the production's main character, Jenna.

BWW Review: WAITRESS at Broadway Grand Rapids Promises To Serve Up A Good Time, and Will Make You Hungry!

Waitress, is in Grand Rapids playing at DeVos Hall through Sunday March, 5th.  It is brought to life by a groundbreaking, all female creative team, this Tony Award-nominated hit features original music and lyrics by 7-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Love Song" and "Brave"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland_

Two Local Young Actresses Cast As 'Lulu' For The PPAC Engagement Of WAITRESS

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and the Tony nominated musical WAITRESS are pleased to announce the two young local actresses who will take on the role of "Lulu" during the PPAC engagement. WAITRESS will be at PPAC from May 28 through June 2, 2019. In Providence, WAITRESS is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

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