Breaking: Sara Bareilles Will Return to WAITRESS on Broadway in January, with Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter!
by Nicole Rosky - December 7, 2018
A pair of Broadway besties will share the stage in 2019!
Barry and Fran Weissler and Norton and Elayne Herrick announced today that the hit show's composer and lyricist, the multi-platinum-selling Grammy and twice Tony-nominated singer-songwriter and New York Times best-selling author Sara Bareilles, will return to Waitress in the role of Jenna, joined by Tony Award-winner, Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter for a limited engagement January 7 to February 3, 2019.
Christopher Fitzgerald Returns To WAITRESS December 11
by Stephi Wild - December 6, 2018
The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that on December 10, Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald will return to the hit Broadway musical in the role of Ogie, the role he originated and earned a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 2016. Ogie is currently played by Alex Wyse, who will play his final performance on December 9.
Photo Coverage: June Squibb Takes Her First Bows in WAITRESS
by Jennifer Broski - November 20, 2018
Academy Award nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) has officially joined the company as 'Josie', the role formerly known as 'Joe' in Waitress! Squibb began performances on November 19 and will play through January 6, 2019.
Al Roker Bids Farewell to the WAITRESS Diner Sunday, November 18
by Julie Musbach - November 16, 2018
Al Roker will play his final performance in the Broadway smash Waitress this Sunday evening November 18. He made his Broadway debut as 'Joe' in the show in October and will pass the pie to June Squibb, when 'Joe' turns to 'Josie' on Tuesday November 20. Waitress producer Barry Weissler said, 'We have loved having Al join the 47th Street's most popular pie shop. He has brought so much joy to the cast, crew and audience.'
Maiesha McQueen Returns to the Cast of WAITRESS On Tour
by Julie Musbach - November 5, 2018
Maiesha McQueen RETURNS in the role of Becky in the national tour of Waitress - the Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelly's 2007 motion picture.
June Squibb Joins Cast of WAITRESS as Josie; Nicolette Robinson Extends Thru December 9
by Julie Musbach - November 5, 2018
Waitress is shaking things up at the diner (but not too many things)! Academy Award nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) will join the company as "Josie", the role formerly known as "Joe", from November 19- January 6, 2019. This will mark the first time this role will be played by a woman. The show's leading lady Nicolette Robinson, has extended her stay at the diner until December 9.
Photo Coverage: Al Roker Takes First Bows In WAITRESS
by Jennifer Broski - October 6, 2018
TODAY Show weather anchor Al Roker made his Broadway debut as 'Joe' in Waitress last night, October 5. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
BWW Review: WAITRESS at ASU Gammage
by Emily Noxon - October 3, 2018
Waitress, the charming musical about an unhappily married, pregnant, pie-maker charms it's way through relationship issues and helps the audience understand that you can be truly happy and not just 'happy enough'.
VIDEO: Ben Platt Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' from WAITRESS
by Alan Henry - October 2, 2018
Ben Platt took to Twitter to share a video of him performing 'She Used To Be Mine' from WAITRESS, and to express his sadness for not being able to see Nicolette Robison take on the role of Jenna. See the video below!
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles and Al Roker Discuss Roker's Broadway Debut
by Julie Musbach - September 12, 2018
Al Roker is going to weather the storm that is Broadway when he takes over the role of Old Joe in Waitress. Roker joined Sara Bareilles on the Today Show to discuss his upcoming debut and everything he's doing to get ready to visit the diner. Watch below!
Photo Flash: Kerry Washington Visits SCANDAL Co-Star at WAITRESS
by Julie Musbach - September 10, 2018
The Broadway scene is turning positively scandalous! Katie Lowes recently took over the role of Dawn in Waitress while her Scandal co-star Kerry Washington preps for her run in American Son. Washington stopped by the diner over the weekend, check out the photo below!
Al Roker Will Make His Broadway Debut In WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - September 5, 2018
Waitress is serving up another fresh face at the diner! Beloved TODAY show weather anchor Al Roker will make his Broadway debut as "Joe" from October 5-November 11.