Waitress 2016 - Articles Page 8.2

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 24, 2016
Closing: January 05, 2020

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Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie" and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie." When a baking contest in a nearby county - and a satisfying encounter with someone new - shows Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

Brought to life by a groundbreaking, all-female creative team, this Tony Award-nominated hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Love Song," "Brave"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).

"Waitress is a little slice of heaven!" says Entertainment Weekly, and is "sweet, sassy and passionate," according to New York Magazine. Don't miss this uplifting and hilarious musical.

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Social: Go Behind The Scenes of Erich Bergen's First Night In WAITRESS on Broadway
by Alan Henry - June 5, 2018


BroadwayWorld is going behind the scenes of Erich Bergen's first night in WAITRESS tonight on our Instagram account! The doctor is in! Join us as Erich takes us backstage throughout the night to give us a sneak peek as his first night as the doctor!

Music Theatre International Acquires Worldwide Rights To Broadway Hit WAITRESS!
by A.A. Cristi - June 5, 2018


Order up!  It has been announced that theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured licensing rights to the Broadway hit, Waitress.

Katharine McPhee Extends Her Run in WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018


The producers of Broadway's hit Waitress announced today that Katharine McPhee will take another shift at the pie diner when she extends her engagement, returning to the show from July 5 - August 19. She made her Broadway debut in the show on April 10; her current engagement ends on June 17.

New Orleans Bakeries Compete to Be Named Official WAITRESS Tour Stop Pie
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2018


Broadway in New Orleans, along with the hit Broadway show WAITRESS, are adding a local touch to the show by naming New Orleans' top pie.

Former SMASH Castmate Wesley Taylor Visits Katharine McPhee at WAITRESS on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2018


We're glad to see Ivy and Karen still keep in touch! Megan Hilty went to see her SMASH costar Katharine McPhee as Jenna in Waitress last night.

Erich Bergen to Have Some Bad Ideas as Next Doctor Pomatter in WAITRESS
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018


Producers of the smash Broadway musical WAITRESS announced today that Erich Bergen will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter on June 5 and play through August 12.

New Block of WAITRESS Tickets On Sale Through March 31, 2019
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2018


Today the smash Broadway musical WAITRESS announced that a new block of tickets is now on sale through March 31, 2019.The show recently celebrated its second anniversary on Broadway and is on a National Tour.

Katharine McPhee And The Cast Of WAITRESS to Sing Sara Bareilles at The Green Room
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2018


Broadway's newest intimate concert venue - will present the cast of Broadway's hit musical Waitress - including new star Katharine McPhee - celebrating the music of the show's composer Sara Bareilles in a special benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Sunday, May 13. A second show was recently added at 7:00 PM after the 9:30 PM performance sold out.

WAITRESS Star Katharine McPhee Channel's Her Inner Jenna Hunterson on THE CHEW
by Macon Prickett - April 30, 2018


Katharine McPhee and Clinton Kelly celebrate their Scottish heritage with Scottish Shortbread with Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. Katharine recently made her Broadway debut as Jenna in Waitress and will play the role through June 17.

That's A Lotta Dough! WAITRESS Celebrates Its Second Smash Year on Broadway Tomorrow!
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2018


The smash musical WAITRESS will celebrate its second anniversary on Broadway tomorrow, Tuesday, April 24.

SMASH Lives On! Megan Hilty Visits Katharine McPhee at WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2018


We're glad to see Ivy and Karen still keep in touch! Megan Hilty went to see her SMASH costar Katharine McPhee as Jenna in Waitress last night.

Photo Coverage: Easy as Pie! Katharine McPhee Makes Her Broadway Debut in WAITRESS
by Walter McBride - April 11, 2018


Last night, April 10, Katharine McPhee made her Broadway debut in Waitress as Jenna. Check out photos from the big night below!

VIDEO: Watch Sara Bareilles Pass The WAITRESS Pie To Katharine McPhee Before Her Broadway Debut!
by Nicole Ciravolo - April 10, 2018


Katharine McPhee is making her Broadway debut in Waitress. She'll join the company at the diner beginning TONIGHT, April 10th! But before Katharine can truly make her Waitress debut, Sara Bareilles sat her down to ask her a few questions and 'pass the pies'. As someone who not only wrote the music but also starred in the role, Bareilles definitely had a few friendly tips for Broadway first-timer McPhee.

VIDEO: Katharine McPhee Sings 'What Baking Can Do' from WAITRESS!
by Nicole Rosky - March 15, 2018


As BroadwayWorld reported last month, Katharine McPhee is making her Broadway debut in Waitress. She'll join the company at the diner beginning April 10th. Below, watch as McPhee performs 'What Baking Can Do' in a clip from Entertainment Tonight!

MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid and Director Diane Paulus Lead Next Women's History Month Event at WAITRESS
by Julie Musbach - March 14, 2018


Broadway's smash musical Waitress continues to celebrate Women's History Month when MSNBC TV's popular host Joy-Ann Reid speaks to Tony Award winning director Diane Paulus following the Thursday March 22 performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th St).

WAITRESS Will Celebrate Pi Day With Free Pie Jar With Purchase On 3.14
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2018


Celebrate 'Pi Day' at Waitress! Customers who purchase tickets at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre Box Office (256 West 47 Street) on Wednesday March 14th beginning at 10am will get a free pie jar with purchase.

VIDEOS: Katharine McPhee Rehearses Some of Our Favorite Songs From WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2018


Katharine McPhee is currently in rehearsal to take over the role of Jenna in Waitress on April 10th. She recently shared some videos to her Instagram story of herself rehearsing some songs from the show.

Stephanie Torns to Lead WAITRESS Following Bareilles's Exit; McPhee Scheduled Thru June 17
by Julie Musbach - March 9, 2018


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Stephanie Torns, the current Jenna understudy, will take over the leading role on March 13th following the exit of Sara Bareilles. Torns will star until Katharine McPhee takes over on April 10th.

First Listen: Incoming WAITRESS Star Katharine McPhee Sings 'She Used to Be Mine'
by Nicole Rosky - March 8, 2018


As BroadwayWorld reported last month, Katharine McPhee is making her Broadway debut in Waitress. She'll join the company at the diner beginning April 10th. Below, check out a first listen of Jenna's big Act 2 ballad, 'She Used to Be Mine.'

Jodi Picoult and Lorin Latarro to Lead Talkback at WAITRESS For Women's History Month
by Stephi Wild - March 2, 2018


The producers of Broadway's Waitress announced that following the performance on Tuesday, March 6 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult will join Waitress choreographer Lorin Latarro in conversation at a talkback to kick off the hit musical's month-long campaign celebrating Women's History Month.

Waitress FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Waitress and what's the order?
What's Inside
Opening Up
The Negative
What Baking Can Do
Club Knocked Up
Pomatter Pie
When He Sees Me
It Only Takes a Taste
You Will Still Be Mine
A Soft Place to Land
Never Ever Getting Rid of Me
Bad Idea
I Didn't Plan It
Bad Idea - Reprise
You Matter to Me
I Love You Like a Table
Take It From an Old Man
Dear Baby
She Used to Be Mine
Contraction Ballet
Everything Changes
Opening Up - Finale

Other Productions of Waitress

2015   Boston American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production
Boston
2016   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2017   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2019   West End Original West End Production
West End
2021   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2021   US Tour
US Tour

Waitress - 2016 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Jessie Mueller
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Jessie Nelson
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Christopher Fitzgerald
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Sara Bareilles
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Sara Bareilles
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Waitress
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jessie Meuller
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Waitress
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Jessie Mueller
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Christopher Fitzgerald
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Waitress
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) Sara Bareilles
2016 Tony Awards Best Musical Waitress
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Christopher Fitzgerald
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jessie Mueller

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