Waitress 2016 - Articles Page 10.6

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

Waitress - 2016 - Broadway History , Info & More

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.

Waitress - 2016 - Broadway Cast

Get Waitress Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

PREVIEW Waitress - 2016 - Broadway

Waitress Production Photo
Photos
Show Video Preview
Videos

Waitress - 2016 - Broadway Articles Page 10.6

Photo Coverage: Jason Mraz Gets Tuned Up for His Broadway Debut in WAITRESS!
by Walter McBride - November 2, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, on Friday November 3, two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz will join the company as Dr. Pomatter for a 10-week run.

TV: The Doctor Is In! Watch Jason Mraz Get Into Character with Songs from WAITRESS
by Nicole Rosky - October 30, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, on Friday November 3, two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz will join the company as Dr. Pomatter for a 10-week run.

FREEZE FRAME: Jason Mraz Gets Ready to Join WAITRESS!
by Walter McBride - October 30, 2017


Mraz just met the press and BroadwayWorld is bringing you a photo preview from the big day below!

VIDEO: Watch Jason Mraz Sings from WAITRESS with Betsy Wolfe!
by Nicole Rosky - October 30, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, on Friday November 3, two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz will join the company as Dr. Pomatter for a 10-week run.

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets to WAITRESS on Broadway
by BWW Contests - October 23, 2017


BroadwayWorld is giving you and a friend the chance to win tickets to WAITRESS on Broadway! Enter the contest below for a chance to win a pair of tickets for a performance October 30th - Nov 2nd, 2017!

WAITRESS National Tour, Starring Desi Oakley, Launches Tonight in Cleveland
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017


The National Tour of WAITRESS premieres in Cleveland, OH at the Connor Palace Theatre in Playhouse Square tonight, October 17th, 2017.

VIDEO: It's Been A Long Time Coming! Jason Mraz Explains His Theatrical Past
by Nicole Rosky - October 5, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, on Friday November 3, two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz will join the company as Dr. Pomatter for a 10-week run.

Tony Winner John Cullum Joins WAITRESS as 'Joe' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 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.

TV: WAITRESS Is Opening Up Across the US! Find Out What's Inside in Rehearsal with the Cast!
by TV - On the Road - October 7, 2017


The upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture, will be led by Desi Oakley (Les Miserables, Evita) as Jenna, and Lenne Klingaman as Dawn with Bryan Fenkhart (Memphis) as Dr. Pomatter, Nick Bailey ('Red Oaks') as Earl and Ryan G. Dunkin ('Bull') as Cal.

Pies to Go! Getting to Know WAITRESS' Jenna on Tour, Desi Oakley
by A.A. Cristi - October 2, 2017


The upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture, will be led by Desi Oakley.

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Gets Baking for National Tour- Go Inside Rehearsal!
by Jennifer Broski - October 2, 2017


The upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture, will be led by Desi Oakley (Les Miserables, Evita) as Jenna, and Lenne Klingaman as Dawn with Bryan Fenkhart (Memphis) as Dr. Pomatter, Nick Bailey ('Red Oaks') as Earl and Ryan G. Dunkin ('Bull') as Cal.

Video: He's Ours! Broadway's Brightest Put Their Spin on the Songs of Jazon Mraz
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2017


It was announced this week that singer Jason Mraz will be making his Broadway debut in Waitress.

VIDEO: WAITRESS's Betsy Wolfe Quizzes New Co-Star Jason Mraz
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress just announced that on Friday November 3, two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz will join the company as Dr. Pomatter for a 10-week run. How much does Mraz know about playing the doctor? Watch co-star Betsy Wolfe quiz him in the video below!

VIDEO: What's Inside? Sara Bareilles Reveals Third WAITRESS Announcement Clue!
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2017


It seems Waitress the Musical is *expecting* some pretty exciting news soon. Composer Sara Bareilles released a new Twitter video tonight to let fans in on some exciting Waitress news that's coming our way this Thursday!

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Unveils Pink Costumes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
by Jennifer Broski - September 27, 2017


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that they will be supporting the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. For the first time ever a Broadway show will change costumes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month when the iconic blue uniforms donned by the Waitresses in the show go pink throughout the month of October.

VIDEO: What's Inside? Sara Bareilles Reveals A Fresh-Baked WAITRESS Announcement Clue!
by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2017


It seems Waitress the Musical is *expecting* some pretty exciting news soon. Composer Sara Bareilles released a new Twitter video tonight to let fans in on some exciting Waitress news that's coming our way this Thursday!

Tony Winner John Cullum to Join WAITRESS as 'Joe'
by BWW News Desk - September 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 - September 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.

BWW Interview: Back for Seconds - Drew Gehling is Opening Up About His Return to WAITRESS
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2017


Earlier this year, Drew Gehling departed his Broadway home at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre for a Roman adventure... in San Francisco.

Will Swenson Will Return to WAITRESS as Earl This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - August 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 - August 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).

The Pie Shop is Opening Earlier! WAITRESS Announces New Schedule Beginning in September
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017


The producers of Broadway's delicious hit musical, WAITRESS, announced today that beginning Tuesday September 5, the smash musical will play on a new schedule at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) with earlier week night curtain times and a Sunday evening performance.

Desi Oakley to Bake Pies on the Road in WAITRESS National Tour; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2017


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture.

Waitress FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Waitress have there been?
Waitress has had 6 productions including Boston which opened in 2015, Broadway which opened in 2016, US Tour which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2019, Broadway which opened in 2021 and US Tour which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has Waitress been nominated for?
Waitress has been nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
What awards has Waitress been nominated for?
Waitress has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Jessie Nelson, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Sara Bareilles, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Sara Bareilles, Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Waitress, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Jessie Mueller, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards for Waitress, Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Waitress, and Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sara Bareilles.
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

Videos