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On this day we're wishing a very happy birthday to the one and only, Sara Bareilles!

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Adrian Matthew recently rocketed into the spotlight with his performance of 'She Used to Be Mine' on Facebook, a moving performance he then shared on stage at Waitress. Check out the video below

Nicolette Robinson, currently starring as "Jenna" in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has just released a music video for "Soft Place to Land". Check it out below!

Find out "what baking can do" when you join the cast of the hit Broadway musical Waitress onstage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre!

The producers of Broadway's Waitress announced today that both Al Roker and Nicolette Robinson will extend their stays at the most popular diner on 47th Street through November 18.  

Al Roker made his Broadway debut in Waitress last night, October 5. This morning, The Today Show gave us a sneak peek at his first performance.

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!

Today Show weatherman Al Roker is taking ownership of the diner joining the cast of Waitress as Joe. Roker took a moment to share a friendly chat with BroadwayWorld about his upcoming musical debut and everything that comes with it!

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'.

Nicolette Robinson is the latest in a long line of ladies to take on the pie-making duties playing Jenna in the hit musical Waitress. Check out the public debut of her take on the tune 'What Baking Can Do' at a recent event in New York City! 

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!

Alex Wyse and Lenne Klingaman will join the cast of Waitress in the roles of Ogie and Dawn beginning October 9.

The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that for the third year running they will be supporting the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October.  

Al Roker is gearing up to make his Broadway debut in Waitress next month. The weatherman-turned-actor posted a few photos of himself backstage during rehearsals to his Instagram page.

May we all be so lucky! Waitress recently celebrated their remarkable 1000th performance, check out the photos below!

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!

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!

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.