WAITRESS Brings Sweetness to DC

Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 20for the irresistible new Broadway musical hit WAITRESS, coming to the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. for a 3-week limited engagement from May 15 thru June 3, 2018. Tickets may be purchased online at TheNationalDC.com, in person at the National Theatre Box Office (Monday thru Friday from Noon to 6:00 PM), or by calling 800-514-3849.

Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, WAITRESS features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (the film "I Am Sam"), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Waiting for Godot) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland).

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker - who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

"It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune. "WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!" says Entertainment Weekly and "a monumental contribution to Broadway!" according to Marie Claire. Don't miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

In addition to WAITRESS the National Theatre's 2017/18 Broadway at the National season includes the pre-Broadway world premiere of MEAN GIRLS (October 31-December 3, 2017), a new production of LES MISÉRABLES (December 20, 2017-January 7, 2018) and the Washington, D.C. premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! (February 6-18, 2018). Special additional limited engagements include THEPIANOGUYS (December 13-16, 2017) and Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND After the Curtain (January 24, 2018).

TICKETS

Tickets for WAITRESS go on sale on October 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM EDT. Tickets may be purchased online at TheNationalDC.com, by calling 800-514-3849, or in person at the National Theatre Box Office (Monday thru Friday, Noon to 6:00 PM). On show days, including weekends, the box office is open 2 hours prior to the performance start time, and closes 30 minutes after the show begins.

Tickets for MEAN GIRLS (October 31 thru December 3, 2017), THEPIANOGUYS(December 13 thru 16, 2017), LES MISÉRABLES (December 20, 2017 thru January 7, 2018), SOMETHING ROTTEN! (February 6-18, 2018) and Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND After the Curtain (January 24, 2018) are also on sale.

GROUPS OF 10+

Groups of 10 or more should contact our Group Sales Department at (855) 486-2516 orgroupsales@thenationaldc.com. Group orders are being accepted for LES MISÉRABLES,SOMETHING ROTTEN!, WAITRESS, THEPIANOGUYS and Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND After the Curtain.

TICKET LOTTERY

Two hours prior to every performance show time, individuals may submit their names to be drawn to purchase up to two tickets at $25 per ticket (inclusive of all fees). 20 Lottery seats will be available for each Broadway at the National performance of MEAN GIRLS, LES MISÉRABLES, SOMETHING ROTTEN! and WAITRESS. Names will be announced thirty minutes after the entry period (90 minutes prior to the show). Individuals must be present, with cash, to redeem the offer.

MILITARY DISCOUNT

As a thank you to our service men and women, the National offers a special 15% discount for individual performances of all Broadway shows at the National Theatre. These specially priced tickets are available in person at the National Theatre box office only and proper military ID is required. (Limit of 2 tickets per order. Discount not available on previously purchased tickets. Some restrictions may apply.)