Based on the 2007 film by the late Adrienne Shelly, Waitress is a heartwarming story of love, friendship, motherhood, and the perseverance to overcome life’s challenges. With music and lyrics by five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, Waitress is one of Broadway’s most recent successes. Uplifting and relatable, the musical strikes a personal chord with audiences. Bareille’s score debuted at number ten on the US Billboard 200 chart, and instantly received outstanding critical acclaim.
The Story
Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a young waitress and an expert baker. Pregnant and caught in a loveless marriage, Jenna finds happiness in her creative pies. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a rare chance at escape, she must weigh her commitments against this shot at freedom. Her customers, co-workers and a handsome new doctor in town all offer her conflicting recipes for happiness- but Jenna must decide for herself.
Performance
Waitress has been running since April 24, 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. It has consistently sold well, selling 93% of its seats, grossing $84,788,051.
Awards
The play was nominated for 4 Tony Awards.
It was also nominated for 6 Drama Desk Awards, and won the 2016 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.
Reviews
“Ms. Mueller, who won a Tony for her performance in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," possesses a rich, soulful and emotionally translucent voice, and an ability to bring heaping cupfuls of subtext to her acting.”
– New York Times
“The key statement is not that Waitress is a musical from a team of women, but that Waitress is a good musical from a creative team who happen to be women.”
– Huffington post
Show Score: 87
About the Show
Show Details
Show Timings
Mon & Thu: 7 PM
Tues & Wed: 2 PM & 7 PM
Friday: 8 PM
Saturday: 2 PM & 8 PM
Sunday: 2 PM & 7 PM
Duration
2 hours, 30 minutes including one intermission
Leading Roles
Jason Mraz as Dr. Pomatter
Betsy Wolfe as Jenna
Maia Nkenge Wilson as Becky
Caitlin Houlahan as Dawn
Director
Diane Paulus
Choreographer
Lorin Latarro
Top Songs
"What’s Inside", "Opening Up", The Negative", "What Baking Can Do" & "When He Sees Me"
Know Before You Go
Audience
Suitable for ages 8 and up. Children under 4 will not be admitted.
Available Facilities
In-house lounge
Coat check
Wheelchair accessible
Seating
The theatre has a seating capacity of 1044. For tips on how to choose the best seats, you can refer to our The Brooks Atkinson Theater Seating Chart Guide.
Outside Food
Strictly prohibited. If you'd like to grab a meal before or after the show, check out our guide to the 30 Best Restaurants in the Theater District.
Dress Code
Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theater is air conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.
Gallery
About Brooks Atkinson Theatre
The Brooks Atkinson Theatre opened in 1926, as the Mansfield Theatre, and was designed by Herbert J. Krapp. In 1960, the venue was renamed for New York Times theatre critic Brooks Atkinson. It is one of the nine Broadway houses owned by the Nederlander Organization, and can seat 1109 people.
For tips on how to choose the best seats, you can refer to our Brooks Atkinson Theatre Seating Chart Guide.
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