Waitress
Broadway
Musical
Original
Waitress
Broadway
Musical
Original
Based upon the 2007 motion picture, Waitress features a new score by five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, a book by Jessie Nelson, direction by Diane Paulus and choreography by Lorin Latarro, making it the first Broadway musical in history with an all-female creative team. Recording artist and actor Katharine McPhee stars as Jenna in this uplifting new musical that celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
SYNOPSIS: Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom and recognition. Her customers, co-workers, and the town’s handsome new doctor all offer her conflicting recipes for happiness but Jenna must ultimately decide for herself.
SCHEDULE:
November 26 - December 16 - Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @2pm and 7pm
December 17 - 23 - Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @7pm
December 24 - 30 - Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm and 7pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @2pm and 8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @7pm
SYNOPSIS: Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom and recognition. Her customers, co-workers, and the town’s handsome new doctor all offer her conflicting recipes for happiness but Jenna must ultimately decide for herself.
SCHEDULE:
November 26 - December 16 - Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @2pm and 7pm
December 17 - 23 - Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @7pm
December 24 - 30 - Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm and 7pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @2pm and 8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @7pm
- Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission
- Book: Jessie Nelson
- Music: Sara Bareilles
- Lyrics: Sara Bareilles
People (161)
-
Jenna
(Original)
-
Becky
(Original)
-
Dawn
(Original)
-
Dr. Pomatter
(Original)
-
Earl
(Original)
-
Jenna
(Replacement)Francine
(Replacement)
-
Becky
(Replacement)
-
Dawn
(Replacement)
-
Dr. Pomatter
(Original)
-
Earl
(Replacement)
-
Book
-
Music & LyricsOrchestrations
-
Based upon the motion picture written by
-
Director
-
Choreographer
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Astaire Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Outstanding Choreographer in a Broadway Show | Nominee |
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Lyrics | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Music | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee |
| Drama League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 2016 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding New Score | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Best Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Best Original Score | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Dec 9, 2018)
Total Current Gross: $128,120,668
Highest Weekly Gross: $1,626,478 (Week Ending Jan 28, 2018)
Average Ticket Price: $117.92
Average % Capacity: 91.37%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2018 | 28 | $660,027.50 $1,019,480.00 | $60,026.60 | $99.96 $270.00 | 6603 1045 | 8 0 | 78.98% | 7.17% |
| Dec 2, 2018 | 27 | $600,000.90 $1,019,480.00 | -$93,226.10 | $99.95 $270.00 | 6003 1045 | 8 0 | 71.81% | -6.10% |
| Nov 25, 2018 | 26 | $693,227.00 $1,019,480.00 | $153,047.00 | $106.44 $270.00 | 6513 1045 | 8 0 | 77.91% | 10.41% |
| Nov 18, 2018 | 25 | $540,180.00 $1,019,480.00 | -$143,622.50 | $95.73 $270.00 | 5643 1045 | 8 0 | 67.50% | -13.82% |
Shows That Opened That Season: 2015-2016
Follow Playbill Now
Copyright 2018 © Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by
X
Blocking belongs
on the stage,
not on websites.
Our website is made possible by
displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
Please consider supporting us by
whitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.
Thank you!
