Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). "It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune.
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna. A waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna 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.
"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.
Year | Category | |
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2016 | Best Musical |
Videos
The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) | ||
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (10/30 - 1/19) | ||
The King in Concert
Raue Center For The Arts (1/11 - 1/11) | ||
DOG SEES GOD
The Center for Performing Arts (4/3 - 4/6) | ||
HARANA
The Center for Performing Arts (1/26 - 1/26)
PHOTOS
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev
Chicago Symphony Center (2/27 - 3/2) | ||
CELESTIAL COUNTERPOINT: Songs Among the Stars
SIUE Dunham Hall Theater (1/22 - 1/22) | ||
Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour
Roosevelt University Auditorium Building (11/19 - 1/10) | ||
Jekyll and Hyde in Concert
Madden Theater (1/17 - 1/26) | ||
Rhythm of the Dance
McAninch Arts Center (3/8 - 3/8) | ||
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