In a musical about pies, it's natural that the young performers have picked up some baking skills.
She participated in community theatre while growing up, but being invited into the Broadway community is something she never dreamed would happen.
Jessie Mueller and the cast of WAITRESS performed a medley of songs from the hit Broadway musical including 'Opening Up' and 'She Used to Be Mine.' Watch a clip below
In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video, Tony-winner Jessie Mueller records the song 'What Baking Can Do' for the WAITRESS Original Broadway Cast Recording. The album, features 22 songs from the Tony Award-nominated Best Musical, includes original music & lyrics by five-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles. The album is available for digital download now, and CDs will be available for purchase on July 1st.
The WAITRESS Original Broadway Cast Recording features 22 songs from the Tony Award-nominated Best Musical. The album, which features original music & lyrics by five-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, is available for digital download now, and CDs will be available for purchase on July 1st.
She took home a Tony Award in 2014 and she's back for more! Jessie Mueller is currently starring as Jenna, a small town (you guessed it) waitress looking for a new start, and she earned a Tony nomination for her work (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical). Check out why this one is extra special to her below!
Christopher Fitzgerald goes up against a jazz-age composer, two of America's founding fathers and an angry British monarch in his Tonys category on June 12. His role in Waitress, which earned him a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, is Ogie- a 'strange but beautiful' tax auditor with a heart of gold. As he gears up for the big night, find out how the role came together, why he 'can't stand' leading lady Jessie Mueller, and so much more!
STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, took place today, Friday, June 3rd from 12:30pm-2:30pm in Shubert Alley. Hosted by Tony nominee Sean Hayes and Mo Rocca, Broadway's best once again turned out for the annual performance - including Keala Settle, who performed 'I Didn't Plan It' from WAITRESS!
WAITRESS star and Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller stopped by NBC's TODAY this morning, where she opened up about starring in the new Broadway hit, her 2016 nomination, and more - check out her appearance below!
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to add to our roster of exclusive talent and programing, Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch. Come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up in this new cooking show. See your favorite stars out of their element as they whip up dishes inspired by their Broadway show. Watch what happens when these actors trade belting for baking! Today, we are excited to bring you the latest episode, featuring WAITRESS' Kimiko Glenn!
From the moment Christopher Fitzgerld enters the stage in Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's WAITRESS, the comic genius begins. He plays Ogie in a performance that has earned him his third Tony Nomination (Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical). How does he do it? Find out below!
The girl-power of Broadway's WAITRESS has gotten a lot of attention this spring- but what about the guys? Below, watch as Randy Rainbow checks in with the show's handsome supporting cast (Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald, Drew Gehling, Eric Anderson, Nick Cordero and Dakin Matthews) to test their knowledge of pop culture waitresses, find out their female dream roles and more!
WAITRESS star and Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller enjoyed a helping of pecan pie on last night's LATE SHOW and treated the studio audience to a duet with host Stephen Colbert of one of his favorite Carole King songs
Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller and Sara Bareilles stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about the new Broadway musical WAITRESS. Following the interview, Mueller and the show's cast performed a mash-up of the first and last song from the show.
It was an evening as sweet as pie! Broadway's Waitress opened just last night at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre, where tickets are on sale through January 1, 2017. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and we're taking you inside the after party for a chat with the company below!
It was an evening as sweet as pie! Broadway's Waitress opened just last night at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre, where tickets are on sale through January 1, 2017. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and we're taking you to the red carpet to check in with Sara Bareilles, Diane Paulus and more below!
Broadway's WAITRESS began performances on Friday, March 25 with a bang, setting a house record for a single performance the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1, 2017. WAITRESS opens Sunday, April 24, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
Sara Bareilles has tackled Broadway with the new musical WAITRESS - and now she's tunefully taking on the issue of cell phones in theaters.
What happens when Tony winner Jessie Mueller belts out one of Sara Bareilles' most poignant pieces? Pure magic. Below, watch as Mueller performs 'She Used to Be Mine' in rehearsal for WAITRESS.
Can't wait for Waitress? Neither can we. It's just weeks until Sara Bareilles new musical begins previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and the company is hard at work to get the show ready for Broadway. We stopped by the rehearsal room earlier this week, where we caught Ogie's big song, 'I Love You Like a Table,' performed by Christopher Fitzgerald and Kimiko Glenn.
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