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Bid To Meet WAITRESS Bookwriter Jessie Nelson and Support ACLU of Southern California
by Michael Dale - Feb 24, 2016


The new auction hosted by Charitybuzz offers tickets for one of the most highly-anticipated new musicals of the season.

VIDEO: First Look - Jessie Mueller in Adorable Trailer for WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 12, 2016


The highly anticipated new musical WAITRESS, opens Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), with previews starting on Friday, March 25, 2016.

Box Office for Broadway's WAITRESS to Open Next Week at Brooks Atkinson Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 11, 2016


Pie and hot coffee in cold midwinter will be on order this Monday February 15 at 10 AM when the box office opens for the eagerly anticipated musical Waitress! Costumed waitresses will serve the first 100 ticket buyers a homemade pie created by Production Pie Consultant Stacy Donnelly at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Rehearsals Begin Monday for Broadway's WAITRESS, Starring Jessie Mueller
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2016


Rehearsals begin Monday, February 8 for the spring Broadway production of Waitress, following its sold-out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. 

Up on the Marquee: WAITRESS
by Walter McBride - Feb 2, 2016


Waitress opens on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), with previews starting on Friday, March 25, 2016. Waitressplayed a sold out limited engagement at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee below!

STAGE TUBE: Sara Bareilles Reacts to WAITRESS Marquee Going Up
by Louisa Brady - Jan 28, 2016


WAITRESS composer and lyricist Sara Bareilles took to Facebook today to react to the musical's brand-new marquis. Check out the video she posted here!

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Sara Bareilles Appear in All-New WAITRESS Promo
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2016


An all-new promo for WAITRESS, featuring composer Sara Bareilles and star Jessie Mueller has been shared on the show's official Facebook page.

Tony Nominee Nick Cordero Boards Broadway's WAITRESS; Additional Casting Confirmed!
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2016


Tony Award-nominee Nick Cordero (Bullets Over Broadway, Rock of Ages, A Bronx Tale - The Musical) has joined the Broadway cast of Waitress, playing the role of Earl, the husband of lead character Jenna, played by Tony Award-winner Jessie Mueller (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), BroadwayWorld has learned.

Sara Bareilles Sings From WAITRESS Album; Watch the Lyric Video for 'She Used to Be Mine'!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2015


The world premiere, Broadway-bound musicalWaitress, based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, with a book by Jessie Nelson, music & lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock, wraps up this weekend at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University. The show won't open in New York until the Spring, but fans need not wait that long for a taste of what's to come. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bareilles will release an album of songs from the show, titled What's Inside: Songs From Waitress, this fall through Epic Records. The single 'She Used to Be Mine' will be released digitally tomorrow, September 24.

Sara Bareilles Will Release Album of Songs from WAITRESS This Fall; First Single Drops Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2015


The world premiere, Broadway-bound musicalWaitress, based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, with a book by Jessie Nelson, music & lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock, wraps up this weekend at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University. The show won't open in New York until the Spring, but fans need not wait that long for a taste of what's to come. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bareilles will release an album of songs from the show, titled What's Inside: Songs From Waitress, this fall through Epic Records. The single 'She Used to Be Mine' will be released digitally tomorrow, September 24.

BWW REVIEW: WAITRESS Tests Its Recipe for Success at A.R.T.
by Jan Nargi - Aug 24, 2015


WAITRESS, the promising new musical adaptation of the 2007 indie rom-com that starred Kerri Russell and Nathan Fillion, may need a bit more shaking and baking before it's ready to contend for Broadway's Blue Ribbon. However, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, screenwriter-turned-librettist Jessie Nelson, director Diane Paulus and star Jessie Mueller have stirred enough tasty ingredients into their bittersweet concoction to whet the audience's appetite for a second serving.

Review Roundup: World Premiere of Broadway-Bound WAITRESS Starring Jessie Mueller at A.R.T.
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 21, 2015


The world premiere, Broadway-bound musicalWaitress, based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, with a book by Jessie Nelson, music & lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock, officially opened last night, August 20th, at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University.

Broadway-Bound WAITRESS Musical, Starring Jessie Mueller, Opens Tonight at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2015


The world premiere, Broadway-bound musical Waitress, based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, with a book by Jessie Nelson, music & lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock, officially opens tonight, August 20th, at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University.

STAGE TUBE: Audience Reactions to WAITRESS at A.R.T. - Plus Clips!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 14, 2015


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus presents the world premiere musical Waitress. Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly the new musical has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock. Check out the audience reactions to the show below, plus a few clips!

STAGE TUBE: Sara Bareilles and Diane Paulus Talk WAITRESS THE MUSICAL on CBS - Plus Clips of the Show!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 13, 2015


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus presents the world premiere musical Waitress. Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly the new musical has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock. Below, CBS Boston spoke with Bareilles and Tony-winning director Diane Paulus about the show.  Check out the video below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, and Jeanna de Waal in WAITRESS THE MUSICAL at A.R.T.
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 7, 2015


BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the brand new production shots of WAITRESS THE MUSICAL! The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus will present the world premiere musical Waitress. Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly the new musical has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock. Below, check out a first look at the cast in action!

Photo Flash: First-Released Photo of Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, and Jeanna de Waal in WAITRESS at A.R.T.
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 4, 2015


BroadwayWorld brings you a first-released photo!  The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus will present the world premiere musical Waitress. Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly the new musical has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock. Below, check out the first-released production shot on their official Facebook page!

Photo Flash: It's Tech Week! Go Behind the Scenes of WAITRESS at the A.R.T.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2015


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus will present the world premiere musical Waitress. Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shellythe new musical has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, direction by Diane Paulus, and choreography by Chase Brock. Below, check out photos of the cast in tech rehearsals, as featured on the A.R.T.'s official Facebook page!

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL with Jessie Mueller, Sara Bareilles & More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 29, 2015


Just in!  Take a look inside WAITRESS rehearsals here just posted on American Repertory Theater's Facebook page!

PHOTO: 'Fresh Out of the Oven'! Poster Art Revealed for WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2015


The American Repertory Theater has revealed poster art for the World Premiere of WAITRESS on the production's official Facebook page along with the clever caption: Fresh out of the oven

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