Based on the 2007 film by the late Adrienne Shelly, "Waitress" tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and an expert baker stuck in a marriage she desperately wishes she could get out of. A celebration of friendship, motherhood and perseverance against the odds, "Waitress" is a splendid Broadway musical production. Currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, "Waitress" has been described as a “treat for all the senses” by The New York Post.
The musical stars five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles as the protagonist. Directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus, this soulful production of "Waitress" promises to make you laugh and cry at the same time.
The Story
Pregnant and caught in a loveless relationship with her husband Earl, Jenna doesn’t have the easiest of lives in the American South. Unable to come to terms with her married life, Jenny finds happiness in her creative pies and her waitress friends, Becky and Dawn. However, a baking competition in the neighboring county proposes itself as Jenny’s glorious chance to break the rut, get out of her failed marriage and begin a new life with her soon to be born baby.
With this rare chance at escape, Jenny must weigh her options and make the right choice. Adding chapters to her life, a new love interest in the form of a handsome doctor further proves things are about to take a turn for Jenna. Throw all of this together, and you get a poignant and touching new American musical.
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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.
Waitress 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
Colleen Ballinger 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"
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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.
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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.
Waitress Discount Tickets
For those looking to book discounted Waitress tickets online, platforms like TodayTix and Headout are your best bet, as they source tickets directly from the box office and scour the internet for any discount codes available for these shows. Any price advantages are then passed on ensuring that you are paying the lowest prices.
The Headout advantage when buying Waitress Broadway tickets:
- One of the few platforms that gives you the ability to select specific seats.
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- Last-minute tickets: If you made a spontaneous plan, we generally have decent last minute inventory for most Broadway shows.
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Have a look at the real-time seat availability and prices of different sections for Waitress on Broadway. In the interactive seat-map below, select the date that you would like to watch the show and check out the seats available for that day. You can filter the seats as per your desired price range and purchase tickets directly.
Brooks Atkinson Theatre - Waitress Ticket Prices
Orchestra - $99 - $352
Front Mezzanine - $99 - $169
Rear Mezzanine - $89 - $109
Brooks Atkinson Theatre Seating Chart Guide will help you find the best seats.
