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Waitress

Broadway

Musical

Revival

• Ethel Barrymore Theatre
• 243 W. 47th St., New York, NY

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.

• Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission
• book: Jessie Nelson
• music: Sara Bareilles
• lyrics: Sara Bareilles

• waitressthemusical.com
• @WaitressMusical
• facebook.com/WaitressMusical

People (102)

• Ciara Renée Jenna (Replacement)

• Maiesha McQueen Becky (Replacement)

• Ashley Blanchet Dawn (Replacement)

• Joshua Henry Dr. Pomatter (Replacement)

• Ben Thompson Earl (Replacement)

• Dakin Matthews Joe (Original)

• Benny Elledge Cal (Replacement)

• Tyrone Davis, Jr. Ogie (Replacement)

• McKenzie Melia Calderon Lulu (Replacement)

• Mark Christine Ensemble (Replacement)

• Matt DeAngelis Ensemble (Original)

• Henry Gottfried Ensemble (Original)

• Olivia Lucy Phillip Ensemble (Replacement) Nurse Norma (Replacement)

• Grace Stockdale Ensemble (Replacement)

• Stephanie Torns Ensemble (Original)

• Cherise Thomas Ensemble (Replacement) Mother (Replacement)

• Ava Kacey Thomas Lulu (Replacement)

• Curtis Thomas Ensemble (Replacement)

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• Sara Bareilles Jenna (Original)

• Charity Angél Dawson Becky (Original)

• Caitlin Houlahan Dawn (Original)

• Drew Gehling Dr. Pomatter (Original)

• Joe Tippett Earl (Original)

• Dakin Matthews Joe (Original)

• Eric Anderson Cal (Original)

• Christopher Fitzgerald Ogie (Original)

• Tyrone Davis, Jr. Ensemble (Original)

• Matt DeAngelis Ensemble (Original)

• Henry Gottfried Ensemble (Original)

• Molly Jobe Ensemble (Original) Mother (Original)

• Max Kumangai Ensemble (Original)

• Anastacia McCleskey Ensemble (Original) Nurse Norma (Original)

• Stephanie Torns Ensemble (Original)

• Hattie Cecelia Tutalo Lulu (Original)

• Nyla Watson Ensemble (Original)

• Nora Lincoln Weiner Lulu (Original)

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• Jessie Nelson Book

• Sara Bareilles Music & Lyrics Orchestrations

• Adrienne Shelly Based upon the motion picture written by

• Diane Paulus Director

• Lorin Latarro Choreographer

• Nadia DiGiallonardo Music Supervisor Arrangements

• Scott Pask Set Design

• Suttirat Larlarb Costume Design

• Christopher Akerlind Lighting Design

• Jonathan Deans Sound Design

• Richard Mawbey Wig and Makeup Design

• The Waitress Band Orchestrations

• The Telsey Office Casting

• Patrick Goodwin Casting

• Nancy Harrington Associate Director

• Torya Beard Assistant Director

• Abbey O'Brien Associate Choreographer

• Curtis Thomas Assistant to the Choreographer

• Andrew Fitch Dance Captain

• Orit Jacoby Carroll Associate Scenic Designer

• Aaron Porter Associate Lighting Designer

• Mitchell Fenton Associate Lighting Designer

• Mike Tracey Associate Sound Designer

• Juniper Street Productions Production Manager

• Thomas J. Gates Production Stage Manager

• Becky Fleming Stage Manager

• Anita Shastri Assistant Stage Manager

• Ray Wetmore Production Property Master

• Thomas Schall Fight Director

• Stephanie Torns Fight Captain

• Dawn-Elin Fraser Dialect Coach

• B.J. Holt General Manager

• Kevvin Taylor General Management Associate

• Spencer Smith Company Manager

• Carol Seungwon Lee Assistant Company Manager

• Boneau / Bryan-Brown General Press Representative

• Adrian Bryan-Brown Press Representative

• Jackie Green Press Representative

• Angela Yamarone Press Representative

• RPM Advertising

• Joan Marcus Production Photographer

• Barry & Fran Weissler Producer

• Norton and Elayne Herrick Producer

• David I. Berley Producer

• Independent Presenters Network Producer

• A.C. Orange International Producer

• Peter May Producer

• Michael Roiff Producer

• Ken Schur Producer

• Marisa Sechrest Producer

• Jam Theatricals Producer

• 42nd.club/Square 1 Theatrics Producer

• Benjamin Simpson & Joseph Longthorne/Shira Friedman Producer

• American Repertory Theater Producer

• Alecia Parker Executive Producer

• Brett England Associate Producer

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Pro Info

• First Preview Sep 2 2021

• Opening Date Sep 2 2021

• Closing Date Dec 20 2021

• Performances 122 as of Dec 23, 2025

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QUICK STATS

(as of Dec 26, 2021) Total Current Gross: $16,355,477.57 Highest Weekly Gross: $1,560,403.58 (Week Ending Oct 10, 2021) Average Ticket Price: $148.90 Average % Capacity: 85.92%

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 26, 2021	31	$133,674.20	-$733,428.60	$129.03	1,036 1,036	1 0	100.00%	14.64%
Dec 19, 2021	30	$867,102.80	$147,257.49	$122.56	7,075 1,036	8 0	85.36%	12.77%
Dec 12, 2021	29	$719,845.31	-$13,108.59	$119.66	6,016 1,036	8 0	72.59%	-0.38%
Dec 5, 2021	28	$732,953.90	-$199,776.62	$121.19	6,048 1,036	8 0	72.97%	-12.25%

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