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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: March 7, 2019
Closing: July 04, 2020

Waitress - 2019 West End History , Info & More


Adelphi Theatre
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 0NS, United Kingdom London WC2R ONS

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 who 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.


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WAITRESS Announces The Next Cast Album Karaoke Night On 10 April
by Julie Musbach - March 19, 2019


The next Waitress London Cast Album Karaoke Night will be held on Wednesday 10 April, hosts to be announced. Audience members can sign up before the show for the chance to sing one minute of any song from Waitress - live on stage at the Adelphi and accompanied by the show's musical director Katharine Woolley.

Lucy Horobin and Jack McBrayer Will Host The Next WAITRESS Cast Album Karaoke
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2019


The hosts of the next Waitress London Cast Album Karaoke Night have been announced today. 30 Rock star Jack McBrayer, who has made his West End debut as Ogie in the show, will host the post-show event alongside Heart Breakfast presenter Lucy Horobin on Monday 18 March. Audience members can sign up before the show for the chance to sing one minute of any song from Waitress - live on stage at the Adelphi and accompanied by the show's musical director Katharine Woolley.

BWW Review: WAITRESS, Adelphi Theatre
by Marianka Swain - March 7, 2019


Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's 2015 musical adaptation of Adrienne Shelly's film, about a small-town waitress who processes her feelings via her skilful baking, brings its sugar and spice mixture to the West End. The result is a tasty treat - albeit with the odd ill-mixed ingredient. Hollywood Handshakes all round.

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Leads The Audience In Song At The WAITRESS London Opening!
by Marianka Swain - March 7, 2019


The Tony-nominated musical Waitress by Sara Bareilles opened tonight at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End. Check out Bareilles and the creative team in the video below!

Photo: Sara Bareilles, Katharine McPhee, and the Women of the West End WAITRESS Celebrate International Women's Day
by Stephi Wild - March 7, 2019


To celebrate International Women's Day tomorrow, the women of the West End production of Waitress, including the cast, creatives, front-of-house staff as well as the production, theatre management, marketing and PR teams, posed for a photo!

Photo Flash: WAITRESS Is Opening Up in London! Get a First Look at Katharine McPhee and the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2019


We've got your first peek inside the diner in London! Check out photos of the West End cast of Waitress, led by Katharine McPhee, below!

Denise Van Outen and Katharine McPhee Will Host WAITRESS Album Karaoke Night
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2019


The hosts of the first ever Waitress London Cast Album Karaoke Night have been announced today. Smash star Katharine McPhee, who plays Jenna in the West End production, will host the post-show event alongside Denise Van Outen on Tuesday 19 February. Audience members can sign up before the show for the chance to sing one minute of any song from Waitress - live on stage at the Adelphi and accompanied by the show's musical director Katharine Woolley.

VIDEO: The West End Cast Talk WAITRESS Ahead of Previews!
by Jamie Body - February 11, 2019


Previews for Waitress have begun at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End, and audiences seem to love what the show is serving. We spoke to some of the cast just before their first preview - watch the full video below!

WAITRESS Extends Booking Period Ahead Of Its First West End Preview Tonight
by Stephi Wild - February 8, 2019


Ahead of the first preview performance of Waitress in the West End tonight, it is announced that more tickets have been released and the show has extended its booking period to 19 October at the Adelphi Theatre. The Tony-nominated musical by Sara Bareilles will have its official opening night on 7 March. The production has also just announced that a limited number of day seats will be available to purchase in person from the theatre box office for £25 (from 10am, Mon-Weds performances only, subject to availability and at the box office's discretion).

Two Young Actresses Selected To Play Lulu In WAITRESS West End
by A.A. Cristi - February 7, 2019


It is announced today that the London production of Waitress has cast its youngest company members. At just four and six years old, Fifi Christophers and Arabella Duffy will make their West End debuts sharing the role of Lulu. The Tony-nominated musical by Sara Bareilles will have its official opening night on 7 March at the Adelphi Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at the WAITRESS Cast In Action!
by Marianka Swain - February 7, 2019


Today, at the Adelphi Theatre, BroadwayWorld UK got a sneak peek of the West End Waitress cast in action. Follow the full journey in our Instagram stories, and check out photographs below by Jamie Body!

WAITRESS Offers Fans Chance to Attend Dress Rehearsal
by Julie Musbach - January 28, 2019


Waitress is offering fans the chance to attend a special dress rehearsal prior to the opening of its West End run.

In Celebration Of National Pie Day, WAITRESS Announces Pie Partnership With The Theatre Cafe
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2019


It is announced today that Waitress will partner with The Theatre Cafe, London's first ever theatre-themed coffee shop, which will be making and selling delicious fresh pies each night at the show. Audience members will be able to buy the famous Waitress pie jars in apple crumble, chocolate salted caramel or banoffee at the Adelphi Theatre when the show begins preview performances on 8 February. The Waitress pie jars were originally created by Cute As Cake of New York.

VIDEO: Watch Katharine McPhee and the West End Cast of WAITRESS in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2019


Rehearsals have begun for the West End production of Waitress, starring Katharine McPhee.

TV: Meet the West End Cast of WAITRESS!
by Jamie Body - January 14, 2019


Get ready to place your order as musical Waitress opens at London's Adelphi Theatre with previews from 8 February. BroadwayWorld UK reporter Jamie Body spoke to some of the cast to discover their favourite pie and what it's like to work on such a strongly female-led production. Watch the video below!

Photo Flash: Inside The Launch of London's WAITRESS
by Marianka Swain - January 11, 2019


Today, Friday 11 January, London launched its production of Waitress with a sneak peek at rehearsals, cast photocall and interviews. BroadwayWorld UK's Jamie Body was there to capture all the action - see photographs below!

Shaun Prendergast, Laura Baldwin, and More Complete Cast of WAITRESS in London
by Julie Musbach - January 9, 2019


Full casting information for the West End premiere of Sara Bareilles' Waitress has been released today, featuring Shaun Prendergast as Old Joe.

Waitress FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Waitress and what's the order?
What's Inside
Opening Up
The Negative
What Baking Can Do
Club Knocked Up
Pomatter Pie
When He Sees Me
It Only Takes a Taste
You Will Still Be Mine
A Soft Place to Land
Never Ever Getting Rid of Me
Bad Idea
I Didn't Plan It
Bad Idea - Reprise
You Matter to Me
I Love You Like a Table
Take It From an Old Man
Dear Baby
She Used to Be Mine
Contraction Ballet
Everything Changes
Opening Up - Finale

Waitress History

Other Productions of Waitress

2015   Boston American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production
Boston
2016   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2017   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2019   West End Original West End Production
West End
2021   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2021   US Tour
US Tour

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