Waitress
Broadway
Musical
Original
Waitress
Broadway
Musical
Original
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
People (166)
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Jenna
(Original)
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Becky
(Original)
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Dawn
(Original)
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Dr. Pomatter
(Original)
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Earl
(Original)
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Book
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Music & LyricsOrchestrations
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Based upon the motion picture written by
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Director
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Choreographer
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Astaire Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Outstanding Choreographer in a Broadway Show | Nominee |
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Lyrics | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Music | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee |
| Drama League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 2016 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Outstanding New Score | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Best Musical | Nominee | |
| 2016 | Best Original Score | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Jan 5, 2020)
Total Current Gross: $168,426,420
Highest Weekly Gross: $1,626,478 (Week Ending Jan 28, 2018)
Average Ticket Price: $113.03
Average % Capacity: 89.44%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2020 | 32 | $1,316,747.00 $1,328,984.00 | $46,257.30 | $155.94 $598.00 | 8444 1045 | 8 0 | 101.00% | 0.70% |
| Dec 29, 2019 | 31 | $1,270,489.70 $1,318,594.00 | $296,085.70 | $151.52 $350.00 | 8385 1045 | 8 0 | 100.30% | 3.15% |
| Dec 22, 2019 | 30 | $974,404.00 $1,112,088.00 | $17,699.30 | $119.97 $297.00 | 8122 1045 | 8 0 | 97.15% | 0.04% |
| Dec 15, 2019 | 29 | $956,704.70 $1,095,420.00 | $72,572.50 | $117.85 $350.00 | 8118 1045 | 8 0 | 97.11% | 6.44% |
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