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The Waitress, a heartwarming musical with a dash of bittersweet reality, is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. Bareilles composed the music and lyrics, infusing them with her signature folk-pop melodies and relatable storytelling. Jessie Nelson, a renowned screenwriter, crafted the book, or script, bringing the characters and their struggles to life. The musical debuted at the American Repertory Theater in 2015 and then moved to Broadway in 2016, capturing hearts and stomachs along the way.
The story centers around Jenna, a talented pie baker stuck in a loveless marriage. Working at a local diner, she finds solace in creating delicious pies, each named after her emotions. When a new doctor arrives in town and a pie-baking contest ignites a spark of hope, Jenna must grapple with difficult choices. The musical explores themes of self-discovery, female empowerment, and finding comfort in unexpected places.
- Jessie Nelson
- Sara Bareilles
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Waitress
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| 2016 | Best Musical |
News About Waitress at La Mirada Theatre
Disney's FROZEN, WAITRESS & More Set For La Mirada's 2024/2025 Season
April 12, 2024La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment have announced their 2024/2025 season of shows.
Viral Choreographers Cost n' Mayor Set For Productions of WAITRESS at La Mirada and Ogunquit
March 19, 2024BroadwayWorld has learned that viral TikTok dancers Austin and Marideth Telenko will choreograph productions of Waitress at La Mirada Theatre in Los Angeles for McCoy Rigby Entertainment and Ogunquit Playhouse this season.
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January 12, 2023Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!
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La Mirada Presents GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL Featuring Cathy Rigby and More
August 15, 2019La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment present the West Coast Premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Nick Meglin, (Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson), additional orchestrations by Phil Reno, choreography by Michele Lynch, musical direction by Benet Braun and direction by Matt Lenz.
LA Drama Critics Circle Announces Nominations For 2018 Theatrical Excellence And Celebrates 50th Anniversary
February 15, 2019The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC), which presented its first awards for excellence in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ventura County a half-century ago, has begun the gala celebration of its 50th anniversary by announcing its nominations for the year 2018 (Dec. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018).
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