Waitress
by Zach Theatre

Jun. 11 - Jul. 13, 2025
Wednesdays-Sundays

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's film, Waitress offers a heartwarming recipe for finding joy in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and skilled pie maker, grapples with a loveless marriage and a small-town life. When an unexpected pregnancy challenges her dreams, a baking contest and a charming new doctor offer her a chance at happiness. With the support of her quirky colleagues and loyal customers, Jenna discovers the courage she needs to pursue her dreams.

Nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Musical, Waitress is based on the 2007 indie film of the same name. Called “A little slice of heaven!" by Entertainment Weekly, 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.

Premiering on Broadway in April 2016 to rave reviews with a national tour running from 2017 to 2019, Waitress became a cultural phenomenon. With music and lyrics from Grammy Award®-winner Sara Bareilles, currently a select group of regional theatres across the United States have access to this heartwarming musical with ZACH being one of the first to bring Waitress to life regionally. 

“Sara Bareilles’ terrifc score is one of the best from the last decade and it possesses so much heart,” said Steakley. “Performed in the round with prime seating in Joe’s Pie Diner, we look forward to sharing Jenna’s journey in this intimate setting with Austin audiences.” 

Featuring original music by Sara Bareilles (“Brave”, “Love Song”) is the hit musical that is “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly). 

Directed by Cassie Abate

Age Recommendation: Ages 13 and up 

 

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Waitress
by Sara Bareilles, Jesse Nelson
Zach Theatre

June 11 – July 13, 2024 | The Topfer at ZACH Theatre