Friday – Sunday
June 13-29, 2025

Kephart Theatre

Waitress

Sara Bareilles’ uplifting and inspiring musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

Book by Jessie Nelson

Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles

Brought to life on Broadway by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, Waitress features original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), and a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson. Nominated for four Tony Awards (including Best Musical), and cherished by audiences and critics alike, Waitress is inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film and offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places.

Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.

“A delicious tale that’s not simply about getting Prince Charming, but getting its heroine to take action and discover her worth!” — Variety

Narrative provided by Music Theatre International

*This production contains mature content including simulated intimacy, simulated abuse, and language.