Waitress

May 15, 2018
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12:00 am
 - 
June 3, 2018
|
12:00 am
The National Theatre

About The Event

“THE WOMEN OF WAITRESS ARE CHANGING BROADWAY!” – Time Magazine

Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy¼ nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (the film “I Am Sam”), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Waiting for Godot) and direction by Tony Award¼ winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland).

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.

“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly and “a monumental contribution to Broadway!” according to Marie Claire. Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

Click here to read an interview with Waitress composer Sara Bareilles.

Click here to read about the two young local girls playing the part of “Lulu” in WAITRESS during the D.C. engagement

Estimated running time is 150 minutes, including one intermission
Recommended for ages 13+

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