WAITRESS is based on the 2007 movie written by Adrienne Shelly. Music and lyrics are written by GRAMMY award-winning, singer-songwriter sensation Sara Bareilles. With a book by Jessie Nelson, direction by Tony-award winner Diane Paulus and choreography by Lorin Latarro, Waitress has garnered multiple awards and nominations in both America and the UK, receiving acclaim from both audiences and critics alike.
Celebrating 10 years of production, WAITRESS opened on Broadway on 24th April 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where it ran until 5th January 2020. Waitress celebrated its official opening night at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End on 7th March 2019.
WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker in a small town, who dreams of a way out of her loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a new life, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes to happiness. But Jenna must find the courage and strength within herself to rebuild her life. This beautiful musical celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
Waitress celebrated its official UK opening night at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End on 7 March 2019.
SATURDAY 28 MARCH – SATURDAY 4 APRIL 2026
NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
MONDAY 6 – SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2026
THEATRE ROYAL, BRIGHTON
MONDAY 13 – SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026
ALHAMBRA THEATRE, BRADFORD
MONDAY 20 – SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026
NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
TUESDAY 28 APRIL – SATURDAY 2 MAY 2026
BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
MONDAY 4 – SATURDAY 9 MAY 2026
SUNDERLAND EMPIRE
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ to be announced.
TUESDAY 12 – SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026
EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE
TUESDAY 19 – SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026
BORD GAIS ENERGY THEATRE, DUBLIN
TUESDAY 26 – SATURDAY 30 MAY 2026
MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE
MONDAY 1 – SATURDAY 6 JUNE 2026
WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE
MONDAY 8 – SATURDAY 13 JUNE 2026
WALES MILLENIUM CENTRE, CARDIFF
WEDNESDAY 17 – SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026
CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND
MONDAY 29 JUNE – SATURDAY 4 JULY 2026
NEW THEATRE, OXFORD
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
MONDAY 6 – SATURDAY 11 JULY 2026
REGENT THEATRE, STOKE-ON-TRENT
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
MONDAY 13 – SATURDAY 18 JULY 2026
OPERA HOUSE, BLACKPOOL
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
MONDAY 20 – SATURDAY 25 JULY 2026
LEICESTER CURVE
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
TUESDAY 28 JULY – SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2026
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, BELFAST
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
TUESDAY 4 – SATURDAY 8 AUGUST 2026
BRISTOL HIPPODROME
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
MONDAY 10 – SATURDAY 15 AUGUST 2026
ROYAL CONCERT HALL, NOTTINGHAM
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
MONDAY 17 – SATURDAY 22 AUGUST 2026
VENUE CYMRU, LLANDUDNO
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
MONDAY 24 – SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2026
BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION THEATRE
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
TUESDAY 1 – SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
HULL NEW THEATRE
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
MONDAY 7 – SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026
LIVERPOOL EMPIRE
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
MONDAY 14 – SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
CONGRESS THEATRE, EASTBOURNE
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
TUESDAY 22 – SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2026
MILTON KEYNES THEATRE
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
TUESDAY 6 – SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2026
KINGS THEATRE, GLASGOW
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
TUESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026
SHEFFIELD LYCEUM
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
TUESDAY 27 – SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
LOWRY, SALFORD
Casting for the role of ‘Jenna’ and ‘Becky’ to be announced.
