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Waitress (Chicago)

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Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie" and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie." When a baking contest in a nearby county —and a satisfying encounter with someone new —show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by 7-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Waiting For Godot), recreated by tour choreographer Abbey O'Brien and original direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin), recreated by tour director Susanna Wolk.

"WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!" says Entertainment Weekly, and is "sweet, sassy and passionate," according to New York Magazine.

"It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune. Don't miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 141 reviews
  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    WAITRESS

    by HPW12 on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    For expensive tickets, my wife and I were extremely disappointed with the sound system. The decibel was set so high that the singing voices sounded like screeching. Luckily, I was able to adjust my hearing aid and reduce the higher frequency. However my wife does not wear hearing aids, so she had to endure the high decibel level until intermission. We did not stay for the second act. With the quality of sound systems available today, there's no excuse for poor performance by your sound engineer.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Loved the show! I wish it was here longer I would have gone again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    outstanding

    by lynnsteh on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    great show, great venue- all over it is amazing! wonderful show - every seat is perfect! the theater always brings in the best of the best

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Waitress

    by erisedstraeh on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Wonderful show. Amazing. Desi Oakley was truly an amazing actress and blew me away. Went and saw the show a second time because I loved it so much. Would highly recommend the show!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Waitress was wonderful!

    by LeslieLaura on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    My family so enjoyed Waitress. We loved having the band move on and off of the set with the moving stage. All of the actors and actresses had lovely strong voices, and the main actress's voice is incredible. We hope that everyone gets to see Waitress. It is a good story, and we loved that the humor helped make the story. We saw the show in Chicago.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Waitress was AMAZING!

    by Anonymous on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Completely brilliant, especially as a parent this whole emotional journey is especially moving. The music was gorgeous with mind blowing harmonies. The acting was out of this world! Loved it!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Waitress

    by 1rockon on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Entertaining show with a great cast- Glad I had a chance to see it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    WOW

    by Curt18 on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    I thought the show was going to be good I didn’t realize it was going to be amazing

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Waitress is hysterically Funny!

    by Karimc2012 on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    I went to see Waitress with my 15 year old daughter. I went in with no expectations, as I had never seen the movie. I was more than pleasantly surprised. The cas was amazing, the play itself was sweet and heartwarming yet incredibly funny. I found myself laughing more than not. Would definitely recommend this play to my friends.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Waitress was clever and funny!

    by ALS1214 on 7/23/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    The cast and story of Waitress was clever, funny and engaging. The time flew by with many laughs.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING

    by Hobbit59 on 7/22/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    This is a play for all women. I laughed so hard I cried and then I did cry. One of the best I have seen!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Waitress was fun! Note: some mature content

    by MichaelsBFF on 7/22/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Fun show, be aware there's kinda mature content if bringing young children.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best. Show. Ever.

    by Irelandhasmysoul on 7/21/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Didn’t stop laughing the entire time. The comedy was original and the songs were all the “dance in your seat type”. Highly recommend!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    What great energy

    by MyrtleWoman on 7/21/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    The performance at the matinee show was wonderful. Full of energy and excitement. The cast was magical together and the theater was such a show to see in itself. A magnificent building. A definite must see.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/21/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    The only issue was that the sound system did not allow all of the songs and dialogue to be clearly heard. Otherwise, very enjoyable.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Waitress

    by marijules on 7/21/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Very entertaining. Stage sets and actors were very good! Great music! Modern theme with values not approved by older crowd.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Waitress was Fantatic!

    by Pietastic on 7/21/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    The show was an unforgettable one! I was doubled over laughing for a significant part of the time. It still managed to have the tear-jerker numbers, taking me on an emotional roller coaster. The music was great and everything was overall pie-tastic.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I would see Waitress again and again ! So up beat

    by Charloga on 7/21/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    The characters had such strong personalities singing was phenomenal and it went so fast !

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Marits on 7/21/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    This play was both funny and touching. Great music. A refreshing new musical that was thoroughly enjoyable.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    fun

    by suieeeeeeeeeeee on 7/21/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    entertaining and energetic- perhaps overpriced beautiful venue