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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: 3 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/8/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    It was an OK play....female lead was amazing..nice story and weil done...just not a WOW show like Hamilton, Lion King, Cher the Musical

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Waitress was very mediocre

    by Ruski7 on 7/8/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Songs were unforgettable and storyline not very interesting. Couldn’t really connect with any of the characters.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Eh

    by Dchiola on 7/8/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    It was ok. Matinees should be cheaper than night performances. This was not worth the money.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

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

    Loved the energy and mix of humor and sentiment. Wonderful vocals and thought the on stage orchestra was very unique

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Take the pie to go...

    by YetAnotherRandoReviewer25 on 7/6/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    This is a musical about a terrible group of people who all are in lousy relationships and decide to have affairs. The worst person is the one whose professional acheivements make them the one you would expect to be the most worthy of respect. I disliked the characters and honestly needed several bourbons at intermission to make staying for the 2nd half possible.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Waitress was amazing!!!!!!!!!

    by rockwell15 on 7/6/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Such a great, funny, engaging musical. The music by Sara B. is amazing and has so much personality. This play had me cracking up!. loved it so much. definitely recommend for anyone to go see it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent Show

    by Darty1954 on 7/6/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Waitress was an excellent show! The acting, music and sets were outstanding. We truly enjoyed seeing this show and highly recommend it.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/6/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Waitress the musical was excellent. I would highly recommend it.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Waitress was Fantastic!!!

    by skor on 7/6/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    My whole group really enjoyed Waitress! Very funny show!! Loved everything about it! We were in the balcony. Limited leg room but theatre was beatiful!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Waitress

    by Yourenicknamerulesrstupid on 7/6/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Great show. Just not for kids. Some very adult situations are portrayed. Entertaining as heck.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent play with engaged characters

    by Matilda16 on 7/6/18Cadillac Palace - Chicago

    Took Granddaughters and found it wonderful across generations. Characters were done well.