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Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). "It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune.
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna (Bareilles). A waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna 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.
I took my 9 year old because we love the music (yes, there were some inappropriate scenes, but I prepared her for that). We absolutely loved it. I laughed and smiled throughout, mixed with a few tears too. Perfect performances, strong voices and great comedic acting.
What a great show, and all the cast members were so talented. The 6 piece band was amazing and fun to have them on stage to be seen and not only heard.
I've been wanting to see Waitress since it first opened on Broadway. When I saw it was going to play in Kansas City, I decided to buy two tickets (for my mom and me) and drive from Wichita to see it. We weren't disappointed. The venue was absolutely perfect. Seats were comfortable. Leg room in the balcony was minimal. The ushers were friendly. And the show was everything I could have asked for. My mom isn't a musical fan, so finding a show she would enjoy proves challenging most of the time. I've loved the movie for a long time, and knew she would enjoy this show. Desi Oakley (Jenna) went to my high school (she graduated a year before I got there), so it was awesome seeing someone local in a Broadway production. If you haven't had a taste of Waitress yet, you have to do yourself a favor and go see it. Sure, you'll want pie for weeks after, but that's just one of the benefits of a show that makes you hungry for more theater.
We had a fantastic afternoon at The Waitress. The cast and staging were sooooo good!
What do you get when you combine beautiful music, unbelievably talented cast, over the top vocals, choreography, and staging, and magnificent moving set : all the ingredients to a perfect show and experience!
It was funny and well done. I like it better than the movie.
Very nice evening and enjoyed the musical just as much as I would have on Broadway. Songs and acting were right on. I would see it again.
We enjoyed the singing, story and performance. Great production. Fun evening at the KC Music Hall.
I have been humming the "show tunes" for several days post performance. The Venue was outstanding... within 2 blocks of parking, hotels and upscale restaurants. Friendly staff at the performance and before (able to help with a printing issue).
To sum it up. . .left at intermission. The venue is terrible; seats horrible and acoustics lousy. The play was vastly overrated. The music and singing could be compared to a good high school drama department. Many lame segues during the time I was there, leading to much extra time wasted. Bottom line: very poor venue and overrated play. Save your time and money.
The musical performance of "Waitress" was top-notch, from the singing to the acting to the engaging story line! My heart was fully invested from the time the curtain rose until the final bow.....I have recommended this show to everyone I know!
What a great surprise this was! Very funny and the singing was amazing! It was very entertaining!
it was great. the story was good and the wordplay was witty.
A very well done funny musical. Well worth seeing.
Loved the movie and couldn't wait to see the show. Very entertaining show and music was wonderful. Not a show for children as some in the audience found out, but great for a girl's night out.
From the time you smell the pie in the theatre to the end of the show it was wonderful from start to finish. The music is delightful. The actors made you Love or hate their character. So glad I went and you should go....you will love it!
The cast was fantastic!! The play was a scene or two too long, however, the story is great and the cast was again AMAZING!!
Great evening entertainment with a very talented cast!
My husband and I left at intermission, we have never done that before. It was very difficult to understand the words when the females were singing, which I assume would have helped us interpret what the plot was. It seemed that the story never really developed.
Very entertaining. Vocals and music blended EXTREMELY well.
