Waitress: The Musical

Released Dec 7, 2023

2h 24m

Musical

Comedy

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Waitress: The Musical brings the Tony-nominated, Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take a long-abandoned dream off the shelf. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie.

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Laura

I fell in love with everything about this movie/show! The characters, the choreography, the music and the creative set. And the story!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Isaiah Q.

Some songs dont land the music is between okay and good. The main characters are very flawed, and there doesnt seem to be any consequences or resolution. The ending felt rushed and not realistic. I like the story but wish it was more fleshed out. Maybe Im expecting more Lifetime network and less fun Musical? (Review originally posted on Letterboxd)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Kathy

Music was good and the actors were great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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JC

Loved it! Saw it twice and it was great both times. Music, choreo, acting EVERYTHING was great!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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MJ

Great music! Relatable story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Katen

Great sets, singing, acting, one-liners.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Brett Sullivan

Director

Sara Bareilles

Jenna Hunterson

Charity Angél Dawson

Becky

Caitlin Houlahan

Dawn Pinkett

Drew Gehling

Dr. Pomatter

Dakin Matthews

Joe

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Christy Lemire

Breakfast All Day

Sara Bareilles has a wonderful, lovely presence. She's so likable, she's so grounded, she has the most crystal clear, beautiful voice, and these songs are also lovely.

Rated: 9/10

Dec 21, 2023

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Alonso Duralde

Breakfast All Day

!t it is really quite wonderful.

Rated: 8.5/10

Dec 21, 2023

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

While Waitress is still probably a dish best served live, like Hamilton and Come From Away, seeing this event presentation feels like a good idea.

Dec 7, 2023

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

It’s a marriage, not of convenience or of once-burning-hot desire, but of proper affection and respect, one where audiences will not forget this is a play first, even while being swept up by it through the performances and songs.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 3, 2024

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Monique Jones

Common Sense Media

The end does feel a bit rushed (in order to cram in a happy conclusion), but ultimately, Waitress: The Musical proves why it has become so beloved among Broadway fans.

Jan 12, 2024

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Hannah Rose

CBR

Although heavily skewed towards its star and full of high-calorie 2010s music and staging trends, Waitress: The Musical is a delicious experience.

Dec 18, 2023

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Synopsis

Waitress: The Musical brings the Tony-nominated, Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take a long-abandoned dream off the shelf. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie.

Director: Brett Sullivan
Distributor: Bleecker Street / Fathom Events
Production Co: Steam Motion and Sound, Dear Hope Productions, Night and Day Pictures, National Artists Management Company, PJM Productions
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 7, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 9, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.8M
Runtime: 2h 24m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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