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Waitress | Segerstrom Hall | Apr 27 - May 2

Eric Bergstrom Editor

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.

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Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by GRAMMY® Award winner Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Mrs. Doubtfire, Chess) and original direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (1776, Jagged Little Pill, Pippin).

“Waitress is sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine.

“Waitress is a little slice of heaven!” - Entertainment Weekly

“An empowering musical of the highest order!” – Chicago Tribune

Don't miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.