Tickets are now on sale for the Melbourne premiere of Broadway’s smash-hit musical Waitress, which will light up Her Majesty’s Theatre from 1 May 2026.
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, and brought to life by a trailblazing female-led creative team, including a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson, an original, uplifting score by Grammy® winner Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony® winner Diane Paulus, Waitress is the irresistible Broadway hit about resilience, friendship and hope that has captured hearts worldwide.
This heartwarming and empowering musical tells the story of Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie maker who longs to escape her rocky marriage and start again. When a baking contest, an unexpected new romance and the support of her fellow waitresses offer her a taste of change, Jenna discovers that the secret ingredient to happiness might be closer than she ever imagined.
“I’m thrilled to bring this original and inspiring production to Melbourne,” said producer John Frost for Crossroads Live. “Waitress became a massive hit on Broadway where it played for almost four years, and was a huge success in the West End and across the world. Waitress has become a ‘must see’ musical, with its memorable music by Sara Bareilles and universal themes of hope and resilience. Get your tickets now to enjoy this life-affirming and exciting show.”
“Simply delightful! A glorious reminder that life is messy and wondrous!” – The Washington Post
Waitress made history on Broadway with the four top creative spots in a show being filled by women – Sara Bareilles (music and lyrics), Jessie Nelson (book), Lorin Latarro (choreography) and Diane Paulus (direction). It opened on Broadway in April 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where it ran until January 2020.
Sweet, sassy and soul-stirring, Waitress is “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly) and “made from the finest ingredients” (Time Out). It’s a feel-good celebration of second chances, and the magic of a well-made pie.
Visit WaitresstheMusical.com.au to book now.
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