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Waitress

Hormel Theatre

September 25, 2024

November 24, 2024

Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission

A Dash of Dreams, A Pinch of Heart — Baked to Perfection

About the Show

Nestled in the heart of a small town, the familiar chime of a diner door signals the start of Jenna Hunterson’s dessert symphony. More than a waitress, Jenna is a culinary artist pouring her deepest hopes, fears, and desires into every handcrafted pie that emerges from her rolling pin. Trapped in a loveless marriage yet unexpectedly expecting, Jenna finds solace in the kitchen, her edible creations becoming the only true expression of her yearning for something more. When a local baking contest presents itself as a potential pathway to a new life, Jenna eagerly embraces the opportunity, supported by her faithful gal pals and a hint of new romance on the horizon. Featuring the infectious melodies and poignant lyrics of Grammy® winner Sara Bareilles, Waitress serves up a heartwarming tale that savors the simple yet profound magic of friendship, motherhood, and the empowering courage to pursue one’s dreams.

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Contains mature themes and language, recommended for adult audiences.
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Reviews

"You won’t see a better production."
David Appleford, Broadway World
"...An outstanding Cassie Chilton with a dynamic voice."
David Appleford, Broadway World
"Songs like You Matter To Me and She Used to Be Mine - and sung as well as they are here by an excellent cast, backed by an outstanding live seven-piece orchestra under Kevin Robert White’s musical direction"
David Appleford, Broadway World
"TPTC’s exemplary production that looks like it was transported from Broadway, the musical is richly staged, nicely choreographed, and cleverly set"
Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix
"TPTC’s flawless staging plus a winning cast achieves the impossible and reproduces perfectly the triumphant original"
Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix
"Cassie Chilton’s thoughtful Jenna, the expert pie chef, is movingly touching.  Her second act solo, “She Used to Be Mine,” stops the show"
Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix
"...Direction by Chanel Bragg, brings the production to life in a way that envelopes us like the plush, upholstered booth of our favorite old diner"
Joe Gruberman, Splash Magazine
"There is a showstopping performance by Chanel Edwards-Frederick, who does a powerful rendition of “I Didn’t Plan It”"
Joe Gruberman, Splash Magazine
"Transition between scenes is an effortless swirl of set pieces and props. A Greek chorus of ensemble players blends in and out of the background like a magician's silk scarves"
Joe Gruberman, Splash Magazine
"You won’t see a better production."
David Appleford, Broadway World
"...An outstanding Cassie Chilton with a dynamic voice."
David Appleford, Broadway World
"Songs like You Matter To Me and She Used to Be Mine - and sung as well as they are here by an excellent cast, backed by an outstanding live seven-piece orchestra under Kevin Robert White’s musical direction"
David Appleford, Broadway World
"TPTC’s exemplary production that looks like it was transported from Broadway, the musical is richly staged, nicely choreographed, and cleverly set"
Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix
"TPTC’s flawless staging plus a winning cast achieves the impossible and reproduces perfectly the triumphant original"
Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix
"Cassie Chilton’s thoughtful Jenna, the expert pie chef, is movingly touching.  Her second act solo, “She Used to Be Mine,” stops the show"
Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix
"...Direction by Chanel Bragg, brings the production to life in a way that envelopes us like the plush, upholstered booth of our favorite old diner"
Joe Gruberman, Splash Magazine
"There is a showstopping performance by Chanel Edwards-Frederick, who does a powerful rendition of “I Didn’t Plan It”"
Joe Gruberman, Splash Magazine
"Transition between scenes is an effortless swirl of set pieces and props. A Greek chorus of ensemble players blends in and out of the background like a magician's silk scarves"
Joe Gruberman, Splash Magazine

Cast

* Denotes a member of Actors Equity
Liam Boyd
Ensemble (Dr. Pomatter understudy)
Evan Ross Brody
Ensemble (Earl understudy)
Joseph Paul Cavazos*
Cal
Cassie Chilton*
Jenna
Stella Quinn Craig
Lulu
T’Arica Crawford*
Ensemble (Becky understudy)
Chanel Edwards-Frederick*
Becky
Gina Guarino
Ensemble
Teddy Ladley*
Ogie
Mike Lawler*
Joe
Eddie Maldonado*
Ensemble (Ogie understudy)
Charlie McCormack
Lulu
Melissa Modifer*
Ensemble (Jenna understudy)
Caleb Reese*
Earl
Bonnie Beus Romney*
Dawn
Meggie Siegrist*
Ensemble (Dawn understudy)
Shonn Wiley*
Dr. Pomatter
Beaux Mali
Ensemble Swing
Tre Moore
Ensemble Swing
Scott Schmelder
Joe/Cal understudy
McKaylee Todd
Ensemble Swing
Liam Boyd
Ensemble (Dr. Pomatter understudy)
Evan Ross Brody
Ensemble (Earl understudy)
Joseph Paul Cavazos*
Cal
Cassie Chilton*
Jenna
Stella Quinn Craig
Lulu
T’Arica Crawford*
Ensemble (Becky understudy)
Chanel Edwards-Frederick*
Becky
Gina Guarino
Ensemble
Teddy Ladley*
Ogie
Mike Lawler*
Joe
Eddie Maldonado*
Ensemble (Ogie understudy)
Charlie McCormack
Lulu
Melissa Modifer*
Ensemble (Jenna understudy)
Caleb Reese*
Earl
Bonnie Beus Romney*
Dawn
Meggie Siegrist*
Ensemble (Dawn understudy)
Shonn Wiley*
Dr. Pomatter
Beaux Mali
Ensemble Swing
Tre Moore
Ensemble Swing
Scott Schmelder
Joe/Cal understudy
McKaylee Todd
Ensemble Swing

Creative Team

Sara Bareilles
Music and Lyrics
Jessie Nelson
Book
Chanel Bragg
Director
Michelle Chin
Choreographer
Kevin Robert White
Music Director
Sara Bareilles
Music and Lyrics
Jessie Nelson
Book
Chanel Bragg
Director
Michelle Chin
Choreographer
Kevin Robert White
Music Director

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This production is sponsored by SRP

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