Waitress (Broadway, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 2016)

Waitress

Broadway

Musical

Original

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Waitress

Broadway

Musical

Original

SYNOPSIS: Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom and recognition. Her customers, co-workers, and the town’s handsome new doctor all offer her conflicting recipes for happiness but Jenna must ultimately decide for herself.

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission
book: Jessie Nelson
music: Sara Bareilles
lyrics: Sara Bareilles

Box Office
Tickets Buy Group
Tickets 12+

Pro Info

Awards

Astaire Awards
2016	Outstanding Choreographer in a Broadway Show	Lorin Latarro	Nominee

Drama Desk Award
2016	Outstanding Musical		Nominee
2016	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Christopher Fitzgerald	Winner
2016	Outstanding Music	Sara Bareilles	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Lyrics	Sara Bareilles	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Book of a Musical	Jessie Nelson	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Jessie Mueller	Nominee

Drama League
2016	Distinguished Production of a Musical		Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
2016	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Jessie Mueller	Nominee
2016	Outstanding New Score		Nominee
2016	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Christopher Fitzgerald	Winner

Tony Award
2016	Best Musical		Nominee
2016	Best Original Score	Sara Bareilles	Nominee
2016	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	Christopher Fitzgerald	Nominee
2016	Best Actress in a Musical	Jessie Mueller	Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Jan 5, 2020) Total Current Gross: $167,070,296.76 Highest Weekly Gross: $1,626,478.00 (Week Ending Jan 28, 2018) Average Ticket Price: $112.79 Average % Capacity: 89.38%

Grosses

Week Ending	Week Number	This Week Gross Potential Gross	Diff $	Avg Ticket Top Ticket	Seats Sold Seats in Theatre	Perfs Previews	% Cap This Week	Diff % cap
Jan 5, 2020	32	$1,316,747.00 $1,328,984.00	$46,257.30	$155.94 $598.00	8,444 1,045	8 0	101.00%	0.70%
Dec 29, 2019	31	$1,270,489.70 $1,318,594.00	$296,085.70	$151.52 $350.00	8,385 1,045	8 0	100.30%	3.15%
Dec 22, 2019	30	$974,404.00 $1,112,088.00	$17,699.30	$119.97 $297.00	8,122 1,045	8 0	97.15%	0.04%
Dec 15, 2019	29	$956,704.70 $1,095,420.00	$72,572.50	$117.85 $350.00	8,118 1,045	8 0	97.11%	6.44%