Waitress: The Musical (2023): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Waitress: The Musical
Director: Brett Sullivan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2023
Duration: 144 min
Cast: Sara Bareilles, Charity Angél Dawson, Caitlin Houlahan, Drew Gehling, Dakin Matthews

What Waitress: The Musical Is About

A filmed record of the Broadway production of Waitress. The story is familiar: Jenna, a waitress trapped in a small town and a bad marriage, looks for a way out through the pies she bakes, and an unplanned pregnancy rearranges everything. The songs are Sara Bareilles's and in this capture she plays Jenna herself, so composer and character occupy the same body. Brett Sullivan brings the stage to camera while keeping the house in frame, making the audience's reaction part of the film. The usual limit of these recordings applies: close-ups strengthen some numbers and lose the shape of the stage in others. Who it is for: viewers who love musical theatre and want to hear Bareilles sing this score. Who it is not for: anyone looking for cinema, since this is a capture rather than an adaptation.

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What is Waitress: The Musical about?

A filmed record of the Broadway production of Waitress. The story is familiar: Jenna, a waitress trapped in a small town and a bad marriage, looks for a way out through the pies she bakes, and an unplanned pregnancy rearranges everything.

Where can I watch Waitress: The Musical?

Waitress: The Musical is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Waitress: The Musical?

Waitress: The Musical runs for 144 minutes (2h 24m).

When did Waitress: The Musical come out?

Waitress: The Musical was released in 2023.

Who directed Waitress: The Musical?

Waitress: The Musical was directed by Brett Sullivan.

Who stars in Waitress: The Musical?

Waitress: The Musical stars Sara Bareilles, Charity Angél Dawson, Caitlin Houlahan, Drew Gehling.

What is Waitress: The Musical's rating?

Waitress: The Musical holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.