Waitress
“It’s easy as pie to fall for Waitress!”
NBC4Meet 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.
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 a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine.
“It’s an empowering musical of the highest order!” raves the Chicago Tribune. Don’t miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
- Show Dates
- Begins December 8, 2026 Dec 8, 2026
- Run Time
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2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission
- Group Tickets
- Age Rating
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Creatives
Jessie Nelson
Book
Sara Bareilles
Music
Sara Bareilles
Lyrics
Plan Your Visit
Surrounded by endless dining, parking, and iconic D.C. landmarks, The National is the perfect place to plan your night out. Plus! Broadway fans enjoy exclusive pre-theatre menus with special pricing at participating restaurants.