Meet 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.
“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine.
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).
“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!
SERIES:
2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series
SHOWTIMES & LOCATION:
Tuesday, June 1, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 2, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 3, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 4, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 5, 2027, at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 5, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 6, 2027, at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 6, 2027, at 6:00 p.m.
Schuster Center | 1 West Second Street | Dayton, Ohio 45402
AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended for ages 13 and up. Dayton Live encourages you to research titles and decide what is appropriate for you and your party before tickets are purchased. All audience members must have a ticket, regardless of age. For the consideration of all patrons, children on laps and/or babes in arms are not permitted at most presentations.
MORE INFORMATION:
daytonlive.org/waitress
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