Check out the cast of Waitress The Musical for Melbourne’s media at Her Majesty’s Theatre!
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, and brought to life by a trailblazing female-led creative team, including a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson, an original, uplifting score by Grammy® winner Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony® winner Diane Paulus, WAITRESS is the irresistible Broadway hit about resilience, friendship and hope that has captured hearts worldwide.
This heartwarming and empowering musical tells the story of Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie maker who longs to escape her rocky marriage and start again. When a baking contest, an unexpected new romance and the support of her fellow waitresses offer her a taste of change, Jenna discovers that the secret ingredient to happiness might be closer than she ever imagined.
Leading the cast as Jenna is Natalie Bassingthwaighte, while Gabriyel Thomas and Mackenzie Dunn play Becky and Dawn, Jenna’s co-workers at the diner. Charismatic star of stage and screen Rob Mills is Dr Pomatter, and legendary actor John Waters plays Joe, the owner of the diner. Keanu Gonzalez plays Earl, Gareth Isaac is in the role of Ogie, John Xintavelonis plays Cal, and Annie Aitken is the Jenna Alternate.
Waitress The Musical is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne’s East End Theatre until July 19th before heading to Sydney in August.
Fore more information and tickets: https://waitressthemusical.com.au/
