The curtains have not been raised yet for the premiere of 'Waitress' but it's already making Broadway History.The show will mark the first time that an all female creative team has come together involving the book, score, direction and choreography.
The production of 'Waitress' will involve the choreographic prowess of Lorin Latarro and the creative and artistic minds of Sara Bareilles, Jessie Nelson and Diane Paulus.
With today's shift in gender roles, we're seeing women in offices and actresses taking the lead in hit shows and movies. And this is exciting news for Paulus. During a press release, she was thrilled that the show is ".. breaking boundaries as the first Broadway musical with book, score, choreography and direction by a team of women." She further adds that this kind of recognition has long been overdue for Broadway. "I'm honored to be working alongside such passionate and inspiring women."
The cast of the Broadway limelight includes Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, Christopher Fitzgerald, Eric Anderson, Drew Gehling, Kimiko Glenn (from Orange is the New Black) and Keala Settle (from Les Miserables).
The creative minds will involve Paulus as the directing lead while the musical score and lyrics is headed by Bareilles. The book is handled by Nelson.
Talk about girl power!
'Waitress' centers around a small-town lady named Jenna. She works the life of a waitress and a pie-maker, living in a state of pregnant unhappiness married to her husband. In a twist of fate, her life changes because of a baking contest and a gorgeous newcomer. You can tell there is drama and romance in the air. The show is based on the 2007 film by Adrienne Shelly.
'Waitress' is scheduled to preview on March 25, 2016 and will officially open on April 24, 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, as announced in EW.
