The hit Broadway musical Waitress will be at the Arsht Center through March 3rd for a very limited engagement, and I am thrilled that my husband and I were able to attend Opening Night on behalf of Mama’s Mission. Being a huge Broadway fan, I knew this musical would not disappoint. But, I really did not expect to love it as much as I did!

Waitress at Arsht Center

Waitress tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, an unhappily married waitress and pie baker extraordinaire who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. Jenna deliciously crafty pies mirror her life, with names like “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie” and “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie”. A baking contest in a nearby town offers her an opportunity for a fresh start, and Jenna, with a little help from her friends, must find the courage to take the steps needed to find her true happiness.

The touring company includes Christine Dwyer (“Jenna”), Maiesha McQueen (“Becky”), Ephie Aardema (“Dawn”), Steven Good (“Dr. Pomatter”), Matt DeAngelis (“Earl”), “Ryan G. Dunkin (“Cal), and Jeremy Morse (“Ogie”), with Richard Kline as “Joe”. Christine Dwyer’s voice is outstanding! And I’m about 99% sure that I saw her as Elphaba in the touring company of Wicked a few years back. Maiesha McQueen and Ephie Aardema are impeccably cast as Jenna’s best friends and co-workers Becky and Dawn, respectively. The supporting cast and the six-piece band that appears stage left throughout the musical round out the perfectly cast ensemble.

“Delicious! Waitress is a fairy tale that’s not simply about getting Prince Charming, but also getting its heroine to clean up her own messes, take action and discover her worth” – Variety

“A monumental contribution to Broadway!” – Marie Claire

“Sweet, Sassy, Passionate and Delighful!” – New York Magazine

Waitress will make you laugh and cry! It’s important to point out though that as entertaining a show as it is, it is not kid-friendly. Children ages 15-17 might be okay, but the show does include strong language, centers around marital abuse and infidelity, and sexual acts are depicted – in a humorous manner, but still somewhat graphic. The show has a run-time of two hours and 30 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission.

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