The hit Broadway musical comedy about a small- city pie chef with big dreams gets the tableware screen treatment.
The hit Broadway musical comedy about a small- city pie chef with big dreams gets the tableware screen treatment.
Director: Diane Paulus . Brett Sullivan
Imdb: 8.7
” Waitress, the Musical-Live on Broadway” is a gladdening story that follows the life of Jenna Hunterson (Sara Bareilles), a pie- maker and waitress stuck in an unfulfilling marriage in a small city. Jenna finds solace in baking and dreams of winning a baking contest in a near megacity to escape her mundane life. When Jenna becomes pregnant, she decides to take control of her life with the help of herco-workers and a new city croaker. She confronts her history, faces her fears, and makes life- changing choices. Grounded on the cherished film of the same name, the musical adaption was created with original music and lyrics by songster Sara Bareilles and captured cult’ hearts during its run around the world. This spirited and visually stunning recording was mugged during a live Broadway performance of the musical,” Waitress, the Musical-Live on Broadway.” captures the substance of the original product beautifully. The film features an exceptional performance by Sara Bareilles herself, who steps back into the part of Jenna. Immerse yourself in this awful world, and also go get yourself some pie.
Sara Bareilles (Jenna Hunterson), Drew Gehling (Dr. Pomatter), Charity Dawson (Becky), Dakin Matthews (Joe), Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie), Eric Anderson (Cal), Anastacia McCleskey (Nurse Norma), Tyrone Davis Jr. (Ensemble)