Due to popular demand, additional performances for the Sydney season of Broadway’s smash-hit musical WAITRESS have been released on pre-sale today with general public sales from Friday 5 December.
Tickets to this heartwarming production, which will play at Sydney Lyric Theatre from 1 August 2026, would make a great Christmas gift. Tickets for the Melbourne season will go on pre-sale next Monday.
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 (Love Song, Brave) 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.
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live:
I’m thrilled to bring this original and inspiring production to Australia. WAITRESS became a massive hit on Broadway where it played for almost four years, and was a huge success in the West End and across the world. WAITRESS has become a ‘must see’ musical, with its memorable music by Sara Bareilles and universal themes of hope and resilience. Get your tickets now to enjoy this life-affirming and exciting show.
WAITRESS made history on Broadway with the four top creative spots in a show being filled by women – Sara Bareilles (music and lyrics), Jessie Nelson (book), Lorin Latarro (choreography) and Diane Paulus (direction). It opened on Broadway in April 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where it ran until January 2020. WAITRESS was originally produced by Barry & Fran Weissler and Norton and Elayne Herrick.
Treat yourself to a slice of 5 Star musical pie – The Times
Sweet, sassy, passionate & delightful! – New York Magazine
Simply delightful! A glorious reminder that life is messy and wondrous!- The Washington Post.
Sweet, sassy and soul-stirring, WAITRESS is “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly) and “made from the finest ingredients” (Time Out). It’s a feel-good celebration of second chances, and the magic of a well-made pie. If only life were as easy as pie.
Season Details
Venue: Her Majesty’s Theatre
Date: From May 2026
Venue:Sydney Lyric Theatre
Date: 01 Aug 2026
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