Music and Lyrics by
SARA BAREILLES
Book by
JESSIE NELSON
Based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly
September 13 - 22, 2024 
TPAC’s Polk Theater
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      Friday, September 13 at 7:30p.m. Saturday, September 14 at 2:00p.m. Saturday, September 14 at 7:30p.m. Sunday, September 15 at 2:00p.m. Thursday, September 19 at 7:30p.m. Friday, September 20 at 7:30p.m. Saturday, September 21 at 2:00p.m. Saturday, September 21 at 7:30p.m. Sunday, September 22 at 2:00p.m. 
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      Ticket prices start at $50 
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      For group ticket prices, contact TPAC Group Sales at groups@tpac.org or 615-782-4060. 
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      Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes (with one intermission). 
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      This production features some mild language, suggestions of domestic abuse, flashing lights and theatrical haze. 
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      ASL-interpreted and open-captioned performances are available on Saturday, September 21 at 2pm. 
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      This production will take place at the Polk Theater in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. 
ABOUT THE SHOW
Featuring music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, Waitress is the story of Jenna, who is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness.
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
Directed by Lauren Shouse
Music Directed by Sarah Michele Bailey
Choreographed by Joi Ware
 
          
        
       
            