West Springfield, MA (3/15/25) – West Springfield’s Majestic Theater will present Waitress, the Broadway hit musical by Jessie Nelson, with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, from April 17 through June 1.
The play, based on the 2007 indie film of the same name, follows the story of Jenna, a waitress at Joe’s Pie Diner in the south. Growing up, Jenna learned to bake from her mother, who had a pie recipe for just about every life situation. As an adult, baking becomes more than just a vocation, it’s her greatest joy and the best medicine for dealing with her dysfunctional marriage and the disappointments of her small-town life. Waitress features an eclectic cast of characters who bring this hopeful story to life and bring audiences on a journey full of new love, new life and finding out what a little sugar, butter and flour can do.
The Majestic’s Associate Producing Director Sue Dziura will also direct this play. Danny Eaton is producing director, and Stephen Petit is production manager/stage manager. Associate Production Manager is Aurora Ferraro. Josiah Durham is scenic designer, Daniel Rist is lighting designer, and Dawn McKay is costume designer. Elisabeth Weber is music director.
The cast includes Chelsea Nectow (Jenna), Gregory Boover (Dr. Pomatter), Yewande Odetoyinbo (Becky), Lyndsay Hart (Dawn), Nicholas Futris (Ogie), Michael King (Earl), Mark Dean (Joe) and Joshua Mason (Cal).
According to Eaton, “Waitress certainly had a hugely popular Broadway run, and the music by Sara Bareilles is unexpectedly evocative. It fits in with all the other musicals we’ve staged here at the Majestic in that it’s more character-based and story-driven. Waitress is a musical that’s very grounded in real life, offering relatable characters and a compelling storyline. And, of course, there’s pie! Granny’s Pie Factory in East Hartford will be our pie sponsor for the show, and their terrific pies will be for sale in our café.”
Tickets to the show range from $35-$38 and can be purchased in person at the box office or by calling (413) 747-7797. Box office hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Doors to the theater will open one hour before the start of a show, which is also when the café opens. For more information, visit www.majestictheater.com
PERFORMANCE DATES FOR WAITRESS
Thursday, April 17 – 7:30pm
Friday, April 18 – 7:30pm
Saturday, April 19 – 2pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 23 – 7pm
Thursday, April 24 – 7:30pm
Friday, April 25 – 7:30pm
Saturday, April 26 – 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, April 27 – 2pm
Wednesday, April 30 – 7pm
Thursday, May 1 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 2 – 7:30pm
Saturday, May 3 – 7:30pm
Sunday, May 4 – 2pm & 7pm
Wednesday, May 7 – 7pm
Thursday, May 8 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 9 – 7:30pm
Saturday, May 10 – 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, May 11 – 2pm
Wednesday, May 14 – 7pm
Thursday, May 15 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 16 – 7:30pm
Saturday, May 17 – 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, May 18 – 2pm
Wednesday, May 21 – 7pm
Thursday, May 22 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 23 – 7:30pm
Saturday, May 24 – 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, May 25 – 2pm
Wednesday, May 28 – 7pm
Thursday, May 29 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 30 – 7:30pm
Saturday, May 31 – 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, June 1 – 2pm
