“Waitress serves up a slice of perfection.” – Houston Chronicle
Waitress is the smash hit musical loved by many, and TUTS, along with 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, created a brand-new production that came to Houston audiences in April 2025.
This heartwarming musical tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a baker and waitress in an abusive relationship with her husband, Earl. After Jenna unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she begins an affair with her doctor, Dr. James (Jim) Pomatter. Looking for ways out of her troubles, she sees a pie baking contest and its grand prize as her chance. Featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and book by Jessie Nelson, the musical is based on the 2007 film of the same name, written and directed by Adrienne Shelly.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR WAITRESS
CREATIVE TEAM
Sara Bareilles
Music & Lyrics
Jessie Nelson
Book
Adrienne Shelly
Based on the 2007 Film Written & Directed
Lisa Shriver
Director & Choreographer
Matthew Antonio Perri
Music Direction
Julia Hayes Welch
Scenic Design
Danielle Nieves
Costume Design
Robert J. Aguilar
Lighting Design
Haley Parcher
Sound Design
Jason Goldsberry
Hair/Makeup Design
JR Welden
Production Stage Manager
CAST
Kerstin Anderson
as “Jenna”
Tori Gresham
as “Dawn”
Porscha Shaw
as “Becky”
Adam Standley
as “Dr. Jim Pomatter”
Dane Stokinger
as “Earl”
Kennedy Kanagawa
as “Ogie”
Allen Fitzpatrick
as “Joe”
Brandon O’Neill
as “Cal”
Siena Quintos Blodgett and Adeline Miley
Houston’s own sharing the role of “Lulu”
ENSEMBLE
Kristin Burch
Rob Burgess
Carly Corey
Alyza DelPan-Monley
Nik Hagen
Nalica Hennings
Matthew Kacergis
Jordan King
Cherisse Martinelli
Nick McCarthy
Trina Mills
Taylor Niemeyer-Symons
Yusef Seevers
Jason Weitkamp
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