WAITRESS, an uplifting and inspiring musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie, features original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”). Cherished by audiences and critics alike, WAITRESS is inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film and offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places.
Performance Venue
Bloomington Center for the Arts
All Performance Dates
Wednesday, 5/7 at 7:30pm
Content Warnings/Age Recommendations
This production contains mature language & themes, including sexual intimacy and domestic violence. Recommended for ages 14 and older.
Themes
- Jenna wants a better life for herself, and struggles to see a way to achieve this. Her husband is abusive to her, both physically and financially. However, her friends continue to support her and she eventually seizes an opportunity to leave him and pursue the life she wants. She shows what it can look like to keep trying and not give up on a dream. What is a dream you are willing to keep working for, no matter the obstacles?
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!
Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.
Childcare
Childcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.
