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Port Hope: “Waitress” begins performances at the Capitol Theatre on June 13

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Waitress tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage by entering a pie competition. But when she meets her new doctor, her plans get more complicated, and sugar, butter, and flour simply won’t solve this conundrum. 

Featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, Waitress is the hit musical that’s “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly).

Originally based on the motion picture by Adrienne Shelly, the music and lyrics were developed by Sara Bareilles with the book by Jessie Nelson. After an incredibly successful five year run on Broadway the show closed in 2020 but has continued to tour globally since.

Cast:

KAYLEE HARWOOD - Jenna

MALINDA CARROLL - Becky

LIA LUZ - Dawn

SAYER ROBERTS - Dr. Pomatter

MICHAEL COX - Earl

BEAU DIXON - Cal

CAULIN MOORE - Ogie

OLIVER DENNIS - Joe

TAYLOR LOVELACE - Nurse Norma/Ensemble

MARGARET THOMPSON - Francine/Ensemble

CLEA MCCAFFREY - Ensemble

NAOMI KERR - Lulu

Creative Team:

ROB KEMPSON - Director

PATRICIA ALLISON - Choreographer & Associate Director

JONATHAN CORKAL-ASTORGA - Music Director

BRANDON KLEIMAN - Set Designer

JARETH LI - Costume Designer & Lighting Designer

EMILY C. PORTER - Sound Designer

TAMARA PROTIĆ - Stage Manager

Recommended for 14+, contains mature themes.

Run time is approximately 150 minutes, with 1 intermission.

SPECIAL DATES:

Pay-What-You-Can Preview - June 13

Talk Back Thursday - June 19, June 26

Indigenous Community Night - June 20

Relaxed Performance - June 22

Tickets:

Adults - $48

30 and Under - $40

Visit capitoltheatre.com.