Northern Stage Brings the Hit Broadway Musical Waitress to White River Junction

Love, laughter, and a whole lot of pie—Waitress is currently showing at Northern Stage in White River Junction.

From March 12 to April 13, 2025, this heartwarming, Tony®-nominated musical will light up the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts.

Directed by Northern Stage’s Producing Artistic Director, Carol Dunne, this production features music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (7-time Grammy® nominee) and a book by Jessie Nelson, based on the beloved film by Adrienne Shelly.

A Cast Full of Stars

Taking the stage for this stellar performance:
🍰 Brianna Kothari Barnes (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Jenna
🍰 Caitlin Kinnunen (The Prom, Tony® nominee) as Dawn
🍰 Rae Agwé (The Lion King on Broadway) as Becky
🍰 Michael Evan Williams (Titanique Off-Broadway) as Dr. Pomatter
🍰 Thom Miller (Once, Spamalot) as Earl

And many more!

A Story That Will Steal Your Heart

Jenna, a small-town diner waitress and expert pie maker, dreams of escaping her troubled life. When a surprise pregnancy and a charming doctor shake things up, she finds hope, friendship, and the courage to start fresh.

“It’s uplifting, empowering, and just leaves you feeling joyous,” says director Carol Dunne. “We are thrilled to present the first production of this Broadway hit in our region.”

Don’t Miss Waitress

🍷 Subscriber Party: March 21 at 6:30 PM – Free drinks and snacks for subscribers
🎭 Post-Show Talkback: March 22 – Chat with the cast and creative team
🥧 Women-Owned Bakery Pop-ups: Special dates to be announced