“Waitress: The Musical” Begins Streaming on Max on February 14

Published: January 14, 2025 — WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL will make its streaming debut FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 on Max in the U.S.

Featuring the Broadway debut of acclaimed Tony(R)-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Sara Bareilles in the lead role, the musical is based on a motion picture of the same name also available on the platform starting February 1, written by the late Adrienne Shelly and starring Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion. The music and lyrics are composed by Bareilles, for which she earned Tony(R) and GRAMMY(R) nominations, and the musical was adapted for the stage by Jessie Nelson.

WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL brings the Tony(R)-nominated Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take a long-abandoned dream off the shelf. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie.

The film also stars Charity Angél Dawson, Caitlin Houlahan, Drew Gehling, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, with Joe Tippett and Christopher Fitzgerald.

WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL was directed by Brett Sullivan, with the musical being directed for the stage by Diane Paulus and adapted by Jessie Nelson. The film was produced by Michael Roiff, Barry & Fran Weissler, Sara Bareilles, Jessie Nelson, and Paul Morphos in association with FilmNation Entertainment.