Aurora Theatre is thrilled to present Waitress, the beloved Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles, running May 22–June 15, 2025, at the Lawrenceville Arts Center.
Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a talented pie-maker who dreams of a fresh start away from her small town and troubled marriage. When a pie-baking contest offers a chance at a new beginning, Jenna must summon her strength to reshape her life. With a heartfelt score and relatable characters, Waitress has been praised as “a little slice of heaven” by Entertainment Weekly.
Waitress delivers a story of resilience, friendship, and the family we choose, told with Bareilles’ signature warmth and humor. Says Pence: ”What I love about Waitress is how honest it is. It's about the real struggles we as women face - juggling work, families, life's pressures and how we still try to hold onto a piece of ourselves. I know I haven't found that balance yet. When our patrons walk into Joe's Pie Diner they will see themselves onstage. Since the show is set off of Highway 27, which runs right through Georgia, our story will be about our friends, our neighbors; it's a story about us."
Waitress is directed by Amanda Wansa Morgan who serves as the Artistic Director of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. With music direction by Aurora Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Ann-Carol Pence. The cast includes , Daja Rice (Becky), Chloe Cordle (Jenna), Kari Twyman (Dawn), with Michael Stiggers (Dr. Pomatter), Frankie Marasa (Ogie), John Bobek (Earl), Stephan Jones (Joe), and Greg Hunter (Cal).
The production team is led by Ann-Carol Pence (Co-Founder, Producing Artistic Director & Music Director), Jono Davis (Executive Director), Katie Chambers (Associate Artistic Director), Amanda Wansa Morgan (Director), and Kari Twyman (Choreographer). Additional creative and technical leadership includes Katie Ivey (AEA Stage Manager), Rachael Blackwell (Lighting Designer), Anna Lee (Sound Designer & Sound Engineer), Kristin Talley (Props Designer), Alice Neff (Costume Designer & Costume Director), Daniel Pope (Production Manager), and Ashley Hogan (Technical Director).
We Have Pies!
For the run of Waitress, Aurora Theatre is proud to be partnering with local bakery Puzzle Piece Pastries to offer mini pies at the bar—perfect for enjoying during the show! Pies will be available for purchase the day of and are also available for pre-order. Flavors may vary.
Puzzle Piece Pastries is a non-profit organization that empowers individuals with special needs by providing job opportunities, delicious desserts, and supporting programs for children with disabilities.
Preorder a Pie: Click Here
Performances: April 22 through June 15
Thursday & Friday 8pm
Saturday 2:30 & 8 pm
Sunday 2:30pm
Wednesday, April 28 only 10am
Tickets: NOTE: Content Advisory: Contains Adult Language, Adult Content, and Domestic Abuse.
Purchase tickets online at www.auroratheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at (678) 226-6222.
Location:
Lawrenceville Arts Center, home of Aurora Theatre, located at 128 East Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
