Waitress

MAY 1 - 25, 2025
GARGARO THEATER

Pittsburgh Regional Premiere

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A musical baked from the heart!
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along — courage.

Featuring the memorable and moving songs, “She Used To Be Mine,” “What Baking Can Do,” and “It Only Takes A Taste.” Waitress is inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film and offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places.The musical celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, family, and the beauty of a well-baked pie.


Book by Jessie Nelson. Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles.

WAITRESS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION
What is a Professional Production?

For over 30 years, PMT has been an anchor in the musical theatre industry in the Pittsburgh region. Professional Productions feature local creative talent both on stage and in backstage roles. Truly unique and unmatched in the city, these productions also support PMT’s mission to provide mentorship and integrated opportunities with students of PMT Conservatory, creating a community of belonging and enhancing the vibrancy of our region. Patrons will enjoy Professional Productions in multiple performance venues including the historic Broadway style Byham Theater in the Cultural District, and PMT’s own Off-Broadway style Gargaro Theater in the West End.

Gargaro Theater

Pittsburgh's Off-Broadway venue in the West End

327 South Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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Exchange Policy

You may exchange tickets to another production within the series up to 24 hours prior to the performance that you are unable to attend.

It is recommended that patrons exchange tickets as early as possible. All exchanges are subject to availability. If you have special seating requirements please advise at time of exchange.

Call 412.539.0900 x232. We will hold tickets at the theater day of performance or provide you with exchanged tickets prior to performance if you have receipt of original tickets or actual tickets. Your original tickets will no longer be valid, OR visit the box office up to one hour prior to the production you are unable to attend.


Accessibility

Pittsburgh Musical Theater is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all patrons. For information about our accessible services please contact our Box Office & Audience Services Manager, Accessibility Coordinator Amber Kocher at 412.539.0900 x232.

American Sign Language interpreted performances are available upon request.

Large print and braille programs are available on request. Braille programs provided by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.


Safety & Prohibited Items

Pittsburgh Musical Theater takes your safety very seriously, and has implemented additional measures to better assure the comfort and protection of all persons who visit or frequent the Gargaro Theater and the West End Canopy. The most critical issue to Pittsburgh Musical Theater is always the safety of our stakeholders; staff, volunteers, visitors, and guests. Our policies are meant to preserve that commitment to security.

  • Oversized bags that exceed 16" x 16" x 8"
  • Weapons of any kind or facsimiles of weapons, including firearms, pellet guns, stun guns, martial arts weapons, pepper spray, pocket/utility knives or cutting instruments
  • Illegal drugs or substances
  • Flammable liquids
  • Fireworks, pyrotechnics, flares or incendiary devices
  • Glass, metal, or plastic containers of any kind including cans, bottles and flasks
  • Outside food or beverages including alcohol
  • Interchangeable/detachable camera lens (No professional photography-unless authorized)
  • Audio/visual recording devices
  • 2 way radios
  • Laser pointers
  • Laptops/tablets
  • Beach balls, projectiles, balloons, permanent markers, spray paint
  • Drones
  • Flashlights
  • Signs, flags, banners
  • Selfie sticks
  • Guests without shoes or shirts
  • Costume masks / masks that are not medical, or are not related to COVID-19 safety
  • Face paints
  • Optical illusions
  • Jewelry that could be used as a weapon including chains and studded bracelets
  • Pets, other than service animals
  • Segways, skateboards, rollerblades, hoverboards, bicycles, helmets, any type of portable seat, other than those approved and required for accessibility
  • Noisemakers, bullhorns, or air horns
  • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements

Unattended items left outside venue doors will be discarded to ensure guest safety.

This list is not all-inclusive and may change or be updated at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.