Lexi’s Monthly Musical Review: Waitress

Hello readers! I’m so happy to be back writing reviews again! This February, I got to see the hit musical Waitress at the Boston Opera House, and this month’s review will be about my thoughts on seeing it! Without further adieu, let’s get on with the show!

Plot:

With music from Sara Bareilles, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a small town waitress stuck in an abusive marriage who enters a pie making contest after finding out she’s pregnant. Along the way, she has an affair with her doctor and she ultimately divorces her husband to have a better life for her and her daughter.

Cast:

Desi Oakley as Jenna

Bryan Fenkart as Dr. Pomatter

Nick Bailey as Earl

Charity Angel Dawson as Becky

Lenne Klingaman as Dawn

Larry Marshall as Joe

Ryan G. Duncan as Cal

Maiesha McQueen as Nurse Norma

Harper Schmid, Meredith Wakefield, Vienna Maas all play Lulu at different performances

Thoughts and Opinions:

I had an amazing time seeing this fantastic show! The cast was absolutely amazing and they all did a wonderful job. I’d like to give kudos to Desi Oakley for her heartwarming and very realistic portrayal of Jenna. Jenna is a role that could too easily fall into the trap of “damsel in distress” and Desi gave Jenna a fighting spirit that makes the character unique. I urge everyone to listen to the soundtrack (especially the songs “She Used to be Mine” and “What Baking Can Do”), it is absolutely wonderful! The show is an absolute delight to see and I highly recommend listening to the soundtrack or going to see it in person!