Last night was a DELICIOUS evening for the company of the current limited engagement Broadway revival of the Tony and Grammy nominated smash hit Waitress. The show celebrated several new cast members OPENING UP at the Diner at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre consisting of….
Ben Thompson (known for also appearing on Broadway in Matilda The Musical, American Idiot, and Holler If Ya Hear Me) who returns to the role of the drunk, arrogant, greedy, and abusive “Earl”,
Nik Dodani (recently in the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen) in the role of the awkward, nerdy, and magical “Ogie”,
Acclaimed stage and screen star Erich Bergen (best known for appearing in the film version of Jersey Boys and on TV’s Madam Secretary) kicking off the 1st of 2 limited returning engagement stints as the hottest doctor in town….. “Dr. Pomatter”,
and last night not least…..
Grammy Award winning singing sensation Jennifer Nettles (Broadway’s Chicago) beginning her month long limited engagement as the show’s new leading lady playing pregnant pie maker “Jenna Hunterson”.
Check out footage the curtain call below of the new cast members taking their bows. It also featured a surprise appearance from the show’s composer and previous leading Sara Bareilles who appeared in the audience for moral support of the new cast members.
Congrats Jennifer, Erich, and Nik!!!
How incredible is that?!!
