Stephanie Torns to Lead WAITRESS Following Bareilles’s Exit; McPhee Scheduled Thru June 17

BREAKING NEWS: Waitress the Musical Ensemble member Stephanie Torns (also a former “Elphaba” in WICKED The Musical on Broadway and on Tour) will take on the lead role of pregnant pie maker “Jenna” for a 1 month stint starting this Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 through April 8th, 2018.

Torns (who has been with the show since the very beginning appearing in the Ensemble and understudying the role of “Jenna”) takes over from the show’s composer and current leading lady Sara Bareilles who plays her final performance tomorrow, March 11th, 2018 and right before American Idol and Smash favorite Katherine McPhee begins her limited engagement in the Tony and Grammy winning musical starting April 10th, 2018.

How amazing is it to go from appearing in the Ensemble and now getting to be the leading lady 8 times a week.

Congrats Stephanie!!!
Happy Trails Sara!!!

Stephanie Torns to Lead WAITRESS Following Bareilles’s Exit; McPhee Scheduled Thru June 17

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Stephanie Torns, the current Jenna understudy, will take over the leading role on March 13th following the exit of Sara Bareilles. Torns will star until Katharine McPhee takes over on April 10th.

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FIRST LISTEN: Get a first taste of American Idol and Smash favorite Katherine McPhee


FIRST LISTEN: Get a first taste of American Idol and Smash favorite Katherine McPhee performing Waitress the Musical’s 11:00 number SHE USED TO BE MINE.

McPhee will be making her long awaited Broadway Debut as the lead role of pregnant pie maker “Jenna” in the Tony and Grammy nominated musical. She will play a strictly limited run from April 10th, 2018 through June 17th, 2018 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

The show’s composer and current leading lady Tony and Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles will take her final bow this Sunday, March 11th, 2018. Following Bareilles’ final performance and leading up to McPhee’s first performance, the role of “Jenna” will be performed and alternated by understudies Stephanie Torns and Molly Jobe.

How amazing is Katherine as Jenna?

FIRST LISTEN! Hear Katharine McPhee sing “She Used To Be Mine” and don’t miss her starring in Waitress starting April 10!

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SUGAR, BUTTER, SMASH IDOL!!! Get a first look at Katherine McPhee in costume behind t

SUGAR, BUTTER, SMASH IDOL!!! Get a first look at Katherine McPhee in costume behind the scenes at a photoshoot gearing up for her REAL and long awaited Broadway debut in the Tony and Grammy winning smash hit Waitress the Musical.

The American Idol favorite and Smash star will take on the role of “Jenna” for a strictly limited engagement from April 10th, 2018 through June 17th, 2018 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

The show’s composer and current leading lady Sara Bareilles is set to end her limited stint on March 11th, 2018.

In addition if you’re planning to see WAITRESS with Katherine McPhee and are super fans of SMASH, be sure to join us (New York Broadway Tours) on our BE A SMASH Walking Tour where will go on a little fun musical walking adventure exploring some of the actual locations in the Theater district where SMASH was filmed. Learn more about McPhee along with her fellow castmates including Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, and all your favorite cast members. Fun little pre-show fun dedicated to SMASH fans.

BROADWAY HERE SHE COMES!!

Who is excited?



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Katharine McPhee Will Make Her Broadway Debut in Waitress

BREAKING NEWS: BROADWAY HERE SHE COMES!! American Idol favorite and Smash star Katherine McPhee is finally making her REAL Broadway Debut in the Tony and Grammy nominated smash hit Waitress the Musical taking on the lead role of pregnant pie maker “Jenna”. She will begin her run on April 10th, 2018 and will play a strictly limited stint through June 17th, 2018 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

The show’s composer Sara Bareilles (currently playing the role of “Jenna” is set to take her final bow on March 11th, 2018. Around that time between Bareilles’ departure and McPhee’s start date, Ensemble member Stephanie Torns and Swing Molly Jobe will rotate going on for “Jenna”.

Katherine McPhee is no stranger to the world of Broadway playing the na?ve, green, and talented ing?nue that becomes a rising star ?Karen Cartwright? on NBC?s short lived SMASH. On the series, McPhee?s character we all know starts in the pre-Broadway run of the Marilyn Monroe musical BOMBSHELL before jumping into her official Broadway debut in the smash hit Pop/Rock opera HIT LIST.

In addition if you’re planning to see WAITRESS with Katherine and are super fans of SMASH, be sure to join us (New York Broadway Tours) on our BE A SMASH Walking Tour where will go on a little fun musical walking adventure exploring some of the actual locations in the Theater district where SMASH was filmed. Learn more about McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, and all your favorite cast members.

Who is excited about Katherine finally making her Broadway Debut for real and not as her SMASH character “Karen Cartwright”?

Katharine McPhee Will Make Her Broadway Debut in Waitress

Waitress the Musical welcomes Smash and American Idol star Katharine McPhee!

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Will Katharine McPhee Make Broadway Debut This Spring?

BROADWAY TEASE: Acclaimed singer and actress Katherine McPhee is finally heading to Broadway for real in 2018.

The former American Idol runner-up and Smash star made a video on Instagram with Ravi Roth kissing and telling the performer he’ll see her on Broadway.

McPhee is no stranger to the world of Broadway playing the na?ve, green, and talented ing?nue that becomes a rising star “Karen Cartwright” on NBC’s short lived SMASH. On the series, McPhee’s character we all know starts in the pre-Broadway run of the Marilyn Monroe musical BOMBSHELL before jumping into her official Broadway debut in the smash hit Pop/Rock opera HIT LIST.

For those who are also fans of SMASH, be sure to join us (New York Broadway Tours) on our BE A SMASH Walking Tour where will go on a little fun musical walking adventure exploring some of the actual locations in the Theater district where SMASH was filmed. Learn more about McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, and all your favorite cast members.

With what ever show she will be in, this will be the first time it is Katherine McPhee on Broadway (obviously not Katherine as “Karen Cartwright” on Broadway).

Any ideas what show will Katherine McPhee will be in?

Will Katharine McPhee Make Broadway Debut This Spring?

Karen Cartwright may have already made it to Broadway, but Katharine McPhee has plans to make her debut in 2018. McPhee recently revealed on Instagram that she’ll appear in a Broadway show in just matter of weeks.

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