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"Opulent scenic design by Martin Flynn and breathtaking costumes by Mary Folino highlight an all-star cast led by Kathryn Brunner as Ella and Brent Thiessen as Prince Topher. Brunner’s kind and gentle demeanor belie powerhouse vocals and complement Thiessen’s charming naivete and earnest desire to do good."
"This beautiful production not only delights in nostalgia, it also breathes progress and power. It’s an uplifting, hopeful, and magical lesson in kindness, compassion, and perseverance."
Pioneer Theatre Company presents
Waitress
Directed by Melinda Pfundstein
Choreography by Natalie Malotke
Music Direction by Tom Griffin
starring
Claire Saunders as Jenna
Candice Woods as Becky
Lexi Rabadi as Dawn
Ben Jacoby as Dr. Pomatter
Brent Thiessen as Earl
Aaron Harrington as Cal
Daniel Plimpton as Ogie
William Parry as Joe
with
Kyle Brand, Jordan Cruz, Zeth Dixon, Marjorie Failoni, Iris Fernelius, Luke Foti, Hailee Harding, Kamaluonalani Matthias, Courtney McMullin, Vincent Ortega, Hazel Pearce
"Waitress at Pioneer Theatre Company is warm, funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful—a slice of musical theatre heaven that you absolutely can’t miss. Go for the pie metaphors, stay for the powerful performances, and leave with your heart a little fuller than before.
REVIEW: "Brent Thiessen (Earl) brings remarkable depth to his role. In lesser hands, the role might collapse into cliché: the brute. Thiessen resists the temptation to play Earl as a stock villain. As it simmers with a barely contained desperation, his portrayal shows a man ripped apart by fear and a fragile ego rather than a monster. In those crevices lies the real horror. Thiessen’s portrayal lends the drama suspense while grounding Jenna’s struggle in a real and emotionally charged reality."
REVIEW: "The vocals? Flawless. The harmonies? Chef’s kiss. It’s a true vocal showcase, and the cast doesn’t miss a note. The casting is so spot-on, it feels like the roles were written after meeting these actors. Each character is distinct and layered, and the actors squeeze every ounce of emotional juice out of their performances."
REVIEW: "Pioneer Theatre Company’s Waitress is a well-balanced recipe for the mind and heart, and ultimately a sweet treat to savor."
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