{"id":10312,"date":"2018-08-06T15:31:53","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T22:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jodijacksonshollywood.tv\/?p=10312"},"modified":"2018-08-06T15:36:08","modified_gmt":"2018-08-06T22:36:08","slug":"waitress-pantages-theater-friday-august-3-2018-hollywood-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jodijacksonshollywood.tv\/waitress-pantages-theater-friday-august-3-2018-hollywood-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Waitress- Pantages Theater \u2013 Friday August 3, 2018 \u2013 Hollywood, CA."},"content":{"rendered":"

For me this show was all about the music, delightful and strong, their voices really hit home. Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy\u00ae nominee Sara Bareilles (\u201cBrave,\u201d \u201cLove Song\u201d), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award\u00ae winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). \u201cIt’s an empowering musical of the highest order!\u201d raves the Chicago Tribune.<\/p>\n

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.<\/p>\n

\u201cWAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!\u201d says Entertainment Weekly and \u201ca monumental contribution to Broadway!\u201d according to Marie Claire. Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.<\/p>\n

We celebrate Adrienne Shelly as the writer of the 2007 film WAITRESS, on which our wonderful musical is based. An actor and filmmaker for almost 20 years, she conceived the film while pregnant with her daughter Sophie (“Lulu” in the film), and wrote it in just two weeks. People often ask if Adrienne was a baker, loved pies or if she had been a waitress or had ever lived in the South. She hadn’t. In fact, Sophie was the inspiration for the story. Like many expectant mothers, Adrienne wondered how motherhood would change her life and impact her career. But just like her main character Jenna, once she saw her baby, she immediately fell in love! And she soon realized that she could in fact have it all. In many ways WAITRESS, and Jenna’s story, is Adrienne’s story as well.<\/p>\n

Her legacy has many facets, including The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, which her husband Andy created after her death in 2006. With partners including Sundance, AFI, IFP, Women in Film, Columbia University and Boston University (Adrienne’s Alma Mater), and an advisory board that includes Paul Rudd, Michelle Williams and Keri Russell, ASF’s mission is Supporting Women Filmmakers. Since its inception it has awarded 60 production grants to very talented women all over the world.<\/p>\n

Please visit www.adrienneshellyfoundation.org to honor Adrienne’s memory and support ASF’s critical artistic mission.<\/p>\n

Producers – Barry and Fran Weissler Norton and Elayne Herrick. Director Diane Paulus, Choregrapher Lorin Latarro, Music Supervision & Arrangements, Nadia DiGiallonardo, Set Design – Scott Pask, Costume Design – Suttirat Anne Larlarb, Lighting Design – Ken Billington, Sound Design – Jonathan Deans, Hair & Make Up Design – Richard Mawbey, Associate Director – Nancy Harrington, Associate Choreographer – Abbey O’Brien, Music Coordinator – John Miller.<\/p>\n

CAST:
\nJenna – DESI OAKLEY, Cal – RYAN G. DUNKIN, Dawn – LENNE KLINGAMAN, Becky – CHARITY ANG\u00c9L DAWSON, Joe – LARRY MARSHALL, Earl – NICK BAILEY, Mother – GRACE STOCKDALE, Father – JIM HOGAN, Nurse Norma – MAIESHA McQUEEN, Dr. Pomatter – BRYAN FENKART,Ogie – JEREMY MORSE,Francine – KYRA KENNEDY Lulu – (Thurs. 8\/2 eve., Sat. 8\/4 mat. & eve., Tues., Weds., Sun. mat., Sun. eve.)ELIZABETH LAST Lulu (Fri. 8\/3 eve., Sun. 8\/5 mat. & eve., Thurs., Fri., Sat. mat., Sat. eve.) CATHERINE LAST Ensemble: MARK CHRISTINE, JIM HOGAN, KYRA KENNEDY, MAX KUMANGAI, MAIESHA McQUEEN, GERIANNE P\u00c9REZ, GRACE STOCKDALE<\/p>\n

SWINGS:
\nCHANTE CARMEL, DAVID HUGHEY, EMILY KOCH, BRAD STANDLEY<\/p>\n

DANCE CAPTAIN:
\nMAX KUMANGAI<\/p>\n

UNDERSTUDIES:<\/p>\n

Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of performance.<\/p>\n

For Jenna\u2014KYRA KENNEDY, EMILY KOCH, GRACE STOCKDALE; for Becky\u2014CHANTE CARMEL, MAIESHA McQUEEN; for Dawn\u2014KYRA KENNEDY, EMILY KOCH, GERIANNE P\u00c9REZ; for Dr. Pomatter\u2014JIM HOGAN, BRAD STANDLEY; for Earl\u2014JIM HOGAN, BRAD STANDLEY; for Joe\u2014 DAVID HUGHEY, MAX KUMANGAI; for Ogie\u2014MARK CHRISTINE, JIM HOGAN; for Cal\u2014MARK CHRISTINE, DAVID HUGHEY.<\/p>\n

MUSICAL NUMBERS:<\/p>\n

ACT ONE:
\n\u201cWhat\u2019s Inside\u201d, \u201cOpening Up\u201d, \u201cThe Negative\u201d , \u201cWhat Baking Can Do\u201d, \u201cClub Knocked Up\u201d, Women \u201cWhen He Sees Me\u201d , \u201cIt Only Takes a Taste\u201d, \u201cYou Will Still Be Mine\u201d, \u201cA Soft Place to Land\u201d,\u201cNever Ever Getting Rid of Me\u201d,\u201cBad Idea\u201d.<\/p>\n

ACT TWO:
\n\u201cI Didn\u2019t Plan It\u201d, \u201cBad Idea\u201d (Reprise), \u201cYou Matter to Me\u201d ,\u201cI Love You Like a Table\u201d ,\u201cTake It From an Old Man\u201d ,\u201cShe Used to Be Mine\u201d,\u201cEverything Changes\u201d \u201cOpening Up\u201d(Finale).
\nMusic Director\/Keyboard\u2014RYAN CANTWELL Conductor\/Piano\u2014LILLI WOSK Drums\u2014ELENA BONOMO; Bass\u2014LEXI BODICK Cello\/Guitar\u2014NICK ANTON; Guitar\u2014ED HAMILTON.<\/p>\n

Music Coordinator\u2014JOHN MILLER<\/p>\n

MUSICIANS:
\nLOCAL MUSICIANS:
\nKeyboard Sub\u2014ALBY POTTS Local Contractor\u2014BRIAN MILLER.<\/p>\n

I really enjoyed this show; from the sets, to the songs, and especially the comedy, it really knocked it out of the park.<\/p>\n

\u201cA DELICIOUS TALE THAT’S NOT SIMPLY
\nABOUT GETTING PRINCE CHARMING,
\nBUT GETTING ITS HEROINE TO TAKE
\nACTION AND DISCOVER HER WORTH!\u201d – Variety<\/p>\n

Waitress The Musical
\nThe Pantages Theater
\n(323) 468-1770
\n6233 Hollywood Blvd
\nLos Angeles, CA 90028
\npantagestheatre.net<\/p>\n

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