It may make you feel very differently about a Pineapple Upside Down Pie or even Paul Revere and the recitation of the Declaration of Independence. Everyone is in their pursuit of happiness constantly and to many satisfying conclusions. When he partners with also-nerdy Dawn, the audience goes wild. “Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” is comedic gold worthy of Dick Van Dyke. However, when it comes to comedy, Brian Lundy (Ogie) steals the scenes with his loveable nerdy, asthmatic, smitten poet who sweeps Dawn off her reluctant feet – so charming yet so… odd. Socolar brings quite the comedic touch to the stage. Pomatter (David Socolar) becomes Jenna’s love interest, leading to some interesting mixtures in the exam room… His chemistry on stage with Ms. In a bit of a twist, Jenna’s gynecologist Dr. He still genuinely came across as a low-life, completely the opposite to his having played Jesus in Godspell (although he did play Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar). The show alludes to Jenna having married a man like her father, although the character of Earl is never portrayed as physically abusive.
All three characters comprise a wonderful confection.Įarl, Jenna’s awful husband, is played commendably by Shawn W. Marzetta get chances to shine as well, and shine they do.
Ayon is in virtually every scene, magnetic onstage and carrying the vocals to a superb crescendo in, “She Used to be Mine.” Ms. This is a power-house trio leading the show. Her best friends Becky (Dominique Kent) and Dawn (Gabriella Marzetta) are her support system. A baking contest in a nearby county becomes the opportunity for Jenna to win enough money for a fresh start. At the opening, Jenna finds out she is pregnant. WAITRESS is the story of Jenna (Jisel Soleil Ayon in her first touring production), a food server and expert pie baker who dreams of leaving her small town and verbally abusive husband.
Thank goodness I was wearing a practical shirt, because I was laughing so hard, I needed it to wipe my tears! The audience was applauding loudly after every song and laughing so loudly the cast had to pause numerous times. Everything - lead performers, strong ensemble, sets, choreography, and practical effects - was heartwarming and hilarious. The cast opens with, “What’s Inside,” a number to truly open a show. The whole mixture is to a delicious treat. The only thing half-baked about WAITRESS is that it was only in Jacksonville one night! Based on the movie written by Adrienne Shelly, the stage book was written by Jessie Nelson and features original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles.
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