Streaming Now: ‘Waitress: The Musical’ – A Sweet Blend of Drama, Music, and Pie-Making Magic

1. Release Date: The film was made available for digital purchase on January 9, 2024.
2. Tribeca Film Festival Premiere: It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 12, 2023.
3. Theatrical Release: The film was theatrically released in the United States on December 7, 2023.
4. Digital and Physical Release: Following the digital release, a Blu-ray version was released on February 6, 2024.
5. Box Office Performance: During its opening weekend, the film grossed an estimated $3.2 million.
6. Critical Reception: On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 93% positive rating, and on Metacritic, it has a score of 74, indicating “generally favorable” reviews.
7. Live Stage Recording: The film is a live stage recording of Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson’s 2015 musical.
8. Star Cast: Sara Bareilles leads the cast as Jenna, joined by Charity Angél Dawson, Caitlin Houlahan, Drew Gehling, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Joe Tippett, and Christopher Fitzgerald.
9. Director and Production Team: Diane Paulus directed the stage production, Brett Sullivan directed the film capture, and Nelson served as a film creative advisor.
10. Tribute to Nick Cordero: The 2021 return run paid tribute to Nick Cordero, who originated the role of Earl on Broadway, including a special pie named after him.
11. Film’s Dedication: The film is dedicated to Adrienne Shelly, who directed the endearing 2007 film, and Nick Cordero.
12. Streaming Platforms: The film is available on various digital platforms and VOD services.
13. Film’s Runtime: “Waitress: The Musical” runs for 144 minutes.
14. Special Post-Screening Performance: Sara Bareilles performed musically after the Tribeca Film Festival screening.
15. Times Square Broadcast: During the Tribeca Festival, the film was broadcast with sound through the TSX app onto an 18,000-square-foot digital screen in Times Square.
16. Production Design: The film features sets by Scott Pask, costumes by Suttirat Anne Larlarb, lighting by Ken Billington, and sound by Jonathan Deans.
17. Producers: The film was produced by Barry and Fran Weissler alongside Norton and Elayne Herrick, with music supervision by Nadia DiGiallonardo.