Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 5-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna 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. LOCAL DETAILS: Venue: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center – Thrivent Financial Hall Dates: November 28- December 3, 2017 Times: Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets for Waitress are available now to Season Ticket Holders of the Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series. Groups of 10 or more are also on sale now. Individual tickets will go on sale to the public approximately eight to twelve weeks before opening night. FACTS: The show is based on the 2007 film of the same name which starred actress Keri Russell. This is the first Broadway show in history to feature women in each of the top four creative posts. The show first opened on Broadway in April 2016 and will begin its national tour in October 2017. CREATIVE TEAM: Music – Sara Bareilles Lyrics – Sara Bareilles Book — Jessie Nelson Director – Diane Paulus Choreographer —Lorin Latarro Costume Design – Suttirat Anne Larlarb Set Design – Scott Pask Lighting Design – Christopher Akerlind Sound Design – Jonathan Deans ### .