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Interview: Mackenzie Dunn, Gabriyel Thomas and John Waters from ‘Waitress The Musical’

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film and brought to life by a trailblazing female-led creative team, including a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson, an original, uplifting score by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony winner Diane Paulus, Waitress is the irresistible Broadway hit about resilience, friendship and hope that has captured hearts worldwide.

Here is part three of the group interviews from the Waitress: The Musical media call with stars Mackenzie Dunn, Gabriyel Thomas and John Waters.

Interview: John Xintavelonis, Gareth Issac and Keanu Gonzalez from ‘Waitress The Musical’

Here is part two of the group interviews from the Waitress: The Musical media call with Gareth Issac, John Xintavelonis and Keanu Gonzalez.

Interview: Natalie Bassingthwaighte from ‘Waitress The Musical’

Here is part one of the group interviews from the Waitress: The Musical media call with Natalie Bassingthwaite who plays Jenna.

Review: ‘Waitress the Musical’ at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre (2026)

It seems like we’ve been waiting forever for the Broadway smash Waitress the Musical to reach Australian shores, with the show initially slated to debut in 2020 (we all know why that didn’t happen) and after that cancellation, it took a few years for it to finally arrive.

And thank heavens it did, as Waitress is a joyous, feel-good show that is impossible to dislike, with a winning cast, incredible Sara Bareilles song score and an engrossing story that, while familiar, hits all the right beats.

News: ‘Beetlejuice The Musical’ to Open in Adelaide and Sydney

The eight-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical Beetlejuice The Musical will play in Adelaide, before concluding its national tour in Sydney.

News: ‘Death of a Salesman’ Returning for Strictly Limited Season

Following triumphant seasons, five-star reviews and widespread acclaim in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth in 2023-2024, Arthur Miller’s timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Death of a Salesman will return to Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne for a strictly limited two-week season from 11 August, before making its Brisbane debut at QPAC on 28 August.

News: ‘Hair: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical’ Announces Sydney Season Cast

Producers today have announced the Sydney cast for the new Australian production of HAIR, the revolutionary tribal love-rock musical phenomenon that changed the face of theatre forever.

News: Full Cast Announced for ‘STELLA – A New Australian Musical’

The world premiere of STELLA has unveiled its cast, bringing together a powerhouse line-up of Australian stage and screen talent to tell the remarkable story of Miles Franklin.

News: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ announced for Australian Tour

Following record-breaking, sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof has been announced for an Australian Tour, commencing at Theatre Royal Sydney from July 2026, before touring to Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.