Grimm: Week 3

Seeing Waitress on Broadway

    Over a year ago now my mom, grandmother and I all went to see Waitress on Broadway. The famous Sara Bareilles wrote the score which is probably why it's my favorite show.

    I actually got a great deal on the tickets because one of the actors in the show was also a Youtuber. That Youtuber being Colleen Ballinger gave her audience, including me, a really great discount code. She's such a genuine person and it was amazing to see her on stage finally fulfilling her dream career. One of Colleen's friends, Todrick Hall performed along side as her love interest. Todrick's also a Youtuber, but he's most famous for his choreography skills and being Taylor Swift's best friend.

    I remember walking in that theater and it smelling like delicious sweets. We sat in the front on the second level. Looking over the balcony I could see towers on each side of the enormous stage filled with several fresh pies like a bakery would have. The curtains opened to the song "Opening Up" and the classic pie shop tile floor was revealed. It looked exactly like an old dinner with several tables, booths and waitress's. The discount I got was only for a certain seating area so I was right next to all of Colleen's fans. I watched as those moving shelves parted and Colleen stepped out causing my whole row to light up clapping and cheering with excitement. It was so cool to see her followers in action supporting her during such an important part of her career.

    The story took it's audience on a roller coaster of emotion. From abusive spouses to pregnancy to old supportive friendships to new forbidden love to a motherly love, I couldn't have asked for a better plot. It's a feel good show. If you've ever listened to Sara Bareilles's beautiful soothing pop, soulful style songs, it's like experiencing that vibe through you're eyes instead of ears.

    After the final bows I made my way outside to see some of the cast. Holding my playbill I tried as politely as possible to make my way to the front, but I couldn't get to the rope. Thankfully the majority of Colleen's audience was there so they were easy to talk too and nice enough to pass my playbill up for a signature. Colleen did come out to say hi, but it was only when Todrick made an appearance did I get a signing. That's right I have his signature, I feel so powerful!

    My family and I went out for a fancy dinner after and processed the whole performance. It's so sad now to know I'll never be able to go back again because they took the show off Broadway. If I had the opportunity I might've just moved to New York City so to spend every night at the theater. Even though the show is gone for now, to keep it alive I recommend listening to the soundtrack from the original cast. Sara Bareilles also has an album called Opening Up with a bunch of unused material from her writing process for the show as well as a few that were used. I love Waitress!