It Used to Be Hers: Sara Bareilles dons her apron once more with ‘Waitress’ live-capture film

Published December 6, 2023 4:14 PM

By JOCELYN NOVECK
AP National Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — She was an admired pop star with a voice like butter. But writing a musical about a woman who bakes pies? When Sara Bareilles was approached more than a decade ago about penning the score for “Waitress” on Broadway, she literally pictured a mountain in front of her, impossible to climb. It was a journey that changed her life. Bareilles now stars as Jenna once again in the live-capture film of “Waitress: The Musical,” playing on screens nationwide beginning Thursday. The singer-songwriter credits the show with giving her the confidence not only to write musicals, but to become a full-fledged Broadway actor.

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