Austin: Waitress at Bass Concert Hall
October 21 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$77
“Waitress,” the Tony-nominated Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, opens its Austin run at Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:30 PM as part of the Broadway in Austin series. The run continues through October 23, with tickets starting at $77.
Based on the 2007 film of the same name, “Waitress” follows Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie-maker navigating a difficult marriage and an unexpected pregnancy while dreaming of a better life. Sara Bareilles’ score brought her signature blend of witty, conversational lyricism and genuine emotional depth to the Broadway stage, earning the show widespread critical acclaim and a devoted following during its original Broadway run.
Bass Concert Hall’s scale and production capabilities make it the primary Austin stop for national Broadway tours, giving “Waitress” the technical resources to bring its full staging to the city.
Bareilles’ songwriting for “Waitress” earned her a Tony nomination and helped the show become one of the more musically distinctive entries in recent Broadway history, standing apart from more traditional musical theater scores. Fans looking to make a full night of downtown Austin can also check out The Long Center for the Performing Arts, another major Austin performing arts venue nearby.
Bass Concert Hall, located on the University of Texas campus as part of Texas Performing Arts, is the largest performing arts venue in Central Texas, giving it the scale to host major touring Broadway productions and large-scale concerts that smaller Austin venues simply can’t accommodate. Ample on-campus parking and its central location make it an easy stop for a night out, and the hall’s size and acoustics have made it a regular stop for some of the biggest names touring in classical, country, pop, and musical theater alike. Its campus setting also means visitors can often combine a show with a visit to other UT Austin landmarks nearby.
Performances run October 21 through 23, with an opening-night curtain at 7:30 PM (the Friday, October 23 performance begins at 8:00 PM). Bass Concert Hall offers reserved seating throughout, with lobby concessions and bars open before the show.