"Earl, obviously, is not the kind of guy you want to have a baby with. But as Jenna quips to her friends while waiting for the results of a pregnancy test, "I do stupid things when I drink - like sleep with my husband.""
"This is clear from the very beginning of Waitress, as the sounds of sweet, clear voices are heard around the stage. "Sugar - butter - flour," they sing as the curtain opens on the quaint Joe's Diner."
Broadway Rose Theatre Company is presenting two major musicals this summer, starting with the contemporary production 'Waitress.' Directed by Lyn Cramer, this innovative piece features a female-centric narrative that blends realistic character struggles with elements of magical realism. Set in Joe's Diner in the American South, it follows protagonist Jenna, a talented pie-maker, as she navigates a challenging life with an abusive husband and personal dreams. The musical's opening, featuring the memorable line "Sugar - butter - flour," sets a tone of whimsical storytelling intertwined with Jenna's emotional struggles, offering viewers a unique theatrical experience.
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