Based on the 2007 comedy-drama directed by Adrienne Shelley, Waitress: The Musical, which made a splash on Broadway from 2016 to 2020, made a triumphant return in 2021. Now, Bleecker Street is bringing Broadway to the big screen for a limited time. Starring Sara Bareilles and an impressive supporting cast, Waitress: The Musical serves up a rich and full-calorie treat but gets a little heavy with sweetness in some places.