Waitress is a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson, adapted from the 2007 film by Adrienne Shelly. This touring production is presented by Des Moines Performing Arts at the Des Moines Civic Center. The story follows Jenna, a small‑town pie maker who navigates love, friendship and personal agency through a warm, pop‑inflected score and ensemble-driven storytelling.