Actors’ Playhouse 2024-2025 Mainstage Season

Waitress
Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Book by Jessie Nelson
Based on the Original Screenplay by Adrienne Shelly

March 26 – April 20, 2025

Waitress is a heartwarming musical that serves up a slice of life, sprinkled with humor, resilience, and the joy of self-discovery. This hit Broadway musical revolves around Jenna, a talented piemaker trapped in a loveless marriage, who finds solace and strength through her extraordinary baking skills. As Jenna navigates the challenges of life, love, and motherhood, the musical unfolds with a sweet blend of sincerity and wit. With a soulful score by Sara Bareilles, Waitress is a delectable treat that explores the empowering journey of a woman finding her own recipe for happiness.

“A little slice of heaven!”
– Entertainment Weekly

Mark Your Calendars for These Special Events!

♿ Accessible Performance
Sunday, April 13 | 3:00 p.m.
This performance will feature sign language interpretation and audio description. To reserve accessible seating, call (305) 444-9293 ext. 2

🍹 Happy Hour Supporting Suited for Success / Dress for Success Miami

Hosted by Sibila Law

Thursday, April 17 | 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of drinks, bites, and meaningful impact in support of Suited for Success / Dress for Success Miami. Enjoy BOGO drink specials and delicious treats from Crêpemaker while connecting with others who believe in empowering women to thrive.

Bring a donation of gently worn handbags, shoes, jewelry, or accessories and be entered into a special raffle. Your stylish donations help equip local women with the tools and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace.

Afterward, stay for the 8 p.m. performance of WAITRESS—the hit Broadway musical that celebrates strength, resilience, and new beginnings.

Let’s raise a glass to empowering women, one outfit at a time.

Content Advisories
Waitress contains adult themes including sexual scenes and references, pregnancy, domestic violence, infidelity, mentions of alcohol, and strong language. Parental discretion is advised

The Girl on the Train
Based on the Best-Selling Novel by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks Film
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel

May 14 – June 8, 2025

Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide – this gripping new play will keep audiences guessing until the final moment. The story revolves around Rachel Watson, a troubled woman entangled in a web of intrigue and deceit as she becomes intertwined with the lives of strangers she observes during her daily train commute. The narrative is a captivating exploration of memory, obsession, and the thin line between truth and illusion. This stage adaptation delves into the dark corners of the human psyche, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as the mystery unravels, revealing the shocking secrets beneath the surface.

“Heart-thumping… Don’t miss the hurtling ride of The Girl on the Train.”
– London Theatre Direct

Step By Step
By Peter Quilter

July 16 – August 10, 2025

Three women go on a two-day hike up a hill to honor a recently deceased friend, each carrying an inscribed stone to place as a monument at the peak. But they must get there first – and the climb will be as challenging, unexpected, ridiculous and hilarious as life itself. Written by the acclaimed author known for his hit Broadway play End of the Rainbow, which inspired the Oscar-winning film “Judy” starring Renée Zellweger, Step By Step is a theatrical gem. This United States premiere is a rollercoaster of memories, emotions, and personal revelations, showcasing comedic brilliance through witty dialogue and clever one-liners that will leave audiences laughing out loud.

“One of Quilter’s most humorous and entertaining texts.”
– Forbes