DETROIT, MI, January 28. 2019 – WAITRESS, the Tony nominated musical will be premiering at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, May 7-19, 2019 for a limited engagement and is looking for two young girls to perform the role of “Lulu” for the duration of the engagement.

WAITRESS tells the story of “Jenna”, an expert pie baker working at a local diner and stuck in a loveless marriage.   Her salvation comes in the form of her daughter, “Lulu.”

The character of “Lulu” is a sweet and carefree 4 to 5-year-old who appears in the production’s finale scene.  Qualified young girls should be shorter than 4’2 and be no older than 5 years and 3 months.  Individual applicants are welcome, as are sets of twins or siblings.

The “Search for Lulu” will take place in Detroit on Tuesday, February 5 from 12 – 3:30 PM at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd.  The audition will consist of the child reading two lines from the show. If possible, parents should bring a current head shot and resume for each child. Headshot, resume and prior acting experience is not required.

Parents or legal guardians must register their child for a time slot in advance of the auditions using Sign Up Genius at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/luluauditionsdetroit.  A limited number of time slots are available, and auditions strictly limited to the first 36 people who sign-up.  No walk-ups will be allowed on the day of the auditions.

The character of “Lulu” will be cast locally in each tour market and two girls are chosen to share the role.  Each girl chosen will perform in 4 performances each week during the two-week engagement.

Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (“I Am Sam”) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Finding Neverland, Pippin, Hair).

Inspired by Adrienne Shelley’s beloved film WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage.  A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness.  But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

“It’s an empowering musical of the highest order!” raves the Chicago Tribune.  “WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly and “a monumental contribution to Broadway!” according to Marie Claire.  Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

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Performance times for WAITRESS appearing May 7 – 19, 2019 at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 West Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:

• Tuesday – Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
• Special open captioned performance on Sunday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for WAITRESS start at $39 (includes facility and parking fees) and are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com, and also by phone at 800-982-2787. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Fisher Theatre box office. For group sales (12 or more) please call 313-871-1132 or email groups@broadwayindetroit.com. Tickets for the open captioned performance may be purchased in person at the Fisher Theatre box office or by phone at 313-872-1000, ext. 0. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.

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