Interview: Mueller, Gehling & Ushkowitz Are Opening Up About Mishaps, Mayhem & Memories at WAITRESS!

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Five months into its Broadway run and WAITRESS is still going strong, selling out the pie-scented Brooks Atkinson Theatre on a nightly basis. Audiences have made their love for the show known, but they're not the the only ones who remain in awe of Sara Bareilles' first musical. Below, Jessie Mueller, Drew Gehling and Jenna Ushkowitz are updating us on life backstage at WAITRESS. It's not a bad idea to check out the full interview below!

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