 On July 16, 2019 it was announced that "Waitress" would end its run on Broadway on January 5, 2020.Bareilles said about the closing, “It is such a bittersweet moment to say goodbye to our home on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, but I am reflecting upon this enormously magical time with a tremendous amount of gratitude...and smiling through tears.I am in awe of the tireless energy and devotion of our company, our crew, our band, and most especially our fans.