 In June 2016, Bareilles performed the part of Ariel in a two-night live presentation of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Hollywood Bowl.She performed the Joni Mitchell song "Both Sides, Now" during the "In Memoriam" homage at the 89th Academy Awards in February 2017.On March 31, 2017, Bareilles took to the Broadway stage in the role of Jenna Hunterson in "Waitress" for a 10-week engagement.