Broadway hit Waitress celebrates 10th anniversary with Austin homecoming

A little laughter, a little love and a whole lot of pie! The beloved Broadway musical Waitress is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special tour stopping right here in Austin. Actor Connor Lewis, who plays Dr.

Pomatter, joined We Are Austin to share what makes this milestone so meaningful, why Central Texas feels like a second home and what audiences can expect from this heartwarming musical. Actor Connor Lewis, who plays Dr. Pomatter, joined We Are Austin to share what makes this milestone so meaningful, why Central Texas feels like a second home and what audiences can expect from this heartwarming musical.

Watch the full interview above! A sweet celebration 10 years in the making For Connor, joining the anniversary tour is a dream come true. "I've listened to this music for ten years now, and my sister's playing it through the wall," Connor shared.

"I've known these songs for years, and to get to now share them with a whole audience of people is just such a blessing." Originally from New Jersey, Connor spent four years in Central Texas, making the Austin stop an especially meaningful homecoming. Originally from New Jersey, Connor spent four years in Central Texas, making the Austin stop an especially meaningful homecoming.

"It feels like I can sort of breathe a little deeper here. The skies are a little bigger," he said. Love, laughter and a little bit of drama Waitress follows Jenna, a small-town baker navigating life's challenges while finding comfort in friendship, love and her talent for making pies.

"I've listened to this music for ten years now, and my sister's playing it through the wall," Connor shared. "I've known these songs for years, and to get to now share them with a whole audience of people is just such a blessing." Connor describes the musical as a story filled with humor, heart and complicated relationships.

His character, Dr. Pomatter, is a gynecologist from Connecticut adjusting to life in a new town. "He's a sweet guy.

He sometimes doesn't really have the best filter," Connor explained. He also shared that one of his favorite parts of performing is winning over the audience as they get to know his quirky character. "We handle it really well by making sure that we have a very strong cast family," Connor shared.

"We're very kind to each other. We support each other as much as we can." Finding humor in life's complicated moments While Waitress explores emotional topics, Connor says the show's humor helps create a memorable experience. He especially loves the scenes featuring Ogie, played by David Freed, whose spontaneous poetry and physical comedy regularly leave him laughing backstage.

He also shared that one of his favorite parts of performing is winning over the audience as they get to know his quirky character. Balancing the musical's lighter moments with its deeper themes takes teamwork. "We handle it really well by making sure that we have a very strong cast family," Connor shared.

"We're very kind to each other. We support each other as much as we can." And the award for favorite pie goes to... Of course, you can't talk about Waitress without talking about pie!

Connor revealed that his personal favorite is Edwards Chocolate Cream Pie, found in the grocery store's frozen section. "I cannot buy it for myself, or I will eat the whole thing," he joked. What Connor hopes Austin audiences take away Beyond the laughs and delicious desserts, Connor hopes audiences leave the theater with a reminder about the power of love.

He especially loves the scenes featuring Ogie, played by David Freed, whose spontaneous poetry and physical comedy regularly leave him laughing backstage. "I hope they take away the feeling that love is a lot closer than you think," he shared. "It's often in the most unexpected places, and it's complicated and messy, but it is what keeps the world going." See Waitress in Austin October 21–23, 2026 Don't miss this special 10th anniversary production and Connor's Central Texas homecoming!

For tickets and additional information, visit BroadwayInAustin.com. Watch the full We Are Austin interview above to hear more from Connor Lewis about bringing Waitress to life! For tickets and additional information, visit BroadwayInAustin.com.