Katharine McPhee to depart West End production of Waitress come June
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Popular music singer and former *American Idol* runner-up **Katharine McPhee** will be leaving *[**Waitress The Musical**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3309/waitress-tickets.aspx)* in London’s West End this summer, it has been announced. The actress made her musical theatre debut in the lead role of Jenna Hunterson in Broadway’s *[**Waitress**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3309/waitress-tickets.aspx)*, going on to reprise the role for the [**London Adelphi Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/3/adelphi-theatre.aspx) transfer, which opened earlier this year to rave reviews.
### How long will Katharine McPhee star in *Waitress*?
It seemed like only yesterday that the actress was [**announced to originate the role of Jenna**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/katharine-mcphee-to-star-in-waitress-as-jenna-in-the-west-end-adelphi-theatre-transfer) for the West End production, but now [**her critically acclaimed run**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/london-theatre-review-waitress-starring-katharine-mcphee-at-the-adelphi-theatre) must come to an end. Katharine McPhee’s **final performance** in *Waitress* is **scheduled for Saturday, 15 June 2019**.
While pies may not last forever, Katharine McPhee has **certainly left a recipe for success** because London theatre fans have been just eating up those *Waitress* tickets ever since they were added to the menu. McPhee's successor to the role of Jenna Hunterson will be announced in the coming weeks.
### The cast and crew of Waitress, the West End musical
Currently starring in the West End cast of *Waitress* are **David Hunter** as Dr Pomatter, **Jack McBrayer** as Ogie, **Laura Baldwin** as Dawn, **Marisha Wallace** as Becky, **Peter Hannah** as Earl, and **Shaun Prendergast** as Old Joe. Songs for the musical were written by multi-Grammy-nominated artist Sara Bareilles ('Love Song', 'Brave') and the show is based on the late **Adrienne Shelly**'s 2007 film of the same name, which received a bittersweet premiere at the Sundance Film Festival following Shelly's untimely death. *Waitress* is directed by **Diane Paulus** and features designs by **Scott Pask**, lighting design by **Ken Billington**, and choreography by **Lorin Latarro**.
## Grab your piece of the *Waitress* musical pie from just £24!
Although Katharine McPhee is baking her last pie this June, that doesn't mean you should skip out on this fantastic show! *Waitress* is currently booking at the West End's Adelphi Theatre until 19 October 2019 in an open-ended run. Get a slice of the pie for as low as £24 on select seats. If you're hoping to catch the phenomenal Katharine McPhee before it's too late, then be sure to book sharpish to secure the best seats and prices!
[**Purchase your Waitress London theatre tickets beginning at £24**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3309/waitress-tickets.aspx).