Waitress in the West End | "Bad Idea", "A Soft Place to Land" and "Opening Up (finale)" performances

Katharine McPhee, Marisha Wallace Laura Baldwin and David Hunter showed off their incredible talent performing three numbers from the hit musical ahead of its West End premiere.
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[@whatsonstage]

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[@mayzielb]

These kinds of videos don't do the live performances any justice. I saw it last night and it was phenomenal from start to finish.

[@leahwentworth3779]

Actually it just came to the West end they will need to get use to the theatre then instead to do live performances for some while but we can get some clips of this amazing casts but it will do live performances soon someday

[@vivianapereyra6529]

I agree. These videos don't do it justice!

[@laurduncan]

Wish I could have gotten the chance to see it with Katharine McPhee live! Curtain closed on her last performance already though :(

[@tess2082]

@@laurduncan sarra bareilles is playing the role now though.. Isn't that more interesting?

[@LaLemonie]

@@tess2082 I saw it with Sara and it was truly amazing. I'm so glad I got to see it (and her) before they closed down.

[@Lily-pc7nj]

I love this musical but I couldn’t stop giggling once I realized how far up the pie box jumps when they’re both hitting the table 😂

[@18louise1819]

This is not what the musical is like, I saw it on Saturday and it was incredible. The singing (apart from oge) was faultless and beautiful. The chemistry between the leads was definitely there. So happy I was able to see David Hunter and Katherine Mcphee, if could afford it I would see it many more times. I highly recommend.

[@maxyoutubechannel]

who was playing ogie when you went to see it?

[@18louise1819]

@@maxyoutubechannel Jack Mcbrayer

[@TheGadgetPanda]

I saw it last week and was blown away. Obviously McPhee was astonishing and Jack McBrayer was a laugh riot, but the real revelation was Laura Baldwin as Dawn. I know everyone will have opinions, and some amazing women have sung that role, but her performance as Dawn was (to my eyes and ears) just so much better than the videos I’ve seen on KZbin or listened to on the original cast album.

[@nhage86]

First of all, David Hunter's cute little lisp has me crushin' hard! Second, I'm not a Kat McPhee fan in general but I think she's a great Jenna. Third of all, I love this show so much and wish I could see it in the West End!

[@_charleywright]

Since it opened it London a couple weeks ago, I've seen it twice and sobbed both times. Beautiful musical. Love the whole cast - just need an album now!!

[@bailey7045]

IM ACTUALLY CRYING I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH

[@krystinalerwill970]

Same!!!

[@Angelmirkov23]

God I love “Soft Place To Land” the way the lighting changes when they blow the flour and the soft delicate movement throughout the song I’m sobbing

[@hannahtan9596]

Angel Noelle IRL ITS BETTER BUT YES ITS MY FAV PART 😭😭😭😍😍

[@NFTProductions]

Katharine McPhee is amazing!!

[@elisemyniece7300]

I saw this show about a year ago with this cast and it was truly incredible! I was also lucky enough to get to go backstage. An unforgettable experience! Loved every second.

[@rubywilliams5688]

Jus watched this and it’s so much better live😍

[@jaimeesummer5334]

Karen Cartright finally got her dream ✨

[@kimnguyen-tl8gx]

oh god my HEART i love this show too much

[@liznewchurch]

David Hunter is wonderful!

[@katiemogilla7935]

he’s so beautiful omg

[@FriggenSilver]

5:55 wait..... KENNETH? IS FIX IT FELIX PLAYING OKCWITHABULLET???? amazing.

[@annahughes144]

Saw it last night. He is great at the acting but his voice is distractingly bad :(

[@jamesb.ofdesertdistrict567]

His singing is so bad that is actually adds to the character. And Laura’s chemistry with him IS OUT OF THIS WOOOOORLD!

[@rafahaque6693]

i saw him live he is hilarioussss😂

[@maisyparsons8364]

Saw this live the other weekend!! Honestly the best thing I’ve ever seen x

[@annmcclure3426]

Was at the show last night !!! Absolutely INCREDIBLE !!!! The cast was amazing, each character was fantastic, the talent amazing, brilliant chemistry, LOVED IT !!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍😍😍

[@XxOrlenaXx]

Saw this yesterday this video definitely doesn’t do it justice I enjoyed it so much yesterday it was amazing

[@Marr-in-Memphis]

I LOVE this show! Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@edith3935]

going to see this in june for my birthday! can't wait!

[@pandamonika]

I forgot Jack McBrayer was in this until I noticed that Kenneth smile!

[@facedown8069]

When they all sing in harmony uwu

[@pandamonika]

Yeah, it's pretty bad, they all sound flat. Might be the sound mixing, though.

[@Miguel-dq6fs]

his little lisp is attractive

[@vhartson]

Oh they changed the choreography at the end of Bad Idea?? Interesting. It’s not as sexual now lol.

[@audreyjohnson3604]

Victoria Hartson They might’ve changed it to better suit the British audience? Just a guess!

[@annagoodall2571]

I saw this is in the west end and this wasn’t the actual ending, xx

[@jacejuliano6232]

The choreography has become less and less sexual since Jessie Mueller left. 😂 If you watch videos of her and Drew Gehling singing this song, she fully LEAPS onto the table. It is insane.

[@robynsummer5628]

Saw this yesterday and it was very sexual for Bad Idea and the Reprise - don’t worry 😂

[@emilykranking9996]

They hid some things at the dress rehearsal. Like Dawn's real outfit at the last song

[@mirandapiana9070]

can't wait to watch it!!!!!

[@Lauraartist68]

great musical .. i enjoyed so much

[@marveltoadbsswl39]

Every show has its bad nights. This show is amazing in real life.

[@glennorange]

Saw the touring show last week and it was phenomenal!!

[@bellajezz1]

This is amazing! Looks like such an entertaining show I’d love to see it! On another note though.....can we just take a minute to really comprehend the skills required to do this, and do it well! Especially the first song. Let’s make a little list, shall we? Constant movement + Choreography and spatial awareness between them + The vocal ability required to sustain the unrelenting pace, phrasing and structure of basically every component of the song, on pitch with perfect tone + Finally topped of with craaaazy harmonies, key changes, runs and vocal dynamics!! WOW 🤩 💯 🏆

[@oliviaxx743]

wow a soft place to land is so stunning😍

[@dalgetyplayers1018]

Amazing video and great content!!

[@abiroseb96]

I hope they bring this show back!

[@mvs1122]

I love them

[@TheMasterwitcher]

The harmonies during the riff where all over the place but it could be sound quality as well.

[@lucygledhill6431]

Going to see it on Saturday!!!!!! They're all incredible- so excited!

[@aderiusscott2220]

How was it?

[@lucygledhill6431]

Aderius Scott it was incredible!! Such a stunning cast! 😍🥧

[@aderiusscott2220]

@@lucygledhill6431 idk what these haters are talking about..

[@helenskinner9699]

I am going to see this with my school drama department in June. Can't wait

[@callumbowyer1043]

It's not on in June but ok...

[@helenskinner9699]

I am not the best with dates

[@lewv6682]

@@callumbowyer1043 actually it's booking until October right now so should be on in June!

[@kithand1106]

@@lewv6682 but i have tickets for closing night in may...?

[@lewv6682]

@@kithand1106 nope that's just the end of the first booking period hun, that's how West End shows work. It's not closing!

[@xAbbieCx13]

Jesus it annoys me so much how judgemental and negative the comments are! I'm so excited to see this in May!

[@georgiacatt1979]

the advert before this video was it only takes a taste lol

[@E3g4]

Omg I went to see this performance

[@chlo3mak]

i HAVE to go i’ve been waiting for waitress for way too long to come to the westend and not see it.. no way am i not seeing it

[@truenorthherbals4306]

Sugar, butter, flower... so good.

[@AmieMariah_]

Oh hey there Olivia Moore 👋🏻

[@MsClelia]

I don't know when this was shot but I saw the show 2 days ago and it was 193929x better than this, like hands down phenomenal! Both in terms of vocal and acting performance! I'm assuming maybe this was a special press rehearsal or something, idk? Because they really go full out live :)

[@mimikabir6592]

Omg the show is way way better than this preview! Not that the preview was bad because they r both amazing but THE SHOW WAS UNREAL

[@mustbeinwantofawife]

I know what's right for me, it's the only thing I've never done... What a mood

[@clairegrant1667]

OMG this looks so good! Too bad it’s all the way London 😫

[@leahwentworth3779]

There’s tour of the show in the other place

[@happynote2152]

This number probably calls for pretty strong breath mints for the performance

[@sofiasarkava7537]

They don't seem to have any chemistry at the "Bad Idea"..

[@arleen123100]

Well this was probably their dress run or first performance so give them chance yeah😊💙

[@arleen123100]

Yeah it was their dress!

[@AlexisCoram]

Agree but I saw the show on Thursday and this video doesn’t do it justice... at all.

[@jackgulliford2326]

Their chemistry throughout the show is truly incredible, saw it on Friday

[@KatieKrysa]

I've seen it twice and they have amazing chemistry.

[@jessicannerose]

peep olivia moore heyyyYy verRrRrRonica

[@sssophie9292]

Hey yo

[@taliathetree123]

jessicannotsing oooooo

[@cristinasjourney]

And there is Nicole Dennis!!!

[@JohnnyYCWang]

Kat’s wig is different right?

[@leahlo5133]

Fun fact David hunter also played Charlie in kinky boots at the same theatre a year before

[@myleschandler3951]

My question is what do they do with the leftover ingredients?

[@19JayBie]

thats what i keep asking too ahhahah

[@lyricals7272]

I NEED a full bootleg.

[@Sophie_Stedman]

K but is it just me that's offended by the like 3 claps they got at the end?! O.O

[@waitress1009]

Sophie these performances were just for the press I think! But yeah .....

[@caitlinwilliams197]

These are just press previews! So most will be busy filming/taking photos or writing reviews! ☺️

[@vivianapereyra6529]

They should've edited out those claps at the end!

[@xdinaryheroesluv]

yeah the show doenst look like it was even finished yet the menus are blank and they didn’t change their outfits at all lol

[@sneepsnorp4278]

Oh lord their accents 😂 I still have hope though

[@hannahl1313]

Where’s dawn’s baby bump??

[@jaimeesummer5334]

It might be spoilers?

[@jaimeesummer5334]

For press release I mean

[@juliakawall1574]

Did they change the harmonies in bad idea and opening up? They sound weird

[@wickedlyblonde1]

That...wig?

[@Isabella-gv1dp]

Who's playing Jenna in this video?

[@Gosiaczekmroz]

McPhee

[@amybates6153]

Katherine McPhee

[@aderiusscott2220]

Isn't that Marisha Wallace from Aladdin and Something Rotten?

[@catheriner7786]

I came to see if they had English accents or if did the southern American twang!

[@thethirdversionofalex3398]

The Bad Idea wasn’t as, energetic? As it usually is I don’t know if it was just that they were tired are whatever but it seemed a little slow. Now I haven’t seen it live so I’m not sure if it was just the performance or what.

[@mychalbodeman]

Cast Recording???????????????????

[@yakasm8873]

Olivia Moore for Jenna!!!

[@luwirap]

Why does it feels like they are all uncomfortable. The Bad Idea wasnt sexual, the soft place to land is a snoozefest and the opening up feels like they are all trying so hard not to mess up the choreography and it cost them the emotion. Is this a dress rehearsal or something? It paints Katherine a bad light.

[@erinkavanagh-hall5465]

Press performance.

[@luwirap]

@@erinkavanagh-hall5465 ooooh... That explains why the audience dont clap...

[@Leahnbea]

I’m still upset they didn’t end up together

[@peachy.peachy.peachy]

Leah May Spoilers 😂

[@leahlo5133]

Just Peachy ahh sorry 😂

[@DrumminAlaina]

Leah May Well, that’s how life goes...

[@maddoxbane5598]

soo no they still have their uniforms at the end? sad

[@edwxrdfox]

Seeing as this was a press release I don't think they had all the costumes sorted. On the video of their first curtain call on Instagram you can see all the waitresses have changed into the outfits you'd expect them to wear in the finale.

[@minsusings]

Is Dawn not pregnant at the end of the show in the west end version?

[@westendbroadwaymusicalaudi8681]

Minsu Song yes she is! This is just a press performance where they did three songs x

[@bonniemcghee05]

Major spoiler x

[@E3g4]

This was amazing but awkward to watch with my mum sat next to me

[@kaylie2496]

How on earth does lulu have that much hair

[@SolarisMusic]

I swear her entire choreo for Bad Idea looked forced and I'm just wondering where all the chemistry went

[@tinmuv]

6:00 Is that the guy from 30 Rock? I thought he had a bigger career than that 😆

[@lionelmarcussolaris2858]

Is it just me or did they make bad idea slower? It doesn't really give the same excitement as the original.

[@lilibet1538]

Am I the only one that’s thinking this doesn’t compare to the obvious and not really liking it that much

[@jacejuliano6232]

Lilibet Nope! I will always be partial to the OBC.

[@BriannaGibbsLovatictaylorcyrus]

Nah you ain’t

[@elven-magic-rules2356]

I really love the oc, and I saw it live when Nicolette had her run. Both were absolutely amazing, for some reason this one just isn't working for me :/

[@hanrose9474]

Lilibet I saw this on west end second performance and I can tell you now it’s was amazing! I feel like all casts are each incredible in their own special way, videos never compare to the kick of a live show :)

[@AlexisCoram]

This video just doesn’t do the cast justice. I was blown away when I saw it on Thursday... Kat is amazing.

[@xubs5919]

is it just me or does Kat not show much emotion in this? (perhaps this is press but still)

[@Sortaboring]

was it just me or was "bad idea" just "bad"

[@xubs5919]

LOL

[@misxcraziichick]

Sortaboring they seemed stiff. I have seen the show in ny and bunch of youtube videos and the way the others act with each other seems natural even though its acting

[@deonnacortez52]

Their chemistry in stage is so awkward

[@courtneyzoller1074]

This is Jack McBrayer erasure

[@shwing9760]

I wasn't feeling their chemistry

[@MasonThomas_yt]

They don't have the chemistry and it's definitely not Kat's fault lol. Why did he lean her on her face?!?

[@hannab129]

They DEFINITELY have amazing chemistry live! Maybe they were just feeling uncomfortable knowing they were going to be reviewed about everything they did (right and wrong). But I saw it live last week, and this video doesn't do it justice how amazing this cast was and how amazing the chemistry between Kat and David actually is!

[@rosatodd5763]

don't love the new pomatter :(

[@shwing9760]

I dont really like his voice.. He sounds like Christian Slater mixed with Bernie

[@MM-ww7dk]

What a stupid link/advert

[@ellafearless9700]

It’s an amazing song but isnt it like promoting and glamorizing adultery?

[@ryanfaure3120]

I mean... They do acknowledge it's a bad idea 😂 Also let's remember she's stuck in an abusive relationship

[@ellafearless9700]

@@ryanfaure3120 yeah but if you didn't have the background story tho

[@ryanfaure3120]

@@ellafearless9700 Yeah I totally get that, but it's kinda the point of musical theatre, they sing when they make bad life choices 😂

[@TheHerothief]

is it me or are the choreographies horrible?

[@mickey11254]

West end does broadway better tbh

[@sooupys]

Oh man. This is...bad. the accents are bad, there's no chemistry, the singing feels flat and emotionless, katherine's wig a mess. Bad Idea especially made me cringe extremely hard. It just...isn't good.

[@hannab129]

See it live first, then judge :)

[@kirad7767]

This was awful

[@johnjohntawan1490]

Katharine is a bad actress. Yikes