When people think about the musical “Waitress,” they often remember two things: The whimsical names of the pies baked by diner waitress Jenna and the beautiful and heartbreaking song she sings at the ...

‘The music in ‘Waitress’ is gorgeous and beautifully blends a singer-songwriter style with storytelling,” says Carol Dunne. “This is a musical about finding the courage to make our dreams come true.

That said, “Waitress” is a feel-good musical filled with thinly drawn characters and only one developed role, and typical musical comedy situations save for the central romance. Dunne, Northern ...