Both me and my guest in this episode had the chance to see "Waitress" on Broadway and we chose not to. And boy, were we both sorry!

It's not often with this podcast that we talk about a show you can see right now. But "Waitress" is one of those shows that had suddenly started appearing on regional stages all over the country so there's a pretty good chance it has, is or soon will be appearing somewhere near you.

It's a feel-good story that also deals with a couple serious issues along the way, providing escapism for audiences while not letting them totally forget about some of the not-so-great stuff going on in the world.

Luckily for me, I got a chance to talk with one of the co-stars of the Virginia Repertory Theatre production of "Waitress" that just opened this past week. Kylee Marquez-Downie has been an emerging talent for a few years and this production marks a chance for more people to see just how amazing she is.

It turns out that she's also a smart, insightful and thoughtful interview and we have a great time reviewing the the impact of Sara Bareilles, how "Waitress" depicts modern relationships, and many more topics.

Be sure to check out my website, ChasingPhantom.net, for more information on "Waitress" and links to many relevant video clips. And if you happen to be in central Virginia and it's still June/July 2025 when you're listening, go to VA-Rep.com for tickets to see Kylee in person in this excellent production.