Waitress

Harper Schmid

Meredith Wakefield

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Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com – 10/23/2017

“And on Friday night, Norton youngster Harper Schmid, 5, one of two local girls cast as Lulu for the Cleveland run, added an adorable touch in her short but sweet time on stage.”

Prewitt Anderson

Estela Antivilo

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Cherry and Spoon – 11/22/2017

“And as a special treat, the role of little Lulu (who appears in the final scene only) is locally cast in each tour stop, and here in Minneapolis is played alternately by Prewitt Anderson and Estela Antivilo. I saw the former, and although only 5 years old and up way past her bedtime, she hit every mark and said every line clearly and stole every heart in the theater”

Isabelle Lee Busch

Eliana Mann

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Faith, Family, and Technology – 12/06/2017

“One other cool thing that I enjoyed about this performance is how they cast 2 young, local girls to trade off playing a small part in the show. 5-year-old Eliana Mann from Urbandale played the part of Lulu in the opening night performance and she was great.”

Anina Frey

Vienna Maas

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Omaha.com – 12/13/2017

“Two little Omaha girls play Jenna’s daughter. Tuesday’s performer, Vienna Maas, was natural and adorable.”

Callie Rodgers

Vivian Southwell

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Lansing State Journal – 01/24/2018

“Of course, one of the key highlights of the evening was DeWitt’s own 4-year-old Callie Rodgers (Vivian Southwell at other performances), making a delightful appearance at the end of the show. She sparkled for the entire audience to enjoy.”

Korie Mitchell

Temperance “Tempie” Oppel

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Baltimore’s Child – 01/31/2018

“But one thing certainly stood out—the adorable little blonde girl who took the stage during the musical’s final scene. Tempie Oppel stole the show as ‘Lulu,’ the main character Jenna’s two-year-old daughter. … Tempie’s lines were few, but the audience was charmed to pieces by her spirited dancing and cute-as-a-button kiss on her stage mom’s cheek. Bravo, Tempie!”

DC Metro Theater Arts – 01/31/2018

“We won’t spoil the ending but let’s say you will leave with tears of joy in your eyes, thanks largely to the arrival of Lulu and all her charms. She was wonderfully played on opening night by Temperance Oppel and will be played on alternate dates by the no doubt equally lovable Korie Mitchell.”

Isabella Maritato

Sophia Vandette

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Buffalo Vibe – 02/07/2018

“And our local kindergarteners who plays five-year-old Lulu must be mentioned. We saw Isabella Maritato on opening night. She could not have been more darling. Sophia Vandette will alternate with her, and surely she is just as adorable.”

Kelsey Davis

Simonne Stern

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BroadwayWorld Boston – 02/23/2018

“On opening night, Simonne Stern from Beverly, MA went on as little Lulu in her Boston Opera House debut (she alternates performances with Kelsey Davis from Millis, MA).”

Ainsley Christof

Camlyn Reace

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Entertainment Central Pittsburgh – 03/07/2018

“Lulu, Jenna’s daughter, appears at the end of the play and provides a beautiful and cute spark. The Lulu part is played by young girls in each city of the tour. On the Pittsburgh tour stop she is played by Ainsley Christof and Camlyn Reace.”

Eliza Chabot

Quinn Johnson

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BroadwayWorld Dallas – 04/03/2018

“And, just in case there weren’t already enough sweet treats on stage, four-year-old Eliza Chabot of Farmers Branch (who alternates nightly with Quinn Johnson of Grapevine), enters late in the evening as the cherry on top, with the most adorable smile you’ve ever seen onstage (and she knows all the lyrics, too!).”

Charlotte Bates

Regan Ciccarelli

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Carolina Curtain Call – 05/10/2018

“In addition, two precious local tots from the Upstate alternate the role of ‘baby’ Lulu in the final scene: Charlotte Bates opened the run and Regan Ciccarelli.”

Alexa Lueck

Eva Pieja

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DC Metro Theater Arts – 05/18/2018

“Jenna’s daughter Lulu is played on alternate performances by two local children, Alexa M. Lueck and Eva Pieja. I saw Miss Lueck, whose dancing with Ogie during curtain call was delightful.”

Olivia James Graves

Ellie James

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Nashville Arts Critic – 06/09/2018

“…at show’s end, there’s a cute five-year-old added to the recipe, Lulu…For Nashville’s dates, Ellie James and Olivia Graves share Lulu duties and in one brief show-ending moment snag the spotlight and the audience’s hearts in the process.”

Lumination Network – 06/07/2018

“An especially interesting feature of the show’s tour comes from the little girls who alternate playing Lulu, Jenna’s daughter: Ellie James and Olivia James Graves, both 5 years old. Both of the girls are local talent, and Waitress marks their acting debut.”

Nashville Parent – 06/07/2018

“And a little something extra sweet comes in the ‘Opening Up’ finale. Here, two local 5-year-old girls – Eleanor ‘Ellie’ James and Olivia James Graves – alternate the role of Jenna’s daughter, Lulu. The walk on role serves as the stage debut for both little girls, certainly a wonderful experience they won’t forget.”

Camryn Cavaliero

Liana Gurevich

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Around the Town Chicago – 07/04/2018

“…and the baby, around four years later, Lulu is handled by two actresses, Liana Gurevich (who we saw tonight) and Camryn Cavaliero.”

Rosalie Manson

Addie Manthey

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Baltimore’s Child – 07/27/2018

“Still, by the time Jenna is triumphantly hefting her young daughter (played in rotation by Wisconsin-based urchins Rosalie Manson and Addie Manthey) there’s reason to be happy for everyone who deserves it.”

Isthmus – 07/26/2018

“Be sure to look for two of Madison’s littlest local actors in the finale: Rosalie Manson and Addie Manthey alternate in walk-on roles as Lulu – the cute-as-a-button namesake of the reinvented, reinvigorated diner, and the inspiration for Jenna’s new life.”

The Cap Times – 07/25/2018

“Finish off with a cute cameo from a Wisconsin kindergartener (Rosalie Manson, 5, from La Crosse) and that might just be all the ingredients we need.”

Catherine Last

Elizabeth Last

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Observations Along the Road – 08/05/2018

“The remaining two cast members were Elizabeth and Catherine Last, who play Jenna’s daughter, Lulu, in the last scene. They alternate the role; we had Elizabeth at our performance. Their main job is to come on stage and be cute, and they do.”

Madelyn Carlson

Bailey Gonzalez

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Broadway World Seattle – 09/12/18

“And last, but certainly not least, local actress Bailey Gonzalez stole everyone’s heart in her few moments at the end as Jenna’s daughter Lulu.”

Charlotte “Coco” Stats

Eva Carreon

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Vmedia Backstage – 10/21/2018

“Jenna’s daughter Lulu is played on alternate performances by two local kids, Coco Stats and Eva Carreon and they are both aspiring.”

Catherine Last

Elizabeth Last

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Stage Scene LA – 11/13/2018

“Child charmers Catherine Last and Elizabeth Last alternate as Lulu.”

Kensley Dibble

Sloane Viora

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Daily Actor – 11/29/2018

“And a special shout out to San Diego’s own Kensley Dibble, who plays Jenna’s daughter, Lulu (Sloane Viora shares the role with her), at the end of the show. She actually gave Morse a run for his money as a scene stealer.”

The San Diego Union-Tribune – 11/28/2018

“On Wednesday night, 5-year-old Kensley Dibble danced her toes off as Lulu, Jenna’s daughter. She alternates in the part this week with 5-year-old Sloane Viora of Point Loma.”

Remy Reith

Brooklyn Wells

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The Spokesman-Review – 12/13/2018

“Brooklyn Wells, one of two area 4-year-old girls cast as Lulu, Jenna’s daughter, was adorable on Wednesday night. She’ll share the role with Remy Reith, who lives in Cheney.”

Elizabeth Kellet

Katherine Thompson

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BroadwayWorld Memphis – 01/16/2019

“Finally worthy of mention are…local Memphian Katherine Thompson, who was specially cast to play Jenna’s daughter Lulu in the show’s Memphis run. She splits the role with fellow Memphian Elizabeth Ruby Kellet, and both young ladies are precious.”

Devyn McDowell

Arabelle Pitera

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BroadwayWorld NationalTours – 02/13/2019

“Making her professional debut is Richmond local, Devyn McDowell, who is adorable as Jenna’s daughter.”

Bailey Dorman

Whitney Shillingford

EU Jacksonville – 03/13/2019

“Quite charmingly, two local girls were cast to play young Lulu. Bailey Dorman of Orange Park (age 5) and Whitney Shillingford of San Marco (age 4) contribute a precious dose of cuteness to the musical’s finale. Lulu is locally cast in every tour market and two girls share the role through the week-long engagement. The girls did an amazing job!”

Penelope Garcia

Norah Morley

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On Stage Blog – 03/29/2019

“Another great treat for the audience is the character of ‘Lulu.’ The production hires local actors to play the young child, and the two alternating roles in St Louis will be Penelope Garcia and Norah Morley, both 5 years old.”

Annderson Goodnight

Allie Stacy

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The Herald Bulletin – 04/24/19

“The character of Jenna’s daughter Lulu is cast locally in each tour market and two girls are chosen to share the role. Tuesday’s performance featured Annderson Goodnight, a 5-year-old Lebanon girl. She alternates the role with Allie Stacy, 5 of Westfield.”

Stella Vaslet

Bridget Hope Whitty

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The Westerly Sun – 05/30/2019

“The arrival onstage of Lulu (4-year-old Bridget Hope Whitty, who lives in Lincoln, is beyond adorable) brings down the house. The character of Lulu, Jenna’s daughter, was cast locally, with two girls chosen to share the role; Whitty and Stella Vaslet alternate performances. Such a sweet touch.”

Giuliana Aprile Bartlett

Charlotte Sydney Harrington

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Patch Naugatuck – 06/19/2019

“Giuliana Aprile Bartlett makes her theatre debu as Lulu; she shares the role with Charlotte Sydney Harrington, and was just adorable when she appeared in the final scene and the curtain call.”