The musical Waitress is set to not open in Sydney. Producers have decided to end the Melbourne run early and pull the show from that capital. This is the second big musical to be dropped this week, following the Beetlejuice closure.
Limelight magazine said on 28 June 2026 that the Melbourne production will close ahead of schedule. No new dates for a Sydney stint have been set, leaving ticket‑holders disappointed. The decision comes following a string of high‑profile stage closures. Fans expressed frustration on social media. The theatre community noted the rapid pull‑back.