Sara Bareilles Hosted a Spontaneous Cabaret When a Set Piece in Waitress Malfunctioned

Published by Elle on Dec 06, 2023 2:26 PM

The Grammy-winning singer and Tony-nominated actress discusses the power of an audience.

Places, please for ELLE’s monthly column Showstoppers, where theater’s biggest stars reflect upon the moment in their career where the famous phrase “the show must go on” became a little too real. When things don’t go according to plan onstage, here’s how the pros react—and what they take away from it.