The Arts Club Theatre Company welcomes summer with a perfect pair of productions; the uplifting Broadway musical, Waitress at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage June 12 to August 3 and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is coming to the Granville Island Stage June 26 to August 10.
Directed by Ashlie Corcoran, Waitress tells of small-town waitress and expert pie-maker Jenna (Rachel Drance) who dreams of a new life outside of her tumultuous marriage. Facing an unexpected pregnancy that complicates her desires, Jenna sees winning the grand prize in a pie-baking contest as her lifeline. With pals from the diner and a new romance in her corner, will she find it within herself to take this gutsy leap of faith? Featuring a Tony-nominated score by Grammy Award–winning artist Sara Bareilles, this energetic and emotional musical is a treat for the ears and soul.
Based on the 2007 indie film written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, Waitress, the musical premiered on Broadway in April 2016 with a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Bareilles. It marked the first time in Broadway history that a production team was led by women.
“Waitress was a huge hit on Broadway when it first premiered and I’m honoured to be directing this production,” said Ashlie Corcoran, Artistic Director of the Arts Club. “Sara Bareilles’ phenomenal score of charming and moving songs is paired with vivid characters and a profound story. Jenna’s not a typical musical protagonist; she doesn’t always make the best choices, but I feel we can all relate to how incredibly human she is.”
The Arts Club’s production is choreographed by Shelley Stewart Hunt with musical direction by Caitlin Hayes. As Jenna, Waitress is the professional theatre debut of Rachel Drance, whom audiences may know Drance from television shows such as Virgin River and The Flash.
Waitress runs June 12 to August 3, 2025 at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville Street. Tickets are on sale now at artsclub.com
The Mousetrap, the iconic Agatha Christie whodunit is directed by Stephen Drover. The classic manor house mystery takes place on a dark and stormy night, seven strangers are snowed in at a remote English guesthouse while news spreads of a murder in London. The sudden arrival of a police sergeant throws the guests in a panic: the killer is in their midst! The game is now afoot as the sergeant begins to uncover the unsavoury secrets of the visitors. Which one is the murderer? Who will be the next target? For over 70 years, the longest-running play in history has kept audiences guessing. Can you solve this world-famous mystery?
“The Mousetrap is your classic murder mystery. At every turn, it guides the audience on their own detective journey to answer the question of whodunit. With its razor-sharp wit and edge-of-your-seat plot, it’s no wonder The Mousetrap is theatre’s longest-running stage production,” said Ashlie Corcoran, Arts Club Theatre Company Artistic Director.
Corcoran added, “Directed by Stephen Drover, our incredible cast and creative team are creating an extremely stylish and elegant production, paying tribute to the lasting power of Agatha Christie’s writing and closing out our 2024–2025 season.”
The Mousetrap runs June 26 to August 10, 2025 at The Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street. Tickets are on sale now at artsclub.com