The Australian production of Waitress has cancelled its planned Sydney season, with producers John Frost for Crossroads Live confirming the musical will conclude its run in Melbourne on 19 July.

A brief statement on the Waitress website announced that the Sydney engagement at the Lyric Theatre would no longer proceed.

“Regrettably, the Sydney season of Waitress will not proceed,” the statement said. “Ticketmaster are actively engaging with ticket holders with further information regarding refunds. We understand that this is disappointing news and we sincerely thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.”

The Sydney run had been scheduled to begin on 1 August. The Sydney Lyric Theatre will likely remain dark until the opening of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical in November.

Gabriyel Thomas, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Mackenzie Dunn in Waitress. Photo @ Jeff Busby

The Australian staging of the hit Broadway musical stars Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Rob Mills. The production opened in Brisbane earlier this year before transferring to Melbourne. Ticket holders have been advised that they will be contacted directly regarding refund arrangements.

Based on the 2007 film written by Adrienne Shelly, Waitress features music and lyrics by Grammy...