The YouTube personality is set to join the musical from the 9th September.
It has been announced that YouTube star, vlogger and 2018 Strictly Come Dancing finalist Joe Sugg will be making his stage debut in the London production of Waitress from the 9th September. He will be taking over the role of Ogie from Blake Harrison who has his final appearance in the production on the 7th September.
Talking about the news Joe Sugg said: “I’m so excited I’ve been given the opportunity to play Ogie in Waitress starting the 9th September. I got to see the show a couple of months back and it’s absolutely fantastic. I’m excited to be a part of the cast and to have now landed a role in the West End really has topped off an incredible year for me. I hope I do everyone proud and thanks to all my supporters for making it all possible and the best year yet.”
Featuring original music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams her way out of a loveless marriage. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.
As well as Joe Sugg, the London production also stars Lucie Jones as Jenna, Laura Baldwin as Dawn, Marisha Wallace as Becky, Peter Hannah as Earl, David Hunter as Dr. Pomatter and Andrew Boyer as Old Joe.
Meanwhile, the creative team includes direction by Diane Paulus, a book by Jessie Nelson and choreography by Lorin Latarro.
Waitress continues to play at the Adelphi Theatre. To book tickets click here or visit: See Tickets, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, From the Box Office, Last Minute.com, Love Theatre.com, West End Theatre Breaks or Encore Tickets.