Amanda Kloots returned to Broadway when the hit musical Waitress reopened and paid tribute to her late husband, Nick Cordero.
Cordero originated the role of Earl when Waitress opened on Broadway in March 2016, with the beloved actor tragically passing COVID-19 in July 2020.
Kloots, 39, was joined by family friend Zach Braff for the first performance since Broadway darkened due to COVID, and even joined the cast on stage after the show.
Back to Broadway: Amanda Kloots returned to Broadway when the musical hit Waitress reopened and paid tribute to her late husband, Nick Cordero
Amanda and Zach: Kloots, 39, joined family friend Zach Braff for the first performance since Broadway darkened due to COVID, and even joined the cast in the stage after the show.
Kloots wore a sparkling burgundy dress by Genny, in the style of Jean Ann Williams, with black pumps.
She had her blond hair pulled back in a ponytail and was seen holding a black clutch in a shot at her Instagram story in front of the Ethel Barrymore Theater.
He also shared a moment with Drew Gehling, who plays Dr. Pomatter in the Broadway musical hit.
Amanda’s appearance: Kloots wore a sparkling burgundy dress by Genny, in the style of Jean Ann Williams, with black bombs
Tent: Her blonde hair was pulled back in a ponytail and she was seen holding a black clutch in a shot at her Instagram story in front of the Ethel Barrymore Theater
Braff paired her on the red carpet in a dark gray dress coat and pants without a tie with a light gray unbuttoned dress shirt.
Earlier this week, the official Waitress Instagram account revealed that they will be honoring Cordero with a new menu, which will be used on all shows from now on.
“This week we honored the memory of our beloved cast member Nick Cordero,” the post began.
Friends of the Red Carpet: Braff paired her with the red carpet with a dark gray dress coat and pants without a tie with a light gray unbuttoned dress shirt
Tribute to the menu: Earlier this week, the official Waitress Instagram account revealed that they will honor Cordero with a new menu, which will be used in all shows from now on.
His wife, @AmandaKloots, visited the diner as we presented the sign that read ‘Live Your Cake of Life’, referring to a song Cordero wrote and had just started performing when he hired COVID-19 .
“This special cake name and this moment of the show will be a permanent part of every Waitress production in the world,” the message concludes.
Kloots also took to Instagram to reveal that the show received a standing ovation … even before the show started.
Menu: His wife, @AmandaKloots, visited the diner as we presented the sign with “Live Your Cake of Life,” which referred to a song Cordero wrote and had just started performing when he hired COVID -19.
Pre-show standing O: Kloots also took to Instagram to reveal that the show received a standing ovation … even before the show started
‘A standing ovation even before the show starts! What a night! Watching a show on Broadway again tonight was amazing. Actually, I’ve never seen a show like this tonight. I’m literally speechless, ”Kloots said in his Instagram post.
He also joined the cast on stage after the show, where he joked that there may be a “record-breaking tonight for the standing ovations.”
‘Being here tonight is a blessing to witness you step on this stage, amazing. You know Nick loved Broadway and music and acting. I think he will be with me every day … but I think he will be with all of you every night, ”he said.
They closed the night with the entire cast and Kloots, singing Live Your Life while the audience applauded and sang with them.
On the way: “She even started a standing ovation before the show! What a night! Watching a show on Broadway tonight was amazing. I’ve never actually seen a show like this tonight. I’m literally at a loss. of words, “Kloots said in his Instagram post