Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song

Sara Bareilles
Born	(1979-12-07) December 7, 1979 Eureka, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist, performer
Years active	2002–present
Known for	"Love Song", Waitress (musical), Girls5eva

Sara Beth Bareilles (born December 7, 1979) is a renowned American vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist, and performer. With over three million albums and 15 million singles sold across the United States, she has received two Grammy Awards and garnered nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards as well as three Tony Awards. In 2012, she was recognized by VH1 as one of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music.

Bareilles rose to fame after signing with Epic Records, releasing her major-label debut album Little Voice in 2007. The album’s lead track, "Love Song", climbed to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned Grammy nods for Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Her Broadway entrance came as the composer and lyricist for the 2015 musical Waitress, which brought her Tony Award nominations for Best Original Score and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. The production’s 2019 West End run led to Laurence Olivier Award considerations. In addition, her fifth studio release, What's Inside: Songs from Waitress (2015), includes selections from the musical alongside new material. Bareilles further contributed to Broadway with work on SpongeBob SquarePants (2016) and a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, both of which earned her additional Tony nominations.

On television, Bareilles received critical praise for her role as Mary Magdalene in NBC’s musical event Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018), which resulted in an Emmy nomination. She currently stars as Dawn Solano in the musical comedy series Girls5eva (2021–2024), which transitioned from Peacock to Netflix for its third season.

Early life

Born in Eureka, California on December 7, 1979, Bareilles is the daughter of Paul Bareilles, an insurance adjuster, and Bonnie Jean (), who was employed at a funeral home. She is the youngest among three sisters and also has a younger half-sister. Her heritage includes Portuguese, German, Swiss-Italian, Italian, and French ancestry. She acquired some knowledge of Italian during a year spent living in Bologna while attending college. Her parents separated when she was twelve years old.

Raised in the Catholic faith, Bareilles attended parochial school through junior high before moving to public schooling. She maintains her religious practice by regularly attending Mass with family members. During high school, she was active in choir, participated in the vocal group Limited Edition, and appeared in local theater productions such as playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors.

After finishing at Eureka High School in 1998, she pursued communication studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). While there, she became a member of Awaken a Cappella, a co-ed vocal ensemble; her original composition "Gravity" and a cover version of the Jackson 5’s "I Want You Back" were included on their album Dysfunktional Family. The rendition of "Gravity" by Awaken was also selected for the Best of College a Cappella 2004 compilation. Bareilles has been acquainted with the pop rock band Maroon 5 since their UCLA days when they performed under the name Kara's Flowers. She appeared twice at UCLA’s annual Spring Sing event and taught herself to play several instruments including piano.

2002–2006: Early Career and Careful Confessions

Following her graduation from UCLA in 2002, Bareilles began performing at various Los Angeles venues such as the Hotel Café and Genghis Cohen, where she gradually cultivated an audience. In 2003, she independently released two demo collections: The First One and The Summer Sessions. By January 2004, she had self-produced her debut studio album, Careful Confessions. That same year, she served as an opening act for Rocco DeLuca and the Burden, supported Guster during their UK tour, and co-headlined alongside Jon McLaughlin. Additionally, several of her compositions were featured in the independent film Girl Play.

On April 15, 2005, Bareilles secured a recording contract with Epic Records and devoted the subsequent months to polishing material for her forthcoming album. In 2006, she joined Marc Broussard on the "Carencro" tour as an opening performer; her track "Gravity" was included in the indie film Loving Annabelle. The following year, she supported tours for artists including Aqualung, Mika, Maroon 5, Paolo Nutini, and James Blunt, which helped broaden her exposure throughout various U.S. regions.

2007–2008: Breakthrough with Little Voice

In June 2007, Bareilles’s single "Love Song" was highlighted as iTunes' free single of the week. The song expressed her resistance to record label demands during the album’s production. Most tracks on her major label debut, Little Voice, were refined versions of songs originally appearing on Careful Confessions.

Upon its release, Little Voice reached the top position in iTunes downloads and entered the Billboard 200 at number 45. The single "Love Song" quickly ascended various charts, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, securing number 1 on both the Pop 100 and Hot AC charts, and reaching number 4 on the UK singles chart. The music video featured actor Adam Campbell. By 2010, Little Voice had achieved platinum certification from the RIAA, with peak positions of number 7 on the Billboard 200 and number 9 on the UK Top 40. "Love Song" earned triple platinum status.

On October 28, 2008, Bareilles released Between the Lines: Sara Bareilles Live at the Fillmore, a combined DVD/CD capturing performances from her inaugural headlining tour. This release included live versions of songs alongside the previously unreleased "August Moon" and a rendition of Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay". The tour concluded in Eureka, California.

During the summer of 2008, she toured with Counting Crows and Maroon 5 across numerous cities in the United States. She was named MTV artist of the week in July and made several appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

In spring 2009, Bareilles embarked on her second headlining tour—the Gravity Tour—to promote "Gravity," the third single from Little Voice. Her performances spanned college venues and festivals, helping to grow her audience among younger listeners.

Additionally, she released a holiday-themed live acoustic EP featuring seven tracks, including a duet cover of Bruce Springsteen’s "I'm on Fire" performed with Tony Lucca.

At the start of 2010, Bareilles engaged her fanbase by posting a comedic video titled "An Ode to Jersey Shore" on her official website.

2009–2012: Kaleidoscope Heart and The Sing-Off

Following a period of creative stagnation after achieving fame, Bareilles commenced work on her sophomore major-label album in the summer of 2009. She collaborated with notable artists such as Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, members of Weezer, and Pharrell Williams. The album, entitled Kaleidoscope Heart, was produced by Neal Avron and recorded at The Village Recorder and Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles.

The album's lead single, "King of Anything", began receiving U.S. radio airplay in May 2010 and was made available for purchase the following month. It subsequently earned platinum status from the RIAA. To support the album's launch, Bareilles released a series of webisodes showcasing the creative process behind key tracks like "King of Anything" and "Uncharted". VH1 recognized her as their Posted Artist of the Month in July 2010.

Released on September 7, 2010, Kaleidoscope Heart debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales reaching 90,000 units. Concurrently, her debut album Little Voice re-entered the charts.

To promote the album, Bareilles embarked on a sold-out tour from September through December 2010. In early 2011, she toured internationally across Europe, Asia, and Australia alongside Maroon 5. April 2011 saw her headline a tour supporting the second single, "Uncharted", while also serving as an opening act for select dates of Sugarland's Incredible Machine Tour during summer 2011. The third single, "Gonna Get Over You", was accompanied by a music video directed by Jonah Hill.

In television ventures, Bareilles joined NBC's The Sing-Off in its third season as a celebrity judge alongside Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman. Additionally, she made a guest appearance on the show Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.

On August 13, 2011, immediately after completing her opening performance for Sugarland at the Indiana State Fair, the stage collapsed. Bareilles escaped injury but expressed condolences for the seven individuals who lost their lives and more than 45 others who were wounded in the tragedy.

2012–2014: Once Upon Another Time and The Blessed Unrest

Following her television role on The Sing-Off, Bareilles collaborated with producer Ben Folds to develop a new EP, working alongside Greg Laswell and Jon McLaughlin. In March 2012, she announced plans to release A Trace of Sun, a documentary chronicling her volunteer efforts in Japan after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. Her EP titled Once Upon Another Time was released on May 22, featuring five fresh tracks. The lead single "Stay" was launched on April 21, 2012, as a Record Store Day exclusive 7-inch vinyl with "Beautiful Girl" as its B-side.

By September 2012, Bareilles had begun crafting a new full-length album in New York City, debuting the track "Only Shadows". After relocating to New York, she finalized the project and hinted at an early 2013 release. In January of that year, she collaborated with a cappella group Straight No Chaser on their rendition of "I Want You Back". February saw her previewing material from the upcoming album via social media platforms.

In March 2013, she announced an extensive 18-city tour to support her forthcoming release. The lead single "Brave" was digitally released on April 23 alongside an accompanying lyric video. Her full-length album The Blessed Unrest was officially released on July 16, 2013.

Bareilles contributed two original songs to the soundtrack of the September 2013 film Bounty Killer. Additionally, her live album titled Brave Enough: Live at the Variety Playhouse, recorded during a concert in Atlanta, was released in October of that year.

In October 2013, nurses and patients at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital created a viral rendition of "Brave," which amassed over 1.6 million views by August 2019. Bareilles later surprised them during an interview via Skype and made an in-person visit in October 2019 to perform live.

At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards held in January 2014, she performed a duet with Carole King combining King's "Beautiful" with her own song "Brave." In April that year, she appeared alongside Elton John at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party fundraiser. The following month she recorded a cover version of Jackie Wilson's "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" for the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Between July and August 2014, Bareilles toured across 24 U.S. cities on The Little Black Dress Summer Tour promoting The Blessed Unrest, featuring opening acts such as Emily King, Lucius, and Hannah Georgas.

She also delivered a performance of "Smile" during the In Memoriam segment at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony in August 2014.

2015–2017: Waitress, Sounds Like Me, and What's Inside

In June 2013, Bareilles was confirmed as the composer for Waitress, a stage adaptation of the 2007 movie. Directed by Diane Paulus and featuring Jessie Mueller in the lead, the show premiered on August 20, 2015, at the American Repertory Theater. During her Little Black Dress Tour, Bareilles introduced the song "She Used to Be Mine". The Broadway production ran until January 5, 2020.

On October 25, 2012, Simon & Schuster announced that Bareilles would publish a memoir comprising essays and photographs. The book, titled Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song, was released on October 6, 2015, and attained the number 13 spot on The New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover nonfiction.

Recording sessions for her fifth studio album, What's Inside: Songs from Waitress, began in April 2015 at New York City's Electric Lady Studios, with producer Neal Avron returning to collaborate. This album presents reinterpreted tracks from the musical tailored to her personal style. The lead single, "She Used to Be Mine," was showcased on NPR's A Prairie Home Companion in June 2015. Epic Records released the album on November 6, 2015.

In June 2016, Bareilles took on the role of Ariel in a two-night live staging of Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl. She also performed Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now" during the In Memoriam segment at the 89th Academy Awards in February 2017.

Bareilles reprised her role as Jenna Hunterson in Waitress on Broadway for several runs: March to May 2017, January to February 2018 (including performances alongside Jason Mraz), and January 2019 opposite Gavin Creel. Notably, Mraz collaborated with her on two tracks from What's Inside, portraying his character Dr. Pomatter.

Additionally, she co-wrote and performed "If I Dare" with Nicholas Britell for the film Battle of the Sexes released in 2017.

2018–present: Amidst the Chaos, Into the Woods, and television projects

On April 1, 2018, Bareilles portrayed Mary Magdalene in NBC’s live concert event Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert. Her performance garnered critical praise and nominations for both the 2018 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie and the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

She co-hosted the 72nd Tony Awards alongside Josh Groban on June 10, 2018, delivering several musical numbers during the ceremony. That year, Bareilles earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Original Score for her work on SpongeBob SquarePants and received two Emmy nods related to her hosting duties.

In August 2018, it was announced that Waitress would open at London's Adelphi Theatre beginning February 2019.

Bareilles revealed plans for a new album early in 2017 and subsequently released its lead single "Armor" on October 26, 2018. Pre-orders were made available through PledgeMusic ahead of a Spring 2019 release. On February 13, 2019, she announced the album title as Amidst the Chaos. It debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, achieving 35,000 equivalent album units sold. On May 10, 2019, she released "Shiny," a song dedicated to Mother's Day.

Making her West End debut as Jenna Hunterson in Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre on January 27, 2020, Bareilles had to cut short her engagement due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions. That same day she won the Grammy Award for Best American Roots Performance for "Saint Honesty" from Amidst the Chaos.

On March 25, 2019, Bareilles announced her involvement in developing the Apple TV+ series Little Voice alongside J.J. Abrams and Jessie Nelson; she also recorded its theme song. The series premiered on July 10, 2020, followed by her album More Love: Songs from Little Voice Season One on September 4, 2020.

On August 10, 2020, it was revealed that Bareilles would star as the lead in Peacock’s musical comedy series Girls5eva, created by Meredith Scardino with executive producers Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. The entire first season premiered on May 6, 2021.

In May 2021, she returned as Jenna in a limited Broadway revival of Waitress staged at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, running from September through October. That year she also released a live album titled Amidst the Chaos: Live from the Hollywood Bowl.

In May 2022, Bareilles portrayed the Baker’s Wife in Encores!’ production of Into the Woods at New York City Center and later reprised this character in a Broadway revival at the St. James Theatre. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

In May 2023, she recorded "When You Wish Upon a Star" as part of Disney’s centennial "100 Years of Wonder" campaign; it was issued as a single following a live rendition during season 21 of American Idol.

For Hulu’s third season of Only Murders in the Building, Bareilles co-wrote "Look for the Light" with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul; this track was performed by Meryl Streep and Ashley Park.

Toward late 2023, Bleecker Street and Fathom Events released a filmed version of Waitress: The Musical, produced by Bareilles featuring her leading role performance. The movie ranked within the top ten at the US/Canada box office during its opening weekend with $3.2 million from limited screenings and is now accessible via streaming services and physical formats.

On October 27, 2023, Netflix announced renewal of Girls5eva for a third season.

Musical style and influences

In her memoir Sounds Like Me, Bareilles reflects on the mixed responses she encountered prior to landing a record deal—some record companies admired her vocal talent but sought stronger songwriting, whereas others appreciated her compositions but doubted her singing abilities. This experience served as the creative foundation for the series Little Voice.

Recognized for her robust mezzo-soprano vocal range, Bareilles is frequently likened to artists such as Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple, and Billy Joel due to her vocal prowess and piano-centric sound.

She characterizes her music as "piano-driven pop soul," drawing creative influence from legendary vocalists like Etta James and Sam Cooke.

In an interview with HuffPost, Bareilles identified the release of her early breakout single "Love Song" as a pivotal moment in her career, highlighting that it was about "defending the core of some truth" through a "beautiful love song."

Critics commend her songwriting for its candidness and insight, portraying vulnerability and wisdom with lyrics that authentically represent relationships from a female perspective, noting the distinctiveness of her narrative voice.

Band members

The original lineup supporting Bareilles consisted of:

• Javier Dunn – guitar and vocals
• Daniel Rhine – bass guitar
• Josh Day – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Touring ensembles also included Eric Robinson (guitar, keyboards), Holly Conlan (backing vocals), Steve Goold (drums, percussion), and Philip Krohnengold (guitar, keyboards).

In 2013, Bareilles amicably separated from her longstanding bandmates to pursue a fresh artistic path. She embarked on a solo tour titled Brave Enough before assembling a new group for her autumn co-headlining tour with OneRepublic. This reformed band features:

• Rich Hinman – guitar
• Steve Goold – drums, percussion
• Chris Morrissey – bass guitar
• Cara Fox and Christina Courtin – strings
• Misty Boyce – keyboards

Collaborations with other artists

In December 2008, Bareilles joined forces with Ingrid Michaelson to release "Winter Song," featured on the compilation The Hotel Cafe Presents Winter Songs. The pair performed it on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno accompanied by an animated video. By December 2011, "Winter Song" had climbed to number two on the Irish Singles Chart. Additionally, she recorded "Come Home," a duet with OneRepublic, which was released via iTunes in July 2009.

Bareilles made a guest appearance in the season three finale of 30 Rock, alongside artists such as Mary J. Blige and Norah Jones, in a satirical segment about celebrity charity events. She has performed alongside Weezer on Jimmy Kimmel Live and AOL Sessions, including the song "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To", as well as delivering a special performance on YouTube.

She has been invited multiple times to perform for the First Family:

• At the request of First Lady Michelle Obama, she performed at the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh in September 2009 for the First Ladies representing twenty countries.
• She returned to perform at the 2010 Easter Egg Roll.
• Opened for President Obama at a rally in Las Vegas during the 2010 Democratic midterm elections.
• Delivered a rendition of "Winter Song" with Ingrid Michaelson at the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.

In 2011, Bareilles lent her female vocals to Maroon 5's track "Out of Goodbyes" during their Hands All Over tour. She also collaborated with Sugarland on a YouTube-exclusive cover of Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come on Eileen".

She appeared on the season two finale of The Sing-Off, performing "King of Anything" alongside The Backbeats. Subsequently, she served as a judge during its third season alongside Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman. During a Christmas-themed episode, Bareilles and Folds performed "Baby, It's Cold Outside". Folds later took part in producing and contributing to her 2012 EP Once Upon Another Time and authored the foreword for her book Sounds Like Me.

Bareilles recorded a duet with Seth MacFarlane titled "Love Won't Let You Get Away" from his debut album Music Is Better Than Words, performing live at Club Nokia in March 2011. She was also featured on Zac Brown Band's song "Mango Tree" from their 2015 album Jekyll + Hyde. In January 2012, she appeared on Jon McLaughlin's single "Summer is Over" from his reissued album Promising Promises.

MacFarlane's 2014 holiday album Holiday for Swing included another collaboration with Bareilles on an alternate version of "Baby, It's Cold Outside". The album also features work with Norah Jones and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios.

In January 2018, Bareilles joined Ben Folds at The Kennedy Center for his DECLASSIFIED concert series alongside the National Symphony Orchestra and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. This event blended classical music with contemporary works and showcased five songs by Bareilles, including "She Used to Be Mine" from Waitress. Orchestral arrangements for "Love Song" were crafted by Shaw and Dominic Mekky. Both Shaw and Folds contributed vocally and instrumentally during several performances, harmonizing together with Bareilles on "Once Upon Another Time".

Personal life

Bareilles was romantically involved with former band guitarist Javier Dunn until 2013. In August 2015, she encountered actor Joe Tippett while participating in an out-of-town preview of Waitress at the American Repertory Theater located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their relationship began thereafter. The pair publicly appeared together for the first time at the Tony Awards two years later. On New Year's Day 2023, Bareilles and Tippett revealed their engagement, followed by their wedding on October 4, 2025. Tippett has performed in productions of Waitress and has also appeared on television series such as The Morning Show and Mare of Easttown. Bareilles resides in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood.

Identifying as a feminist, Bareilles advocates for empowering and celebrating women through positive action rather than negativity. She has been a steadfast supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, noting that her song "Brave" was inspired by a close friend's experience with coming out.

Discography

Studio albums

• Careful Confessions (2004)
• Little Voice (2007)
• Kaleidoscope Heart (2010)
• The Blessed Unrest (2013)
• What's Inside: Songs from Waitress (2015)
• Amidst the Chaos (2019)

Soundtrack albums

• Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (Original Soundtrack of the NBC Television Event) (2018)
• More Love: Songs from Little Voice Season One (2020)
• Girls5eva: Music from the Peacock Original Series (2021)
• Girls5eva: Season 2 (Original Series Soundtrack) (2022)
• Into the Woods (2022 Broadway Cast Recording) (2022)

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2004	Girl Play	Singer in Bar
2012	A Trace of the Sun: Volunteering in Japan	Herself	Documentary
2023	Waitress	Jenna Hunterson	Live stage recording of musical
2025	Come See Me in the Good Light	None	Documentary; executive producer
TBA	The Delicate Medium	None	Short film; executive producer

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2008	Lipstick Jungle	Herself	Episode: "Chapter Nine: Help!"
2009	30 Rock	Herself	Episode: "Kidney Now!"
2011	Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures	Herself	Episode: "Epic Rockstar"
	The Sing-Off	Herself / Judge	11 episodes
	No Ordinary Family	Herself	Episode: "No Ordinary Animal"
2013	Community	Balloon Guide	Episode: "Intro to Felt Surrogacy"
2016	Sesame Street	Herself	Episode: "Music Magic"
2017	Julie's Greenroom	Herself	2 episodes
2018	Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert	Mary Magdalene	Television special
2018	72nd Tony Awards	Herself/host	Television special
2019	Saturday Night Live	Herself / Musical Guest	Episode: "Kit Harington/Sara Bareilles"
	Carpool Karaoke: The Series	Herself	Episode: "Ben Platt & Sara Bareilles"
2020	Central Park	None	Episode: "Skater's Circle" Songwriter: "Weirdos Make Great Superheroes"
	Little Voice	Herself	Episode: "Sing What I Can't Say" Also executive producer
2021–2024	Girls5eva	Dawn Solano	Main role

Stage credits

Year	Production	Character	Performance Dates	Venue	Type	Source(s)
2016	The Little Mermaid	Princess Ariel	June 3–4, 2016	The Hollywood Bowl	Concert	Template:Center
2017	Waitress	Jenna Hunterson	March 31 – June 11, 2017	Brooks Atkinson Theatre	Broadway	Template:Center
2018			January 16 – March 11, 2018			Template:Center
	Jesus Christ Superstar	Mary Magdalene	April 1, 2018	Marcy Avenue Armory	Concert	Template:Center
2019	Waitress	Jenna Hunterson	January 7 – February 3, 2019	Brooks Atkinson Theatre	Broadway	Template:Center
2020			January 27 – March 14, 2020	Adelphi Theatre	West End	Template:Center
2021			September 2 – October 17, 2021	Ethel Barrymore Theatre	Broadway	Template:Center
2022	Into the Woods	The Baker's Wife	May 4–15, 2022	New York City Center	Encores!	Template:Center
			June 28 – September 4, 2022	St. James Theatre	Broadway

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Awards and nominations

Year	Organization	Category	Work Recognized	Outcome
2008	ASCAP Pop Music Awards	ASCAP Vanguard Award	Herself	Template:Won
2009	Grammy Awards	Song of the Year	"Love Song"	Template:Nom
		Best Female Pop Vocal Performance		Template:Nom
2011			Best Female Pop Vocal Performance	"King of Anything"	Template:Nom
BDSCertified Spin Awards	700,000 Spins	"Love Song"	Template:Won
2012	MVPA Awards	Best Directional Debut	"Gonna Get Over You"	Template:Nom
		Best Choreography		Template:Won
2014	World Music Awards	World's Best Song	"Brave"	Template:Nom
	iHeartRadio Music Awards	Song of the Year	"Brave"	Template:Nom
	MTV Video Music Awards Japan	Best Choreography	"Brave"	Template:Nom
	Grammy Awards	Best Pop Solo Performance	"Brave"	Template:Nom
		Album of the Year	'The Blessed Unrest'	Template:Nom
	American Music Awards	Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist	Herself	Template:Nom
	Global Music Awards	Gold Medal Award: Singer-Songwriter	Herself	Template:Won
2016	Tony Awards	Best Original Score	'Waitress'	Template:Nom
	Drama Desk Awards	Outstanding Music	'Waitress'	Template:Nom
		Outstanding Lyrics	'Waitress'	Template:Nom
	Outer Critics Circle Awards	Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)	'Waitress'	Template:Nom
Grammy Awards	Best Musical Theater Album	'Waitress'	Template:Nom
Broadway.com Audience Awards	Favorite Female Replacement	'Waitress'	Template:Won
Hollywood Music in Media Awards	Original Song – Featured Film ("If I Dare")	'Waitress'	Template:Nom
Pioneer Awards	Music Pioneer Award	Herself	Template:Won
Tony Awards	Best Original Score	'SpongeBob SquarePants'	Template:Nom
Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie	'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert'	Template:Nom
Grammy Awards	Best Musical Theater Album	Template:Nom
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics ("This One's for You")	Template:Nom
Outstanding Variety Special (Live) ('72nd Tony Awards')	Template:Nom
Grammy Awards	Best American Roots Performance ("Saint Honesty")	Template:Won
Best Original Score or New Orchestrations ('Waitress')	Template:Nom
Best New Musical ('Waitress')	Template:Nom
Grammy Awards	Best Musical Theater Album ('Into the Woods')	Template:Won
Tony Awards	Best Actress in a Musical	Template:Nom
Drama Desk Awards	Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical	Template:Nom
Drama League Awards	Distinguished Performance	Template:Nom
Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics ("The Medium Time")	Template:Nom
Hollywood Music in Media Awards	Best Original Song in a TV Show/Limited Series	Template:Nom

External links

• Official site
• Sara Bareilles' YouTube channel
• Profile on AllMusic
• IMDb page