Multiple outlets reviewing the Broadway musical “Waitress” present a similar overall assessment: the production includes a light, rom-com-like tone, but the storyline raises concerns. Brisbane Times, The Age, and the Sydney Morning Herald all describe the musical as having a “squeamish rom-com vibe” and a “problematic” plot. Despite that criticism, all three reviews reach a broadly constructive conclusion, pointing to the strength of the cast as a key redeeming factor. The outlets’ common framing suggests that while the narrative elements may be troubling or difficult for some audiences, the performers’ work helps carry the production and improve the viewing experience. Across the three sources, attention is placed on the contrast between the show’s romantic, upbeat surface and the issues embedded in its plot, with the cast singled out as central to the musical’s impact. The reviews do not present a consensus on specific details beyond those general characterizations, but they agree that performance quality plays an important role in how the musical lands with audiences.