A new musical by Natasha Ashworth, Lisa Jerden, and Pat Via, Waiting on New York is a double entendre, as the main characters are not only “waiting” on New Yorkers, but also “Waiting on New York” to fulfill their lifelong dreams so they can finally escape the service industry. The story is set inside Ovalé, a high-end, yet comically dysfunctional Italian restaurant in Manhattan.

The story, inspired by real events and people, sheds a satirical light on the common issue of people feeling trapped in a job they hate, and questions: How does one either balance their career alongside their true passions, or, how does one finally create a career they are passionate about?