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May 14, 2018 / 7:09 PM

'Madam Secretary' actor Erich Bergen to make Broadway debut in 'Waitress'

Erich Bergen will soon join the cast of Broadway's "Waitress." File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI

Erich Bergen will soon join the cast of Broadway's "Waitress." File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI | License Photo

May 14 (UPI) -- Erich Bergen is to make his Broadway debut as Dr. Pomatter in the musical Waitress.

The actor will star in the show June 5 through Aug. 12. Based on the 2007 movie written and directed by the late Adrienne Shelly, Waitress is about an unhappily married, pregnant pie maker who finds love with her obstetrician.

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Bergen is best known for his work in the CBS drama Madam Secretary and in the film adaptation of Jersey Boys.

Madam Secretary's @erichbergen is making his Broadway debut as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress! Book an appointment to see him June 5 through August 12. pic.twitter.com/k1i8twtf4a
— Waitress Musical (@WaitressMusical) May 14, 2018

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