Friday, February 16, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part Two) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included h…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:12AM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part One) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included her…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Alison Luff, Adam Jacobs and More Join The Who’s Tommy on Broadway by Darryn King

The principal cast is set for The Who's Tommy. Ali Louis Bourzgui’s Tommy will be joined by Alison Luff as Mrs. Walker, Adam Jacobs as Captain Walker, John Ambrosino as Uncle Ernie, Bobby …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:36AM
Monday, October 23, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends: The Rise of the Jukebox Musical by JK

40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends:  The Rise of the Jukebox Musical  Historically, musical revues and follies type show were once the bread and butter of Broadway. They were what we'd call…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:04AM
Saturday, September 2, 2023

'Margaritaville' Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Buffett Dies at 76 by Molly Higgins

Mr. Buffett had an illustrious career, including inspiring the Broadway jukebox musical Escape to Margaritaville.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

Legendary Singer/Songwriter Jimmy Buffett Passes Away at 76

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, whose catalog and lifestyle formed the musical Escape to Margaritaville, has passed away at 76. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:19AM
Thursday, August 10, 2023

Parade Breakout Jake Pedersen to Join Broadway’s Wicked by Caitlin Hornik

Beginning August 14, Jake Pedersen will join the Broadway company of Wicked in the role of Boq. He succeeds Michael Wartella, who will play his final performance at the Gershwin Theatre on A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:19PM
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

A tropical high with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville by Eric Fitzgerald

Parker Arts/Give 5 Productions serves up a jukebox musical in paradise The post A tropical high with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:20PM
Friday, June 30, 2023

Theatre Review: ‘Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Susan Brall

“Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville” is a jukebox musical where the book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley is secondary to the music and lyrics of the popular singer, Jimmy Buff…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:19PM
Friday, June 23, 2023

 ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre is musical paradise by William Powell

This jukebox musical, based on the hits of singer Jimmy Buffett, will put you in a summertime mood.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:39PM
Friday, May 5, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Walnut Street): A wackadoodle of a show by Toby Zinman

What a wackadoodle of a show! Part party, part pop musical, the Walnut Street Theatre’s production of Jimmy Buffett’s hit is an enjoyable evening, but… The post ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVIL…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 03:02PM
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Five O’Clock Somewhere: Interview with Escape to Margaritaville’s Lisa Stevens by Christopher Munden

With credits spanning the globe, director Lisa Steven’s latest project brings her to Philadelphia. Lisa was brought in by Walnut Street Theatre’s president and producing… The post Fiv…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 10:16AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Actors’ Playhouse Delivers A Margaritaville That Jimmy Buffett Would Drink To by Bill Hirschman

Escape to Margaritaville at Actors' Playhouse accomplishes what its title suggests. Specifically, the show conjures the kind of laid-back escape during which you might sport a hat and sungla…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 08:00AM
Sunday, February 5, 2023

‘Escape to Margaritaville’ charms at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts by Julia Amis

You don’t have to be a die-hard Jimmy Buffett fan to enjoy yourself at this tropical party of a show.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:02PM
Monday, January 16, 2023

Theatre Review: ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts by Helen Ganley

Cast your line off the askew wooden dock, a distressed beach shack behind you, and dangling fairy lights overhead, and you’re sure to catch a nostalgic performance of the jukebox musical, …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:31PM
Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Episode 92: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE by Automatic Episode Import

Ebony delves into Jimmy Buffett’s love of and for musical theatre. He loves it so much, he wanted to be a part of it, and now he is! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 02:04AM
Tuesday, February 22, 2022

30: Taking Your Rightful Place on The Great White Way with Matt Allen by Automatic Episode Import

Matt Allen is a veteran of the Broadway stage. His story and journey are mesmerizing and something you don't want to miss. His Broadway credits include: Escape to Margaritaville, Something R…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 07:02AM
Monday, January 31, 2022

Lisa Howard Joins the Wicked National Tour as Madame Morrible by Caitlin Moynihan

Shiz Univeristy has a new headmistress! Broadway's Lisa Howard takes over the role of of Madame Morrible in the national tour of Wicked beginning on February 1 at Centennial Hall in Tucson…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Lisa Howard to Join the National Tour of ‘Wicked’ by Matthew Herzog

Lisa Howard will take over the role of Madame Morrible in the National Tour of Wicked, beginning performances tomorrow February 1, 2022 at Centennial Hall in Tucson, AZ.  Ms. Howard repl…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 10:52AM
Thursday, October 14, 2021

Review: ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ is true escapist fare at The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

The national tour of the Jimmy Buffett jukebox musical "Escape to Margaritaville" is the first Broadway show at The Bushnell since COVID. It's an escapist lark set on a romantic island. It r…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:39PM
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Wake Up With BWW 8/18: Adam Pascal and Olivia Valli to Lead PRETTY WOMAN Tour, and More!

Today's top stories: Adam Pascal and Olivia Valli will lead the upcoming tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical, Escape to Margaritaville will return on tour this month, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09AM
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Escape to Margaritaville North American Tour to Recommence Performances

The Jimmy Buffett musical will raise its glass at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:18PM

Full Casting Complete for the Return of the Escape to Margaritaville National Tour by Talaura Harms

Several original tour cast members will return for the 20-city fall outing, of the Jimmy Buffett musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Tour Returns For Final 12 Weeks This Month

Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will drop anchor at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center from August 31 – September 5, 2021, before setting sail on a final 12-week tour that wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Wednesday, August 4, 2021

VIDEO: Check Out Footage From Ogunquit Playhouse's Production of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE!

With direction by Richard J. Hinds (Ogunquit Playhouse’s Mamma Mia!) and choreography by Brandon Kelly (Remix at Carowinds), your cares are guaranteed to melt away like sunsets over the be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:31PM
Friday, May 21, 2021

Broadway Games: A Mini-Quiz by JK

Broadway Games: A Mini-Quiz Here's a little test of your Broadway knowledge. Good luck! 1. Put these shows in chronological order by the date of their official Broadway opening night: �…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:33AM
Friday, May 14, 2021

Broadway Games : 3 Out of 4 by JK

Broadway Games: 3 Out of 4 Three out of four things in each group below have something or someone in common. Which one doesn't belong? What do the other three have in common? Good luck! 1.…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:54AM
Monday, April 5, 2021

The Bushnell Announces the 2021-2022 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts (Hartford, CT) announced today the new dates for eight postponed productions from the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Broadway seasons, includin…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 06:01PM
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Matt Davis Joins the Clearwing Systems Integration Team by Michael Eddy

Clearwing Systems Integration is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Davis. He joins the Clearwing team with extensive experience in touring and theatrical production, most recently the n…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 01:15PM
Monday, February 10, 2020

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE in Los Angeles!

Fins up because we're giving you a chance to see the music of Jimmy Buffett come to the stage in Escape to Margaritaville at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles! The winner will receive two tic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

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