World-Premiere Jimmy Buffett Musical Finds Its Title

The previously announced, and previously unnamed, Jimmy Buffet musical, premiering at La Jolla Playhouse in spring 2017, has announced that its official title will be Escape to Margaritaville.

Featuring original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics, the new musical tells the story of a tropical island resort and its part-time bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer who thinks he’s got life all figured out — until a beautiful career-minded tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything.

The show will include an original story by co-book writers Greg Garcia (My Name Is Earl) and Mike O’Malley (Shameless), and will be directed by two-time Tony Award nominee and Playhouse artistic director Christopher Ashley.

The creative team will also include Tony-nominated choreographer Kelly Devine, scenic designer Walt Spangler, Tony Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell, Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, and two-time Tony Award-winning sound designer Brian Ronan.

Escape to Margaritaville will play a strictly limited engagement to kick off La Jolla Playhouse’s 2017-18 season. Performances will begin May 16, 2017, in advance of an official May 28 opening, and will play through June 25.

Casting and additional details will be announced at a later date.

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