Escape To Margaritaville (NY)

Welcome to Margaritaville. There’s no better place to relax, sing along, and have the time of your life! Just listen to Brian from Ridgefield, CT, who says, “It’s like a two-hour Caribbean vacation right inside the theater.”ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is the Broadway musical for all of us—it’s the People’s Musical! This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite JIMMY BUFFETT classics, including “Volcano,” “Fins,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more. With a book filled with laughs from Emmy® Award winner GREG GARCIA (“My Name is Earl”) and Emmy® nominee MIKE O’MALLEY (“Shameless”), this electrifying new production is choreographed by Tony Award® nominee KELLY DEVINE (Rock of Ages) and directed by Tony Award® winner CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY (Come From Away).

Escape To Margaritaville (NY) Concert & Tour Photos

Fan Reviews

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fitchick13

I'm a die-hard Parrot Head. This show is so amazing & so indicative of the whole lifestyle that Jimmy Buffett represents. The cast looked like they were truly having a great time. They encouraged the audience to respond & participate. We were front & center on the 2nd row dressed tropically with leis & beads - the cast pointed me out twice & then actually took my hand during a song. Even my 23 year old son sang and smiled through the whole show. If you can't go to a Jimmy Buffett concert, this is the next best thing. We saw it on tour last November in Houston, TX before they went to Broadway. So glad to see it again - even better this time. Stayed after to meet & get autographs from the cast.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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USBlues747

We went there expecting it to be fun and with great music. It was all of that, and more. The more is, it was funny. Great lines and a lot of laugh-out-loud comedic turns. The cheeseburger scene, for instance, tore the audience up. The music is Buffett's best and we liked how the songs would be sung by different cast members and also several times multiple members doing individual parts of one song. A lot of the humor is inside jokes and lines from songs, but that works because the audience knows why they are there. We attended the matinee on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and the show ended, with the encore, of bringing in uniform Marines and Navy up on stage. The cast tore into "Margaritiville" accompanied by the servicepeople and all the rest of us. (See the photo below.) It was a great gesture to end what was a great play. Go see it. and sing along and laugh and enjoy yourselves.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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pmadesigns

Escape to Margaritaville was more than I expected. It was a fantastically fun and energetic show with the familiar music of Jimmy Buffett that we all know and love. The lyrics were changed to accompany the story line, but the tunes were classic. The actors were believable and engrossing, the jokes were funny as all get out and the music... well, the music... was everything you could hope for. Make sure to purchase your tropical drink at the tiki bar before heading into the show, because, as you know... it's 5 o'clock somewhere!

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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Schmantzy

This totally awesome show combined great story line, wonderful music and lots of humor Just a total package of outstanding entertainment

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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parrothead532

This musical takes Jimmy Buffett's songs to a new level. A must see.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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JMRF

A very enjoyable experience if you are a Jimmy Buffet fan. Actors were terrific. Everyone in the audience was enjoying themselves.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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lynn1234x

The show was uplifting and funny. The music was great & the actors were wonderful go see it

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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Pierre123

What an awesome musical. Flowed great. Great props. I would c it again and again.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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DBmo1

Upbeat, Lively, Awesome Musical!!!! You don t have to be a Jimmy Buffet fan to enjoy this show but you will become one!!! He did an incredible job!!! If you want to have a good time at a show, this is the one!!! Don t miss it!!!

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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Lizlu

Entertaining-music was great- good time Puts you in vacation mode

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 8, 2018

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Junglegirl67

This a fun and happy musical will recommend and see it again

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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Joshum

Stage sets fantastic. Band was great quality. Voices were stupendous as was the choreography. A must see experience

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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Chaletlady

FABULOUS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! LAUGHED from beginning to end. CAST OF WONDERFUL ACTORS WITH SUPERB VOICES!!!!!!!!! A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVED THE SHOW --WOULD SEE IT AGAIN--HAS YOU DANCING IN YOUR SEAT :)

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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mkrd

In true Jimmy Buffet style it was a great and fun show. The venue was small and cozy. They upgraded our seats to a wonderful view of the stage. Great to sing a long to the songs I know and love. Would recommend.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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Macadoody

Very uplifting play. Extremely entertaining. Had such fun! Would recommend this play to friends and family!

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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CLTM188

REALLY enjoyed this show. Sad it's leaving Broadway as I would definitely go to see it again. It was funny and fun and loved the music. I highly recommend it.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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cotton03

While you didn't have to be a Parrothead to really enjoy this show (or get the humor), being one helped make it a great experience. Sadly, it apparently missed the mark with the traditional New York audience, resulting in a shorter run than what I had hoped. They don't know what they missed. Yes, it was true escapism; it was fun; it was pure Buffett; and it was the stuff that has created the type of Parrothead following that includes people of all ages. It was great mingling with other audience members prior to the show. I saw this in its pre-Broadway run in Chicago and was absolutely convinced I wanted to see it on Broadway. I am so glad I did. I was thrilled to see the engagement of the audience- which was missing in Chicago. And while the songs were familiar, they were used effectively and did a great job of telling an ordinary story in an extraordinary style. I had a blast! Thank you Jimmy Buffett; escaping to Margaritaville is always a great experience!

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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LoveJBmusic

There is nothing bad about this show. The talent, music, dancing, and professionalism is stellar. I took the train up from Maryland for the day twice to see this show and I'd do it again. I'm so sad it's closing, it's very underrated. The world needs more upbeat and feel good shows that leave you smiling and in a great mood.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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B102

Totally worth seeing if your a Jimmy Buffet fan. The play was funny and the dancing was fun to watch.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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FlHulaGirl

Loved this play! . If you are familiar with Buffet's music you will especially like it: If you are a Parrothead, you will LOVE it! Great entertainment.

Marquis Theatre - New York, NY - Fri, Jun 22, 2018

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Savannahdaydreaming

Written for Parrotheads and containing exclusively familiar Buffet tunes, it is a lot of fun for those of us that grew up on Jimmy's music and lifestyle coaching. The story line weaves many of the lyrics we know into a typical boy-meets-girls plot. Fun comes from recognizing these threads coming together and not from any dramatic turn of events. If you are not into JImmy Buffet you may choose a different event or better yet, get a Parrothead to take you and get into the fun. Plenty of laughs, in your face humor and music. To the NYT reviewer, don't take yourself or this show so seriously. There is room on Broadway for a little levity.