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Escape to Margaritaville With New Footage From La Jolla Playhouse

Performances of the world premiere production continue through July 9.

Jason Zednick

San Diego

May 30, 2017

Paul Alexander Nolan (on chair) leads the cast of Escape to Margaritaville in a rousing moment from the show. — Paul Alexander Nolan (on chair) leads the cast of *Escape to Margaritaville* in a rousing moment from the show.
(© Matthew Murphy)

La Jolla Playhouse has released new photos of their world premiere production of Escape to Margaritaville, currently running until July 9 after a recently announced second extension. Check out footage of the new musical musical below.

Escape to Margaritaville features brand-new music, specifically written for the musical by Jimmy Buffett, along with many of Buffet's hit songs. The original story was created by co-book writers Greg Garcia (My Name Is Earl) and Mike O'Malley (Shameless).

Paul Alexander Nolan stars in Escape to Margaritaville. — Paul Alexander Nolan stars as Tully in *Escape to Margaritaville*.
(© Matthew Murphy)

Directed by Christopher Ashley (Come From Away), the story is described as follows: "Imagine a place where the sun is hot, the ocean's warm, and the drinks are as cold as they are plentiful. Welcome to Margaritaville, the island paradise where city folk get away from it all and the locals get into the kind of trouble you can almost always sweet-talk your way out of. This new musical is the story of a part-time bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer named Tully who thinks he's got life all figured out. Until a beautiful career-minded tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything."

Alison Luff and Paul Alexander Nolan share a scene.
(© Matthew Murphy)

The creative team includes choreographer Kelly Devine, scenic designer Walt Spangler, costume designer Paul Tazewell, lighting designer Howell Binkley, and sound designer Brian Ronan. Christopher Jahnke serves as music supervisor.

Don Sparks as J.D. and Rema Webb as Marley in Escape to Margaritaville. — Don Sparks as J.D. and Rema Webb as Marley in *Escape to Margaritaville*.
(© Matthew Murphy)

Following the La Jolla Playhouse run, the show will play New Orleans' Saenger Theatre, Houston's Hobby Center, and then Chicago's Oriental Theatre in November, before coming to Broadway next spring.