<P> Escape to Margaritaville is a musical that first debuted in 2017, featuring Jimmy Buffett songs . The plot revolved around about a part - time bartender and singer who falls for a career - minded tourist . </P> <P> The initial run show features music and lyrics by Jimmy Buffett and is based on a book by Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley . The show is directed by Christopher Ashley and choreographed by Kelly Devine . </P> <P> Following try out performances in La Jolla, Chicago, Houston, and New Orleans, the show premiered on Broadway in February 2018 . </P> <P> The La Jolla Playhouse presented the musical in a limited engagement from May 9 until July 9, 2017 . Following its run at La Jolla, the musical had limited runs in New Orleans, Louisiana from October 20 until October 28, Houston, Texas from October 31 until November 5, and in Chicago, Illinois from November 9 until December 2, 2017 . </P>

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