| (Jacksonville, FL) – Based on the beloved island tunes of Jimmy Buffett, this 2018 Broadway jukebox musical tells the tale of Tully Mars, a smooth-talking singer/bartender, who loves his laidback, no-strings-attached lifestyle, until he falls head over heels for Rachel, a career-driven environmental scientist, and his entire life turns upside down. This uplifting musical was lauded by the Hollywood Reporter as “the theatrical equivalent of sipping on a frozen drink while lying on a beach chair in the blazing sun.” Escape to Margaritaville opens at Jacksonville’s iconic Alhambra Theatre & Dining on April 4 and runs through May 19. Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett was a pop culture icon who recorded more than 50 albums, most of which have gone gold, platinum or multi-platinum and his sold-out concert tours were annual rites of summer passage for his legions of fans, affectionately known as Parotheads. Born in the Gulf Coast town of Pascagoula, Miss., Buffett was raised in Mobile, Ala., was a fourth-generation sailor and fisherman and a frequent traveler to remote and exotic places of the world. As a best-selling author, Buffett is one of only nine writers in the history of the New York Times Bestseller List to have reached the top of both the fiction and nonfiction charts. He received two Grammy nominations, many Country Music Association Awards and induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Said Alhambra Managing Partner Craig Smith, “I’m so excited for this show. It’s joyful, light and fun, just like Jimmy Buffett was.” He continued, “We chose this show before he passed last year, and we’re honored to host what will be a tremendous local homage to the man and his music. We’ll all escape to his imaginary island together.” Dinner Menu First course:Tropical Fruit Salad - a refreshing blend of fresh melon, citrus and strawberries tossed in a tangy citrus dressing with toasted almonds served over field greens, or Caribbean Chowder - a hearty tomato-based chowder with tender fish, potatoes and vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Second course: Jerk Chicken - Chicken Marinated In Lite Jamaican jerk seasoning, served with rice and black beans and sweet plantains, or Seaside Coconut Shrimp served with island cole slaw and rice and green peas, or Vegetarian Paradise Bowl, a colorful bowl featuring roasted vegetables, quinoa, black beans, roasted corn, avocado slices, and a drizzle of cilantro-lime dressing, or Caribbean Cheeseburger Paradise Casserole - a huge helping of cheesy baked pasta and ground beef with toasted garlic bread and broccolini. Third Course: Key Lime Pie or Pineapple Sponge Cake. Tickets Escape to Margaritaville runs at the Alhambra from April 4, 2024 through May 19, 2024. The Alhambra Theatre & Dining is located at 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL. Alhambra tickets start at just $48 and include a three-course meal that changes for each show, a Broadway-style performance and complimentary parking. Tickets can be purchased online at www.alhambrajax.com or by calling 904.641.1212. For interviews and photographs, please contact Mark D. Berman at 904.838.4962 or via email. |