Margaritaville musical
Margaritaville musical
#1Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 1:47pm
The world premiere will be in Chicago. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jimmy-Buffett-Musical-ESCAPE-TO-MARGARITAVILLE-to-Sail-to-Chicago-Before-Broadway-20161011
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#2Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 1:49pm
Oh man, I get the big "this is going die out-of-town" feelings on this one.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#3Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 1:52pm
If spongebob couldn't succeed in Chicago I doubt this will. They should be having it in the summer too. Fall/winter doesn't seem like a good fitting for this show.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
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#4Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 1:54pm
Maybe it should open in Okeechobee.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
perfectliar
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#5Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 2:04pm
Kad said: "Oh man, I get the big "this is going die out-of-town" feelings on this one."
I am unashamed to be a Parrothead and can't wait for this! Having said that, it's the kind of show that feels like it is meant for tours and regional performances, or maybe a Vegas casino, not Broadway.
#6Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 4:22pm
Jimmy Buffet fans are some of the most loyal fans in the world. This is going to succeed.
Oak2
Leading Actor Joined: 8/11/16
#7Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 4:28pm
This sounds great! I love Jimmy Buffett, and I agree with Sassy Sam - Parrotheads are very numerous and loyal, and will flock to this in boatloads once they find out about it. The question is whether they'll be willing to go all the way to Chicago or Broadway for it - usually they just wait for Jimmy to come to them, don't they? So I do think this will probably do a lot better once it's a touring show. Here's hoping it will get to that stage.
Also interesting that it says there will be new songs in it - so it's not purely a "Jimmy Buffett Jukebox Musical" then? Even if the new songs are also by Buffett. Still, it will be interesting to see what the actual ratio of new songs to Buffett Classics will be - I'm certainly at least expecting most if not all of his "Big 10" songs to make it in.
#8Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 4:40pm
A Broadway musical cannot survive off of a niche audience alone. There are 28k "official" Parrotheads worldwide- that's 19 or 20 sold out Broadway houses in total. Assuming they would be willing to travel or even see a musical.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 10/11/16 at 04:40 PM
Oak2
Leading Actor Joined: 8/11/16
#9Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 5:08pm
@Kad - that's fair. For some reason I thought there were a lot more than that, haha. But that's a fair point. This probably won't do too well on Broadway or in Chicago - but if/when it tours, I can see the tours doing fairly well as it draws people in.
#10Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 5:14pm
Jimmy Buffett has 1.3 million fans on Facebook.
#11Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 5:15pm
That isn't an indicator of anything other than people knowing how to click Like.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#12Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 5:41pm
And yet, the Margaritaville hotel concept ivery successful so.. Hoo knows/
RockyRoad
Leading Actor Joined: 9/4/04
#13Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 8:12pm
...And yet, the Margaritaville restaurant chain was a failure.
Let's not forget that there was another attempt at a Buffet musical in the 1990's called "Don't Stop the Carnival" which didn't go further than its regional performances.
#14Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 8:36pm
Buffet doesn't even own the Margaritaville name anymore: He sold everything to an Asian company years ago... I'm sure he's got little to nothing to do with this musical.
As for it's success, I don't see it happening. Parrotheads want to see Jimmy, not a musical. They won't flock to see this, whether in Chicago or NYC. Perhaps this could work in Vegas.
asmith0307
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/14
#15Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/11/16 at 10:25pm
Call_me_jorge said: "The world premiere will be in Chicago. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jimmy-Buffett-Musical-ESCAPE-TO-MARGARITAVILLE-to-Sail-to-Chicago-Before-Broadway-20161011"
Actually, the world premiere is at La Jolla in May. This is a second pre-Broadway production.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#16Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/12/16 at 5:07am
Call_me_jorge said: "If spongebob couldn't succeed in Chicago I doubt this will. They should be having it in the summer too. Fall/winter doesn't seem like a good fitting for this show.
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How was SpongeBob not a success? I thought reviews were fairly decent?
I also fail to understand any connection between the two - very different audience base, one would think.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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Updated On: 10/12/16 at 05:07 AM
#17Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/12/16 at 6:45am
Spongebob was barely making its way through financially wise. I also compare them, because if a show that would hopefully market to families can't make it I don't think a show marketed to parrot heads can make it.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#18Margaritaville musical
Posted: 10/12/16 at 9:12am
But then you are talking about AUDIENCE not quality of show.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
BroadwayConcierge
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VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#20Margaritaville musical
Posted: 2/28/17 at 1:45pm
I wish Paul Nolan could originate a role in a hit musical. I don't think this one's going to be it.
#21Margaritaville musical
Posted: 2/28/17 at 2:05pm
Are they expected to be performing at all the "tour" stops? I'd die to see Alison perform live again!
Edit: I don't know why I put the link down. Sorry about that
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
Updated On: 2/28/17 at 02:05 PM
zainmax
Broadway Star Joined: 1/12/17
#22Margaritaville musical
Posted: 2/28/17 at 4:50pm
I'm glad to see Paul Alexander Nolan back in a big role.
#23Margaritaville musical
Posted: 2/28/17 at 5:00pm
Merch is already available! LOL
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#24Margaritaville musical
Posted: 2/28/17 at 5:49pm
I asked my dad whether he wanted tickets to this or Hamilton when he visits in November. He immediately chose this one.
Guess I'll be seeing this !
perfectliar
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#25Margaritaville musical
Posted: 5/10/17 at 9:32pm
Previews started at La Jolla yesterday... Has anyone attended, or does anyone have plans to go?
