Greg Garcia
Birth Place: Texas
Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Connecticut Theatre Company (Sep 15, 2025)
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE to be Presented at Connecticut Theatre Company in September (Sep 2, 2025)
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Enters Final Weekend at Centenary Stage Company (Jul 15, 2025)
BIO
Greg created three back-to-back syndicated comedies: “Yes, Dear,” “My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope.” He has written on a variety of other sitcoms, including “Family Matters” and “Family Guy,” and won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the pilot of “My Name is Earl.” Garcia entered the world of musical theatre for the sole reason of hoping his oldest son Camden, a very talented actor at Boston University, would think he was cool. When he’s not writing, directing and producing TV shows, he likes to watch hockey with his son Nathan, play board games with his son Trace and walk Mabel the dog on the beach with his amazing wife Kim.
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VIDEO: Alison Luff Bids Farewell to MARGARITAVILLE with Original Song
by Julie Musbach - 2018-07-02 12:47:11
VIDEO: Watch Jimmy Buffett and Paul Alexander Nolan Sing 'MARGARITAVILLE' on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Macon Prickett - 2018-05-16 08:09:11
TV: Sit Back, Relax, and Escape to Opening Night of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-03-16 11:50:19
VIDEO: Jimmy Buffett Leads a MARGARITAVILLE Sing Along on The Tonight Show
by Stephi Wild - 2018-03-16 05:34:36
TV: Waste Away Again with Highlights from ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-15 12:21:06
VIDEO: Broadway Favorites Paul Alexander Nolan and Alison Luff Lead the ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Cast On The Today Show
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-01 13:33:24
VIDEO: Jimmy Buffett and the Cast of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Take Over the Today Show- Watch a Sneak Peek!
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-01 11:26:27
TV: Buffett Hits Broadway! Meet the Company and Catch a Sneak Peek of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-14 16:56:37
VIDEO: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE's Jimmy Buffett Talks Long Journey to Broadway on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-10-17 13:30:40
VIDEO: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE's Paul Alexander Nolan Poses for Vanity Fair!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-10-10 18:22:39
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes with New Jimmy Buffett Musical ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - 2017-09-11 13:55:41
VIDEO: Stars of Broadway-Bound ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Are Ready to Chill on the Great White Way
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-11 13:24:55
VIDEO: Jimmy Buffett Spills His Musical Guilty Pleasures and Talks ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
by BWW News Desk - 2017-07-25 07:31:53
TV Exclusive: Tony Winner Christopher Ashley Talks Broadway Bound ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
by Alan Henry - 2017-06-28 14:32:11
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Broadway-Bound ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
by Alan Henry - 2017-05-30 12:45:38
News
by Jared Reynolds - Sep 15, 2025
How do you know when an audience has bought into your performance? The answer depends greatly on the type of show you’re producing: In the case of the jukebox musical, Escape to Margaritaville, maybe you find the entire audience singing the call-and-response before you tell them to!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025
Connecticut Theatre Company will present Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville, a musical comedy featuring the most-loved classics of the legendary singer-songwriter. Learn more!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025
Centenary Stage Company’s production of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will wrap up its Summerfest 2025 run this weekend at the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025
Centenary Stage Company will kick off its Summerfest 2025 with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, running July 10–20 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ. The production is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Rehearsals are now underway for Centenary Stage Company’s upcoming summer production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Learn more about the show here!
by John Dalton-White - Apr 29, 2025
Get ready to kick off your flip-flops, relax, and soak up the island vibes as Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville is onstage at The Forum Theatre. The show runs through May 11. With a book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley, this upbeat jukebox musical is filled with the beloved hits of Jimmy Buffett, transporting audiences to a tropical paradise where love, laughter, and endless margaritas are always on the menu.
by Christine Swerczek - Apr 28, 2025
I hadn’t planned on reviewing Omaha Community Playhouse’s current offering on the Hawks Mainstage, but I just can’t suppress the urge. Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is just too fun to let it slip away!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025
Centenary Stage Company has announced their Summerfest lineup of Concert events and Musical Theater. Learn more about the upcoming lineup of performances here!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Centenary Stage company will be holding a non-union open call for its 2025 Summer Musical Theater productions: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025
Set your mind to island time and ESCAPE to MARGARITAVILLE! Featuring your favorite Jimmy Buffet classics with book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced its 2025 season lineup. The 56th summer season will include six main stage musicals as well as two limited performance shows, including Guys and Dolls, Annie, A Bronx Tale, The Last Five Years, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024
Marietta Theatre Company has announced that Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville (Margaritaville) will heat up Marietta this November.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024
The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College invites you to kick off your flip flops and get transported to a tropical paradise with their latest production, Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to Margaritaville”! The highly anticipated musical opens this August and promises to bring island vibes, laughter, and romance to the stage. Check out these exclusive production photos that capture the vibrant energy and fun of “Escape to Margaritaville.”
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024
Cortland Repertory Theatre gives their audiences a “License to Chill” with their third production in the theatre’s 53rd annual summer season when they present the regional premiere of Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville”. See photos from the production.
by Melissa Giordano - Jun 28, 2024
What did our critic think of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at The Gateway?
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
Cortland Repertory Theatre will give their audiences a “License to Chill” with their third production in the theatre’s 53rd annual summer season when they present the regional premiere of Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville”.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024
The Gateway has announced the full cast for JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, set to bring tropical vibes and classic Buffett hits to the stage.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
The Cortland Repertory Theatre Box Office will open on Monday, May 20th for all summer ticket sales for their 53rd annual summer season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024
Explore the 2024-2025 season at the Delray Beach Playhouse, featuring top-tier performers, classic musicals, comedy, and nostalgia. Don't miss this exciting lineup of entertainment.
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 3, 2024
Escape to Margaritaville, is a 2017 Jukebox Musical written by Greg Garcia, and Mike O’Malley, and based on songs by Jimmy Buffett.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Greg Garcia has written 1 shows including Escape to Margaritaville (Co-book writer).
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