Jimmy Buffett News

Caroline Jones releases her third studio album, 'Homesite,' featuring collaborations with Zac Brown Band and Vince Gill. Available now to stream and purchase.

The two new tracks include a balmy version of the most Jimmy Buffett-esque song Bob Dylan ever wrote, “Mozambique,” and the rollicking original, “University of Bourbon Street,” destined to become a New Orleans Parrot Head party anthem. For over five decades, Jimmy Buffett has transported listeners to easy living paradises through his music.

The Key West Film Festival celebrates Jimmy Buffett, Thomas McGuane, Jim Harrison, and other Conch Republic legends with the Florida premiere of 'All That Is Sacred.' McGuane will receive the Golden Key Award for Artistic Excellence.

Mill Mountain Theatre's 60th Season brings captivating stories and unforgettable performances to the Trinkle MainStage. Join us for a journey of diverse and captivating experiences.

The 'Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele,' Jake Shimabukuro, will be performing at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on October 12. Don't miss this genre-bending musical experience!

This show, which features songs by the tropical rock legend Jimmy Buffett, is pure and simple fun, and audiences can catch at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre September 22nd through November 11th. Dale Obermark, who plays Tully, and Caitlin Sams, who portrays Rachel, share their experience with Escape to Margaritaville.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the ever-popular, local treasure Nancy Atlas and her band will return to Bay Street Theater for a rockin' performance on Saturday, October 7, at 8 p.m. 

The title is inspired by Buffett’s grandfather’s description of a good nap. The record, co-produced by longtime Coral Reefers, Michael Utley and Mac McAnally, features well-known friends, including Paul McCartney, Emmylou Harris, Lennie Gallant, Angelique Kidjo, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make it's North American premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, whose catalog and lifestyle formed the musical Escape to Margaritaville, has passed away at 76. 

Calling all Parrot Heads! Opening August 15 the Barn Theatre brings you JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE starring Broadway original cast member Barnie Eric Petersen! This party is playing through August 27. 

Dive into the enchanting world of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at North Shore Music Theatre. Relive the best moments and experience the tropical vibes in this limited engagement production. Don't miss out!

There's no shortage of incredible young talent in the region and part of Spokane Valley Summer Theatre's mission is to showcase and nurture it. RISING STARS is a showcase production that's become an annual and anticipated tradition for SVST. This year, SVST has added a performance, so you'll now have two opportunities to see the production: August 12th and 13th.

The acclaimed Hawai`i-born `ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro will release Grateful, his most personal project to-date, featuring twenty-two collaborations with a who’s who of Hawai`i-based artists, from Henry Kapono to Kawika Kahiapo, Brother Noland to Raiatea Helm, Justin Kawika Young to Del Beazley and John Cruz to Kimié Miner.

Irvine Barclay Theatre has announced more shows for its 2023-24 season. One of the most popular performing arts venues in Orange County, Irvine Barclay Theatre presents renowned artists in a wide range of genres, from jazz, classical, country, Motown, and global music, to comedy, dance, theater, captivating speakers, and more.

Don't miss the regional premiere of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Spokane Valley Summer Theatre. This new musical comedy, featuring beloved Jimmy Buffett hits, will be running from August 4th to August 20th. Get ready for a heartwarming beach party musical that will transport you to Margaritaville!

It's five o'clock somewhere… Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will bring Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE for an exciting island getaway. ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will play from Tuesday, August 15 thru Sunday, August 27, 2023.

What did our critic think of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at The John W. Engeman Theatre?

Seas the Day was produced and mixed by Grammy award winning Chris Lord-Alge (Stevie Nicks, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day) and features the band’s first original song “Sex on the Beach,” accompanied by a video with a guest appearance by the Access Hollywood & iHeart host, Mario Lopez.

The John W. Engeman Theater's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is open now! Get a first look at the production in a new trailer below!