(PITMAN, NJ) -- Get ready to kick back and soak up the island vibes with a musical comedy packed full of Jimmy Buffett's greatest hits—from "Margaritaville" to "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and more when the Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. Performances take place weekends from July 3-26, 2026.
On a small island in the Caribbean, vacation goers and the laid-back staff of the Margaritaville bar flirt, unwind and sip drinks under the sun. When an ambitious tourist named Rachel arrives with her friend Tammy for a much-needed vacation, she finds an unexpected romance with Tully, the island bartender and musician. As paradise collides with real life, both are faced with deciding what they want beyond the sandy beaches of Margaritaville.
This tropical romantic comedy has plenty to laugh at and a sweet love story – all underscored by Jimmy Buffett’s classic tunes, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl, Raising Hope) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (Survivor’s Remorse, Shameless), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!
Performances take place Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. There are also evening performances on Sunday, July 5 and July 19th at 7:00pm and matinees on Saturday, July 11th and July 25th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $40 and available for purchase online. The theater is located at 43 S Broadway in Pitman, New Jersey.
Rated PG-13: The show contains themes of promiscuity, drunken behaviors and profane language that may not be suitable for young children.
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville premiered on Broadway at the Marriott Marquis Theatre on March 15, 2018. Directed by Christopher Ashley, the production featured Alison Luff, Paul Alexander Nolan, Lisa Howard and Eric Peterson.
