JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE

JUL 14- AUG 28, 2021

Kick off your flip flops as our beloved Seacoast is transformed into a Caribbean island paradise where love and laughter are the keys to growing older without growing up. Rachel takes best friend Tammy on a bachelorette getaway to Marley’s less than stellar Margaritaville resort, their arrival unexpectedly upending the world of bar headliner Tully and best friend Brick who are used to wining and dining the revolving door of single women arriving on the island each week. It’s a classic case of boy meets girl, girl is unimpressed, and boy does everything he can to win her over, while their two best friends fall for each other. And it’s all told through the music of Jimmy Buffett!

Run Time: 2 hours 15 minutes with a 20 minute intermission.

Content Advisory: Adult themes, language, and situations

“The superb cast, the delightful music, the summertime energy make this a must see show!”Boxing Over Broadway

“Just what we need this summer. Head there, post haste, to escape reality for a bit — and don’t forget your flip-flops.”Weekly Sentinel

“A fun musical to gently perk up a laid-back season.”Portland Press Herald

“There is no shortage of talent”Broadway World

REVIEWS

“It’s time to enjoy life again, to smile and share and connect. Come and take a bite out of this Cheeseburger In Paradise in Ogunquit. You won’t be disappointed.” — Bobby Franklin, BoxingOverBroadway.com Review

“The show is vacation nirvana — two hours of sheer escape fueled by non-stop boozing, beaching, and romance.” — Nancye Tuttle, Weekly Sentinel Review

“A show that will likely feed the hunger of many theatergoers for a carefree good time this summer.” — Steve Feeney, Portland Press Herald Review

  • JAKE DAVID SMITH (Tully) is thrilled to make his debut at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Broadway: Disney’s Frozen (Ensemble, Hans u/s, St. James Theatre). Regional: The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric, Music Theatre Wichita), West Side Story (Tony, New London Barn Playhouse). TV: EVIL (CBS). Special shout out to my best bud/roommate Chris for originating this role on tour! Thank you to my Family, Juliette, Oozma, and CGF for the love and support.

    CAILEN FU (Rachel) is thrilled to make her Ogunquit Playhouse! Broadway: Mean Girls (Regina George/Gretchen Wieners Standby, August Wilson Theater). Off-Broadway: Nickel Mines (Rosanna King), Austen’s Pride (NYC Workshop). Regional: Shakespeare in Love (Viola De Lesseps); Merry Wives of Windsor (Anne Page), Big River (Joanna Wilkes, Utah Shakespeare Festival); Mamma Mia! (Lisa, Sophie u/s). Voiceover: Subway, Gieco, A Sparrow’s Tale, One Million Musicals (Associate Producer/Marketing Manager). Proud UC Irvine BFA MT Alum. Big love & thanks to Ty, Laverne, Justin and her team at A3, Binder Casting, and everyone here at Ogunquit Playhouse! cailenfu.com @cailenfu

    MEGAN KANE (Tammy) is thrilled to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Off-Broadway: Emojiland. NYMF: Emojiland, Play Like A Winner, God’s Country. Regional: Grease (Frenchie, Finger Lakes), Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad, Arvada Center), A Christmas Carol (Fan, Alley Theatre), A Little Night Music (Fredrika, Houston Grand Opera), Gay Bride Of Frankenstein (Edna, Seacoast Rep), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean, Brickhouse Theatre), Kiss Me Kate (The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis). Film: Triple Threat, Welcome To New York. TV: For The People (ABC), Monsterland (HULU), That Damn Michael Che (HBO Max). Training: Webster Conservatory. Much love and thanks to Ben, Ollie, and my incredible family! @itsmegankane

    MATT WOLPE (Brick) is stoked to make his Ogunquit debut. Broadway/Off B’way/Tours: Rock of Ages, Finding Neverland, Once, Hell’s Belles. Regional: Cape Playhouse, Weston Playhouse, Ensemble Santa Barbara, Engeman, Sacramento Music Circus, Kirk Douglas, Laguna Playhouse, La Mirada, Pasadena Playhouse. TV/Film: SNL, Trout Creek, Seven Strokes, Every Other Wednesday. Matt is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He currently has six records out, two with his band The Bedside Romeos, available on all streaming platforms. Thanks to the entire Ogunquit team and everyone at BRS/GAGE. Love to Leah, Mom, Pops, and cocktail the wiener dog. More music and info MattWolpe.com

    CRYSTAL SHA’NAE (Marley) is grateful to make her debut at Ogunquit Playhouse. Broadway: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Diva Donna, Adult Dara u/s 1st National Tour). Off-Broadway: Dogman The Musical (Flippy, Lucille Lortel). Regional: Nina Simone: Four Women (Nina Simone, Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Marlena, The Rev), The Call (Rebecca, Arkansas Rep). TV: The Blacklist (NBC), Flatbush Misdemeanors (Showtime), Unforgettable (A&E). Glory to God! Thanks to my family for always supporting me. I shine because of you. This is dedicated to you. Too Blessed to Be Stressed.

    JOHN ANTONY (JD) is pleased to return to Ogunquit Playhouse for the third time, familiar to OP audiences for his performances in Legally Blonde and Aida. Broadway/Broadway Tours: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Sunset Blvd, 42nd Street, Titanic, Pal Joey. National Tours: Dirty Dancing (US Premiere), High School Musical, The King & I (directed by Baayork Lee). Off-Broadway/Regional: Stephen Sondheim’s Passion (Classic Stage Company, directed by John Doyle), Dangerous Beauty, Prairie (with Patrick Swayze & Melissa Gilbert), Mata Hari, Chicago, Funny Girl, Footloose, Sweet Charity, The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. Film/TV: Nothing In Common (with Tom Hanks & Jackie Gleason), General Hospital, As The World Turns, Dynasty, Dallas.

    TYLER MCKENZIE (Jamal, Ensemble) is grateful to make his debut at Ogunquit Playhouse. Broadway: Hamilton (George Eacker, Richard Rodgers), Mamma Mia! (Ensemble, Broadhurst). National Tour: Hamilton (Man 4), Matilda (Ensemble). Regional: Memphis (NCT), Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County), Brave New World: World Premiere (Dance Captain, NC Stage). Tyler currently serves on the Musical Theatre faculty at Penn State University. Endless love & gratitude to Mom, Dad, CJ, Dallin, my team at DGRW and my incredible collective of friends & family. @tylrmckenzie

    ANTHONY J. GASBARRE, III (Chadd, Ensemble) is thrilled to make his debut at Ogunquit Playhouse. Regional: Saturday Night Fever (Joey, MSMT), Grease (Sonny, KC Starlight), Chicago (Ensemble, New Theatre), CATS (Rum Tum Tugger, MTH), Peter Pan (Pirate, Fulton Theatre), Spamalot! (Sir Galahad, The Barnstormers), Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff, Crown Uptown Theatre), MotherFreakingHood! (Regional Premiere, Mr. Xanax, Moonshine Variety Co). TV: Succession, Tosh.0. Film: Love Outbreak (Justin), a pandemic rom-com available for streaming soon! @agasbarre

    COURTNEY BLACKMUN (Ensemble, Marley/Tammy u/s) is pumped to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Tours: Memphis (Ensemble, Arkansas Rep), Footloose (Urleen, Ariel u/s, Norwegian Cruise Line). Regional: Bright Star (Lucy Grant), White Christmas (Betty Haynes, Weathervane), Dreamgirls (Charlene, Theatre Under the Stars), Hair (Dionne, Seacoast Rep), Legally Blonde (Pilar, Midtown Arts), Sister Act (Michelle, Broadway Palm). Thank you Binder Casting, ATB Talent. Endless love and gratitude to my family and friends for their love and support. Love You Forever, Mom.

    SARA GALLO (Ensemble) is stoked to return to Ogunquit Playhouse! OP: Mamma Mia! Regional: Matilda (Regional Premiere, Mrs.Wormwood, Tuacahn), Cinderella (Regional Premiere, Gabrielle, Tuacahn), Mamma Mia! (Regional Premiere, Ali, MUNY), How to Succeed… (Krumholtz, TUTS), Evita (Eva u/s, Fulton), as well as North Shore Music Theatre, Engeman, Gateway Playhouse, Theatre By the Sea. Proud alumni of The Boston Conservatory. A million thanks to Ricky, Avalon Artists, and her people! How lucky are we to sing and dance! saragallo.net

    SHAYE B. HOPKINS (Ensemble) is pleased to make her debut at Ogunquit Playhouse. Broadway: Diana: The Musical (Swing, Lady Sarah u/s, The Longacre Theatre). International: Legally Blonde (Margot, Australia), Rock of Ages (Swing; Sherrie, Regina, Justice u/s, Australia ), Grease (Ensemble, Australia/Asia), The Boy From Oz (Ensemble, Australia). Film: Diana: The Musical, Orange. TV: Neighbours, The Doctor Blake Mysteries, SNL, The Singing Office. Love to Gareth, my Aussie and adopted family in the States, CGF Talent, and those near and far affected by this past year. We are in this together... and will continue through this together. Cheers!

    CARLOS A. JIMENEZ (Ensemble/Dance Captain) is pleased to make his debut at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Broadway: West Side Story (Shark Swing, The Broadway Theatre). Regional: West Side Story (Chino/Bernardo u/s, Milwaukee Rep), In The Heights (Ensemble/Sonny u/s, Mason Street Warehouse), West Side Story (Ensemble, Maltz Jupiter Theatre). TV: Pose (Choir Singer). Carlos would especially like to thank his parents and best friends for always reminding him of his talents and worth, which kept him grounded and inspired during the pandemic.

    CASSIDY KREUZER (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Regional: Spamalot (Laker Girl), Mamma Mia! (Ensemble), Hairspray (Amber Von Tussle, Kavinoky Theatre); Nine (German/Ensemble, Second Generation Theatre); Macbeth (Witch 2, Shakespeare in Delaware Park); As You Like It (Rosalind, London Live Literature Company). Concerts: Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert (Vocalist, Spot-On Entertainment). Cassidy sends love and gratitude to her family and close friends, the Vargovich family, Barb Denny’s Studio of Dance, and Nicole Deluca!

    CHARLES WAY (Ensemble) is pleased to make his debut at Ogunquit Playhouse. Tours: iLuminate, Artist of Light (Darius, National; Jacob, Middle East). Charles has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic with several contemporary/ballet companies and traveled from the Mediterranean to Alaska with Holland America (Step One Dance Company). Charles is thankful for the undying love and support of his friends, family, and vocal coach while dedicating his performances to his late aunt (Dana) always encouraged him to pursue his dreams of performing on Broadway.

    MIA BERGSTROM (Swing, Rachel u/s) is thrilled to make her debut at Ogunquit Playhouse. Regional: Sister Act (Sister Mary Robert, John W. Engeman Theatre & Virginia Musical Theatre), Legally Blonde (Vivienne, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), The Music Man (Marian, Woodstock Playhouse), James Joyce’s The Dead (Gretta, Hangar Theatre). BFA from New York University Tisch School of the Arts New Studio on Broadway. Thank you to Dylan and my family. mia-bergstrom.com

    J. ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ (Swing, Tully/Brick u/s) is thrilled to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Regional: Buddy Holly (Ritchie Valens, The REV); Footloose (Bickle, The Muny); Mamma Mia! (Sky, City Springs Theatre); Rocky Horror Picture Show (Brad), When We’re Gone (Colin), Teen Angel/Johnny Casino (Grease, Lyric OKC). University of Oklahoma Alum. Huge shout out to DGRW, and thank you to my family for their never-ending support, los quiero mucho!

  • JIMMY BUFFETT (Composer/Lyricist) the singer, songwriter, and author has become a legend of popular culture as the composer of such classic songs as “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday,” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” He has recorded over 50 albums, most of which have gone gold, platinum, or multi-platinum. Jimmy’s sold-out concert tours are an annual rite of Summer for his legions of fans, affectionately known as Parrot Heads, many of whom are professionals by day and dress in spectacular, outrageous tropical outfits and headgear when Jimmy comes to town. Born in the Gulf Coast town of Pascagoula, Mississippi, he was raised in Mobile, Alabama. Jimmy is a fourth-generation sailor and fisherman, pilot, surfer, and frequent traveler to remote and exotic places, having become addicted to National Geographic magazine as a child. The lyrics to many of his songs are influenced by his travels. As a best-selling author, Jimmy is one of only nine in the history of The New York Times Bestseller List to have reached #1 on both the fiction and non-fiction lists. Jimmy has received two Grammy nominations, numerous Country Music Association awards, and was the recipient of one of the nation’s highest songwriting honors when inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Escape to Margaritaville features the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, from new songs to the most-loved Buffett classics. Speaking of Buffett classics, “Margaritaville” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its cultural and historic significance. Only those recordings that have influenced and inspired both music creators and fans for generations are considered for this most special honor.GREG GARCIA (Book) created three back-to-back syndicated comedies -- Yes, Dear, My Name is Earl, and Raising Hope. For his work on these shows, he has received a Humanitas Award, a People’s Choice Award, two GLAAD Awards, a Critics’ Choice Award, a Golden Globe nomination, and an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. His latest show, The Guest Book, airs on TBS. Garcia’s main motivation for entering the world of musical theatre was the hope his oldest son Camden, a very talented actor and director at Boston University, would think he was cool. But also to entertain his parents, Natalie and Tom Garcia, who would drag him kicking and screaming to the theatre as a child. When he’s not writing, directing and producing TV shows, Greg likes to watch his son Nathan play hockey, play board games with his son Trace, and walk Mabel the dog with his amazing wife Kim.MIKE O’MALLEY (Book) is the creator of the award-winning television series Survivor’s Remorse on Starz, and also wrote for the first four seasons of Showtime’s Shameless. As an actor, Mike was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of Burt Hummel on Glee and recently appeared in the films Sully and Concussion. TV: Yes, Dear, Justified, My Own Worst Enemy, My Name is Earl, Welcome to the Family, and The Mike O’Malley Show. Film: 28 Days, Deep Impact, Cedar Rapids, Eat Pray Love, and Meet Dave. Way back when, he hosted the Nickelodeon shows Get the Picture and Guts. Mike is the author of two plays published by Samuel French -- Three Years from Thirty and Diverting Devotion. His play Searching for Certainty was adapted into the film Certainty, which won Best Screenplay at the Boston Film Festival. Born in Boston and raised in New Hampshire, Mike resides in Los Angeles with his wife Lisa and their three children.RICHARD J. HINDS (Director) is thrilled to be returning to Ogunquit Playhouse where he previously worked on Mamma Mia! and Saturday Night Fever. Broadway: Company, Come From Away (Assoc Choreographer); Disney’s Newsies (Assoc Director); Jekyll & Hyde (Assoc Director/Choreographer); and Il Divo: A Musical Affair (Asst Director). Off-Broadway: Here Lies Love (Assoc Director/Choreographer). National Tour: 9 to 5 (Assoc Director) and Disney’s High School Musical (Assoc Choreographer). Regional: The REV, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, La Mirada Theatre, and Gateway Playhouse. TV: Encore! (Disney+), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, America’s Got Talent, The Bethenny Show, Bring It, and Good Afternoon America. Richard has also directed and choreographed events for Broadway Cares, Hershey Park, Sephora, and Samsung. Richard is represented by bloc Talent Agency. richardjhinds.comHALEY BENNETT (Music Director) is an NYC-based Music Director, Conductor, Arranger, and Coordinator… and a Maine native! Recently named one of Broadway's 2021 Women to Watch, Haley is currently the Assoc Music Supervisor of the Once on This Island 1st National Tour, Assoc Music Director of Broadway’s Diana: The Musical, and Music Coord for the upcoming Apple TV+ show Schmigadoon! Broadway: Come From Away (Sub Conductor), Once on This Island (Asst Vocal Arranger, Additional Orchestrations), Escape to Margaritaville, Dear Evan Hansen, Anastasia, Bandstand, Paramour, and Finding Neverland. International/National Tours: Hamilton, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Prince of Broadway. TV/Film: Diana (Netflix), Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Peter Pan Live! Haley is one of the Music Coordinators for the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and Recording Coord for Broadway cast albums.CHARLIE SAVAGE (Assoc Music Director) is thrilled to be making his Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Broadway/Tours: Diana The Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Prince of Broadway, Anastasia. Regional: Altar Boyz (Cape Playhouse). He has also appeared at notable venues such as Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, The Side Door Jazz Club, and the Tri-C Jazz Festival in Cleveland, OH. Charlie is a Hartt School alumnus and holds a degree in Jazz Studies.ANTHONY RAIMONDI (Assoc Director/Choreographer) is excited to be back at the Playhouse for this exciting season. OP: West Side Story (A-Rab). National/International Tours: West Side Story (Swing/Dance Captain), Nick Jr. Live (Assoc Choreographer). Regional: Newsies (Assoc Director/Choreographer, La Mirada Theater), Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Story (Assoc Director/Choreographer, The REV). TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Dancer). anthonyraimondi.com BRANDON KELLY (Choreographer) is thrilled to be making his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, Escape to Margaritaville feels like the perfect fit! Special thanks to Ricky, Brad, and Brian for this amazing opportunity. Regional/Tours: Rent (Wright State University), The Full Monty (West Virginia Public Theatre), RWS Entertainment Group, Holland America Line, Billboard, Kennywood, Postmodern Jukebox, Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruise Lines, and Carowinds. Brandon is a graduate of Wright State University, and currently on faculty with bold dance project. Much love to my foundations, Momma & Dad!NATE BERTONE (Set Design) is a NYC-based theatrical storyteller who has worked nationally and internationally as a director, designer, playwright, and producer. Nate’s designs have appeared at Google, Sacramento Music Circus, Ogunquit Playhouse, Bucks County Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, Arizona Broadway. As Associate Designer for Tony Award-Winning Designer Beowulf Boritt: Be More Chill (West End), Crazy for You (Lincoln Center), 20th Century Blues (Off Broadway). Assistant to Boritt: Freestyle Love Supreme and A Bronx Tale (Broadway). Faculty: Manhattan School of Music. Dean’s Scholar of Central Saint Martins, London. His musical Letters From War has played STC, MLT, and NSMT. His new play The SeaView Nursing Home for the Newly Deceased is in development. Represented by The Gersh Agency. Proud member of USA829 and The Dramatists Guild. natebertone.comRICHARD LATTA (Lighting Design) OP: Jersey Boys, 42nd Street, Cabaret, Oklahoma!, An American in Paris (IRNE Award Nomination), Grumpy Old Men the Musical. He is currently the longest serving employee at Ogunquit Playhouse, beginning as a crew member in 1985 and serving as a Lighting Designer since 1987. In that time, he's designed hundreds of shows and watched in amazement as the Playhouse evolved from its humble Summer Stock beginnings to a producing entity that presents classics, re-inventions of recent shows, and gives life to brand new productions. Rich thanks the many Electricians, Programmers, Associates and Follow Spot Operators who make the Playhouse great.KEVIN HEARD (Sound Design) is so thrilled and grateful to be returning to Ogunquit Playhouse and live audiences! OP: Ragtime (IRNE Award Winner), Cabaret, Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, An American in Paris, From Here to Eternity, Mamma Mia!, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Anything Goes, White Christmas, Million Dollar Quartet. Broadway: All The Way, The Cherry Orchard, The Country House. Off-Broadway: #DateMe, Einstein’s Dreams, The Hello Girls, In & Of Itself, Midnight at The Never Get, safeword, Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Along with dozens of Regional productions across the US, Kevin designed sound for the International Premieres of Fun Home (starring Lea Salonga), Kinky Boots, and Matilda in Manila, Philippines. Kevin is also an independent producer and general manager who works frequently with BenDeLaCreme Presents and recently produced his first feature film with The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special, now streaming on Hulu. heardaudio.comDUSTIN CROSS (Costume Design) is so elated to be part of bringing theatre back to the Playhouse! OP: Grumpy Old Men, Heartbreak Hotel, From Here to Eternity, Billy Elliot, West Side Story, Witches of Eastwick, Sister Act, Joseph. Broadway: The 24 Hour Plays. Off-Broadway/Tours: Love Actually, The Office, Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation, Forbidden Broadway Comes Out Swinging, Spamilton, The Glass Menagerie, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Regional: Peter and The Starcatcher, Kinky Boots, The Prince of Egypt, Cinderella, The Christmas Rose (Carnegie Hall), The NY Knicks Dancers, The NY JETS Drumline. dustincrossdesigns.comROXANNE DE LUNA (Wig Designer) is thrilled to return to Ogunquit Playhouse, her second home! OP: Annie, Kinky Boots, Menopause, Cabaret, 42nd Street, Elf the Musical; Wig and Makeup Shop Supervisor 2017-19. Regional: Kinky Boots (North Carolina Theater); My Fair Lady, Intimate Apparel (Playmakers Repertory); Glimmerglass Festival (2013-15); Dayton Opera (2014-15); Sarasota Opera House (2016-19). Roxanne was born and raised in El Paso, TX; graduated with her BA from New Mexico State University and with her MA from University of Cincinnati’s Conservatory of Music in Wig & Makeup Design. She feels blessed creating art again!GEOF DOLAN (Technical Director) is excited to be returning for his 15th season as Ogunquit Playhouse's Technical Director and Scenic Coordinator, has done supplemental design work for several shows, and serves as Technical Supervisor for the Youth Theatre program. Geof began his technical career working backstage for his parents who are theatre directors and began his professional career at Sierra Repertory Theatre in California. For five years, he split his seasons between Maine and Florida, working in the same technical areas for Orlando Shakespeare, but now stays with the Playhouse year-round. His wife Cheryl (Resident Scenic Charge) has designed award-winning parade floats and designs many of the Youth Theatre shows.CHERYL DOLAN (Resident Scenic Charge) has returned to the Ogunquit Playhouse for her 14th season. After taking over as Resident Scenic Charge 11 years ago, she has designed several Sets for our Youth Theatre Program, as well as adding her artistic eye to many of the main stage productions. Since falling in love with Ogunquit Playhouse, Cheryl and her husband Geof (Technical Director) have made the Seacoast their home year-round. Cheryl considers the OP staff her family and hopes her love and passion for theater is translated through these productions to all of you.AMANDA WOODWARD (Production Manager) returns to the Ogunquit Playhouse for her third Season. Amanda previously worked around the world for more than 20 years, wearing many hats, including FELD Entertainment for Sesame Street Live! and Disney on Ice, Norwegian Cruise Line, The Imagination House (Double Dare Live!), American Family Theater (8 Tours), The Santa Fe Opera, The Cumberland County Playhouse, The Brick Theater, Orlando Repertory Theater. Amanda is co-chair of OP’s DEIA Committee and is committed to creating a welcoming space for all voices. This season is dedicated to her parents, Ava and Bob Woodward, for without their endless support this experience would not be possible. G, thanks for being my rock.KAREN PARLATO (Production Stage Manager) is so happy to be back at work, stage managing her 20th show for Ogunquit Playhouse! Some favorites of the first 20 include: Sister Act, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ragtime, An American in Paris, and all of the holiday shows at The Music Hall since their inception with Mary Poppins. Karen is based in New York where she works as a sub Stage Manager for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Karen has stage managed various Off-Broadway shows, as well as tours and at regional theatres around the country. She would like to thank YOU for coming out to support live theatre!DANIEL EVERETT (Assistant Stage Manager) saw his first production at the Ogunquit Playhouse at the age of eleven. OP:  Kinky Boots, 42nd Street, Elf, White Christmas, Ragtime, Mamma Mia!, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Off-Broadway: Culture Project, Ma-Yi Theater Company, Manhattan Ensemble Theatre. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Gateway Playhouse, West Virginia Public Theatre. Special thanks to his family for all their support.BINDER CASTING (Casting Director) founded by Jay Binder nearly 40 years ago, has been a part of RWS Entertainment Group since 2016. The office has cast 150+ Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Touring productions, in addition to countless national and international projects spanning both stage and screen. Binder was featured prominently in the Broadway documentary, Every Little Step, and is a proud twelve-time recipient of the Artios Award for Excellence in Casting. The office infuses its work with both a deep respect for our roots and a commitment to growth. bindercasting.comBROADWAY LICENSING is a full-service theatrical partner specializing in the development, production, and worldwide distribution of new and established theatrical properties. Approaching the licensing universe with a wholly personal and productorial vision, the company partners with authors, agents and producers to harness the power derived from embracing the intersection of art and commerce. 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  • Co-created by TV’s Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Mike O’Malley (“Snowpiercer,” “The Good Place”), Escape to Margaritaville will have you craving a cheeseburger in paradise with this journey through the music of the incomparable Jimmy Buffett. With direction by Richard J. Hinds (Ogunquit Playhouse’s Mamma Mia!) and choreography by Brandon Kelly (Remix at Carowinds), your cares are guaranteed to melt away like sunsets over the beach.

    Escape to Margaritaville features Cailen Fu (Broadway’s Mean Girls) as Rachel, Jake David Smith (Broadway’s Frozen) as Tully, Megan Kane (Emojiland) as Tammy, John Antony (US National Tour of Dirty Dancing) as JD, Crystal Sha'nae (Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Tour) as Marley, Matt Wolpe (Rock of Ages Hollywood) as Brick, Tyler McKenzie (Broadway’s Hamilton) as Jamal, and Anthony J. Gasbarre III (Saturday Night Fever at Maine State Musical Theatre) as Chadd. Courtney Blackmum, Sara Gallo, Shaye Hopkins, Carlos Jimenez, Cassidy Kreuzer and Charles Way round out the Ensemble, alongside Swings J. Antonio Rodriguez and Mia Bergstrom.

    With music direction by Haley Bennett (Broadway’s Diana: The Musical), scenic design by Nate Bertone (Ogunquit Playhouse’s Spamalot), lighting design by Richard Latta (Murder on the Orient Express), sound design by Kevin Heard (Ogunquit Playhouse’s Kinky Boots), costume design by Dustin Cross (Ogunquit Playhouse’s West Side Story) and wig design by Roxanne De Luna (Ogunquit Playhouse’s 42nd Street). Karen Parlato is the Production Stage Manager and Daniel Everett is the Assistant Stage Manager. Casting is by Binder Casting; Chad Eric Murnane, CSA.

    Evening performances are 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Performances may vary week to week; check the full schedule at ogunquitplayhouse.org.