Gateway is Proud to Present our 51st Season
of Quality Live Theatre Productions
Gateway is Proud to Present our 50th Season
of Quality Live Theatre Productions
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville: July 31, August 1 & 2
Gateway Players Theatre in Southbridge, MA presents “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville”. Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley. Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett. Performance dates are July 31 and August 1 at 7:30pm & August 2 at 2pm at the Southbridge Middle/High School Auditorium, 132 Torrey Road, Southbridge, MA. Directed by Patricia Haddock, Produced by Kathi Grenier , Music Director Chris Rubenacker, and Choreographer Harlie Packard. Presented by permission through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and youth under 18. Tickets may be reserved by calling Gateway at 508-764-4531. Online credit card ticket sales are available at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/gateway-players/jimmy-buffett-s-escape-to-margaritaville
The cast includes: Andrew St. George, Sarah Tonkin, Jonathan Martin, Abi Simpson, Billy Bolster, Gwen O’Brien, Peter Amaral, Chris Lam, Asher McCoy, Shawn Davis, Hillary Robertson, David Yutzler, Ray Petrelli, Cheri Cooper, Mari Cordero, Emma Holtz, Tiffany Betty, Lydia Woznicki, and Hannah Bilis.
Synopsis:
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!
Robin is a disillusioned author who reluctantly takes a job teaching remedial English to a group of adult students. Bitter from past trauma and career setbacks, Robin initially struggles to connect with their diverse students, each of whom carries their own burdens. As the story unfolds, the classroom becomes a space for unexpected growth, where Robin and the students challenge each other’s assumptions and learn to confront their insecurities. Through humor, conflict, and shared vulnerability, “Remedial” explores themes of resilience, empathy, and the transformative power of understanding and human connection. Written by local playwright Jordan Miller. This is an adult production.
All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship. Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White. This is a Youth Production. Presented by permission through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, 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! Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley. Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett. This is an adult production. Presented by permission through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing.
Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Written by Paul Slade Smith. This is an adult production. Presented by permission through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
This is an adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. What happened to Ebenezer Scrooge after the immortal Christmas Day? It seems he married and had a son, who had a son, who moved to America and had a daughter, Ernestina, who is the leading lady of this play. Written by Tom Fuller. This is an adult and youth production. Presented by permission through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.
