Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
September 22 – November 11, 2023
Margaritaville – where people go to get away from it all…and stay to find something they never expected! This funny, yet heartwarming musical tells of the story of a part-time bartender/singer who falls for a career-minded tourist. Featuring some of the most loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Margaritaville,” and more, Entertainment Weekly raves, “It will knock your flip-flops off!” and USA Today calls it “A little slice of paradise!”
Rated PG-13
Running Time: 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
September 22 – November 11, 2023
Margaritaville – where people go to get away from it all…and stay to find something they never expected! This funny, yet heartwarming musical tells of the story of a part-time bartender/singer who falls for a career-minded tourist. Featuring some of the most loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Margaritaville,” and more, Entertainment Weekly raves, “It will knock your flip-flops off!” and USA Today calls it “A little slice of paradise!”
Rated PG-13
Running Time: 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES
Dale Obermark
Dale Obermark (Tully) is an actor-musician currently based in New York, New York. Originating from the great Show-Me state, Missouri, he now travels around the country performing in a wide variety of productions. This is his third production of Escape to Margaritaville. His first time playing the role was for Prather Productions, down at The Broadway Palm. He was most recently seen at The Dutch Apple playing Drew in Rock of Ages, and he's excited to be returning to the DA stage! Other recent credits include Roger in Rent and the offstage swing for Million Dollar Quartet, covering Carl, Elvis, and Johnny. Dale is so grateful to the Prather family and company for introducing him to Escape to Margaritaville and for welcoming him back to their stages yet again. He would like to send a shout-out to his family and especially his love and best friend, Caitlin. Website: www.daleobermark.com
Caitlin Sams
Caitlin Sams (Rachel). Once a Jimmy Buffet skeptic, Caitlin is now a veggie burger in paradise and delighted to be back on the island reprising the role of Rachel. She has performed in the national tours of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mrs. Bucket), Elf the Musical (Emily), and Flashdance the Musical (Ms. Wilde). Regionally she has performed across the country in Title of Show (Heidi), Footloose (Vi Moore), Great American Trailer Park Musical (Linoleum), The Full Monty (Pam), Brigadoon (Meg) and many more. Instagram: @unsophisticaitlin Website: www.caitlinsams.com
Shannon Connolly
Shannon Connolly (Tammy) feels like she’s in paradise, being able to reprise this role in Escape to Margaritaville. You may have last seen her as Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act. Past favorite roles include: Rita LaPorta in Lucky Stiff, Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, and Ursula in The Little Mermaid. She would like to send much love and thanks to this wonderful cast and crew, extra love to Frank.
Victor Legarreta
Victor Legarreta (Brick) is so happy to be returning to the Dutch Apple stage! Audience might remember him as Big Jule in Guys and Dolls, Pulitzer in Newsies, Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express, Dennis in Rock of Ages, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Moonface Martin in Anything Goes, or numerous other shows he has starred in, written or directed here at the DADT. Victor was also the Lion on the 2017/2018 national tour of The Wizard of Oz. Victor is also an accomplished chef. His spices are for sale in the gift shop. Follow him on insta @therealchefvic
K. Bernice
K. Bernice (Marley) is making her Dutch Apple debut! K. Bernice is very excited to be back on the Island playing Marley again! A New Jersey native, K. Bernice is a Aurway Artist with the Aurway Repertory Theater in Newark, NJ. She is also featured as Jill on the Original Cast Recording of Heartbreak County. K. Bernice spent a year touring as Reina with TIGER, New Hampshire based touring Children’s Theater where she also served as Music Director. Favorite credits: Escape to Margaritaville (Marley), Whispers of Jubilee (Aurway Rep. Theatre), Ragtime (Sarah), Godspell (Lindsay) and many cabarets at The Zeiders American Dream Theater (Va Beach, Va). K. Bernice would like to thank her friends and family, especially her children, David and Cody for their love and support. She dedicates this performance in loving memory of her Grandmother, Bernice. TGBTGF! IG: @_kbernice www.kbernice.com
Natalie Carrera
Natalie Carrera (Ensemble) is excited to be back at the Dutch Apple! She originally from Kansas City and is a proud graduate from Wichita State University. Select credits include Diana Morales in A Chorus Line (Music Theater Heritage), Shelby/Ensemble in The Prom (The Phoenix Theatre Company), Oz/Dance Captain in We Will Rock You (Circa ‘21), Maria in Saturday Night Fever (Dutch Apple, Circa ‘21), Yolanda in In The Heights, Ensemble in Escape to Margaritaville (Broadway Palm). Much love to her family, friends, Cameron, and all who made this production possible.
Cora Cook
Cora Cook (Ensemble) is super excited to be returning to the Dutch Apple stage! Some of her favorite Dutch Apple credits include Guys and Dolls, Newsies, The Little Mermaid (Dancer/Acrobat), Madagascar Jr. (Mort/Private), and Annie (July). Other recent credits are Peter Pan (Wendy) and TimeWarp (Principal Dancer) at Hempfield High School; Where Are You Christmas (Dancer/Soloist), The Addams Family (Dancer/Dance Captain), and Legally Blonde (Delta Nu) at Creative Pursuits Academy. Cora has also shot a few short films and commercials. She has been dancing for 14 years and just graduated from taking classes at Silver Spring Dance Conservatory. Cora also studies voice with Joanne Abrom and acting with Matt and Megan Hydzik. She extremely grateful for this opportunity to learn and grow with Dutch Apple once again!
Brynne Davidson
Brynne Davidson (Female Swing) (she/her) is happy to return to the Dutch Apple stage. Recently seen as Guys and Dolls, her other Dutch Apple credits include: Newsies, Footloose, Sister Act, and Elf. Brynne received her Associates degree in Dance Theatre from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Much love to friends and family. @brynne.rileigh
Nolan Davidson
Nolan Davidson (Male Swing) is excited to be back on the Dutch Apple stage! Recently in Guys and Dolls. Dutch Apple credits: Newsies, Elf, Saturday Night Fever, The Little Mermaid, Madagascar Jr. Other credits: Crazy For You (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), Newsies, Footloose, Mary Poppins, Gypsy (Fulton Theatre). He is a graduate of DeSales University and would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support. Carpe Diem! IG: nolan_davidson34
Jack Dodson
Jack Michael Dodson (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to Dutch Apple after performing in Guys and Dolls! Jack is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre. His previous credits include Newsies, A Chorus Line, Head Over Heels, and Urinetown. He's grateful for everyone who is coming out to support this show! @jxckdodson
Liam Fisher
Liam Fisher (Ensemble/Brick, JD US) received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Florida Southern College. His recent credits include Chadd/Ensemble in Escape to Margaritaville, Mike in White Christmas, Greg in A Chorus Line, Nick in Godspell, and Emcee in Cabaret. He is very excited to debut at Dutch Apple and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Dale Given
Dale Given (JD) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing cast! He planted his roots in Margaritaville about fifty years ago, and couldn’t be more excited to live out his “Altered Boy” life on stage. Thanks to Amy, Lauren, Brian and the rest of the Prather family for this opportunity. All my love to my rock, my Jersey Girl, Shannon!
Dante Hill
Dante Hill (Lawyer Dude/Ensemble/Jamal US) is so excited to be back on the Dutch Apple stage! This year he made his Off Broadway debut in Drunk Musicals version of Wicked. Recent credits include: American Horror Story season 11. Regional Credits: Grease (Eugene), 42nd Street (Ensemble), Shrek (Donkey). Tour Credit: Wizard of Oz (Tin Man). He is ready to share his joy of being on stage and thanks his strong support system for pushing him to follow his dreams. Instagram: @_danterayvonne_
Jeleesa Levy
Jeleesa Levy (Wanda/Ensemble/Marley US) is excited to make her Dutch Apple stage debut under the sun in Margaritaville! National Tour: Nina/Bingo in CoComelon Live! (Sn2Bn) Regional: Arista in The Little Mermaid (Broadway Palm) Wanda in Escape to Margaritaville (Arizona Broadway Theatre) Teresita in West Side Story (City Springs Theatre Company). TV/Film: The Slumber Party (Disney Plus). Jeleesa graduated summa cum laude from Kennesaw State University with a B.A. in Dance. Thanks to everyone who made this production possible! Psalms 119:105 Follow her journey at jeleesalevy.com IG: @jelbel6
Caitie L. Moss
Caitie L. Moss (Ensemble/Tammy US) was last seen on the Dutch Apple stage as the rebellious Regina in Rock of Ages. She is a proud Equity Member Candidate from Wytheville, VA. Caitie graduated from Lees-McRae College and was the first female to earn a BFA degree from that institution. She has performed across the US with Broadway directors and Emmy nominated choreographers. Her favorite regional credits include Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Mamma Mia (Rosie), Hairspray (Penny), Assassins (Squeaky), Hair (Jeannie), Rocky Horror (Columbia), To Kill A Mockingbird (Mayella), Joseph… Dreamcoat (Narrator), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Suzy), Busch Gardens- VA. National tours of A Christmas Carol (Lucy & Mrs. Fezziwig) and many more. Caitie dedicates her work to her love Marc, family and Lisa.
Cameron Nies
Cameron Nies (Chadd/Ensemble/Tully US) is a Maryland-born & Texas-raised graduate from Pace University’s Musical Theatre program in New York City. He is thrilled to be performing at Dutch Apple alongside this amazing cast! Some of his past work includes just leaving another island at Escape to Margaritaville (Circa '21), We Will Rock You (Circa '21), Godspell (ACT of Connecticut), & new projects such as Reunion ‘69 (NYC), & Descendants (Disney Theatrical Productions). He would like to thank his family, friends, & Natalie for supporting him. Instagram: @cameron_nies
Tyler Price
Tyler Price (Jamal) (he/him) is thrilled to return to the Dutch Apple after appearing as Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls. Tyler served as the Artistic Director to the Alexandria Senior High School Theatre program from 2020 - 2023 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He is a 2023 recipient of the Educational Theatre Associations’ Inspirational Theatre Educator Award. Previous performance credits include: Big River (Jim), Sister Act (Curtis and Eddie), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II), Showboat, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Judah), Jelly’s Last Jam, Hairspray, AIDA (Amonosaro), Bright Star (Daddy Cane/Mayor Dobbs), Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical (Mr. Krabs). Tyler would like to thank Lauren Sobon and the Prather Productions team for their continued support through the years. Keep up with with Tyler on Instagram: @t.ylerprice
TJ Shelton
TJ Shelton (Ensemble) is proud to be making Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre debut with the INCREDIBLE cast of Escape to Margaritaville!! TJ is a Graduate of AMDA in New York City and was recently seen on stage at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s production of The Little Mermaid (Ensemble/Sebastian US). Other credits include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre) and Something Rotten ( Priscilla Beach Theatre). He would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support!!!!! IG-tjshelton99
Erica Seelig
Erica Seelig (Female Tourist/Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on the Dutch Apple stage in this production of Escape to Margaritaville. She’s been a parrot head her whole life so performing in this show is extra special. Her previous DA credits include Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, Miracle on 34th St, and Saturday Night Fever. Check her out on IMDB and instagram for more/new upcoming projects. She wants to thank everyone for coming to the show and hopes you enjoy it! May Jimmy Buffett rest in Paradise.
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