Broadway show. But like the worst versions of its namesake beverage, it's too watered-down to be much fun." The cast was described as talented, and "carries the show as best it can." Vulture also gave it a negative review, calling it an "empty shell" instead of fun. However, it also received a handful of positive reviews, with praise for the cast. Entertainment Weekly said it would give audiences "a light buzz." Newsday said it was a "delightful, energetic frothy drink of a show" which would have been appropriate for a beach-side theater. Calling the writing clever for its incorporation of Buffett songs, it said it was enjoyable for audience members who "don’t expect too much." The Hollywood Reporter was of the opinion that Buffett fans would enjoy the musical, noting that at the showing, many fans "enthusiastically" shouted lyrics. Attributing a "distinct sitcom-style sensibility" to the "rudimentary" book (dialogue and script) by Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley, the review said the show "exudes an affable likability that's hard to entirely resist." It praised "clever staging" by Christopher Ashley and "exuberant" choreography. The leads were also praised for "charm and charisma." References External links Escape to Margaritaville at the Internet Broadway Database 2017 musicals Broadway musicals Jimmy Buffett Jukebox musicals