Although his quiet, humble, sun and booze-drenched beach bum persona obscures it, pop culture icon Jimmy Buffett, famous for his Hakuna Matata reminiscent ”It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” philosophy and steel-drum infused part country, part Carribbean music is one of the world’s biggest moguls. From his immensely popular “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger In Paradise” restaurants, to bestselling books and his “Landshark Lager,” to resorts in Pigeon Forge, TN, all bearing the seal of Buffett’s iconic brand, Jimmy is one Typhoon of a Tycoon. He has just expanded his Mari-Good Times empire to include a Broadway Musical, entitled “Escape To Margaritaville.” ...
As an all things musical theatre and Disney nerd, I was so excited to find out the National Tour cast of Disney’s Aladdin was hosting an cabaret event at Sidetrack Video Bar in Chicago’s Boystown, fittingly dubbed “Club Agrabah,” as a fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA). I jumped at the chance to be a part of this event and all of the fun mixing and mingling with the cast and hearing them belt out a killer mix of their favorite pop hits, show tunes, and Disney Classics as soon as I heard about it – and, boy, am I glad I did. After being greeted by one of the hosts for the evening, the fantastic "Fairy Bradshaw," the three genies of the Aladdin cast Anthony Murphy, Korie Lee Blossey, and Ell...