Unbelievable. Amazing. A peak life experience.
This will probably be a two-part post. We didn’t get to bed until 3 am and we’ve spent the last two hours just trying to talk our way through this experience. Not just last night, but from the very beginning – the entire journey.
Anyway, it was a spectacular evening. The changes that have been made to the show have made it better than ever. The audience loved it, the cheers went on and on, Jimmy came onstage at the end and played Margaritaville. The party was huge and noisy (I swear I heard about one-half of what was said to me!) and exuberant.
When we arrived at the party, a gentleman met us and escorted us to the press line. Don insisted I go with him (this photo was taken later) and it was just like in the movies: face this camera, face that camera, pose for me, smile, interviewers asking questions, cameras rolling. Surreal!
I’m sure we’ll get more photos like this – my friend Becki, who works for the La Jolla Playhouse, got this picture of us.
For a brief moment in time, we were ‘celebrities.’
The amazing, kind, generous and unbelievably talented cast of Escape to Margaritaville.
Don with a true Parrothead. The hat is spectacular, don’t you think?
The obligatory selfie.
This is about as much of the dress as I could get. It was hard to get pictures and Don had to leave for the theater before me, so I had no one to take my picture. But there were a lot of pictures taken by a lot of people, so hopefully, I’ll have one to share with you. The woman in the middle is the wife of one of the incredible musicians, Russ Henry.
I’ve run out of superlatives. Give me 24 hours and I’ll try to share it all with you in a more coherent fashion.
We are blessed. And my husband is simply unforgettable in this role.
And I just missed Jimmy. I still haven’t met him!
Happy Friday.
Cindy says
How exciting!! I’m so happy for you! Enjoy this wonderful time Claudia.
Linda @ A La Carte says
I can’t wait to hear more details. What a journey this has been and will continue. I can’t think of more deserving people then you and Don. You looked great Claudia and Don is glowing! Congratulations and Bravo!
shanna says
Oh, Dear, you are living the dream! So happy for you both!
shanna says
Just now watching The Tonight Show, recorded last night. Jimmy F. held up the Playbill and said that Jimmy B. would be on the show, too. That guy is everywhere, just now! Good promoter!
Mamey says
Oh what fun this must have been!! Good for you!!
Chris K in Wisconsin says
Amazing!! Oh, what fun it must have been, and a million memories made. Looking forward to Part 2!!
Carolyn Marie says
Oh my! Such wonderful pictures of a wonderful night. Congratulations to you both. I look forward to hearing more about it.
Nancy Blue Moon says
Everything looks as fun and happy as I imagined……can’t wait to see more…Congratulations and hugs to you both!
Donnamae says
You two are just glowing! What an adventure…and this is just the beginning…there ‘s even more fun to look forward to for you and Don. Enjoy this! ;)
Teresa says
Bravo Claudia and Don! It’s been so much fun following both of you on this amazing journey!
Janet in Rochester says
OF COURSE this is a multipart post!! It was an unbelievable evening! Stretch it out as much as you need to as long as you share all!! To start with, you were on your first “red carpet” [I’m assuming, at least]. Tell us everything! Looking forward to more. Peace.
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tammy j says
I had a margarita last night especially in your honor and Don’s!
you look beautiful! BOTH of you. I love the lei on his dark jacket! SO happy for you!!!
Kay Nickel says
Incredible! Congratulations to you both!
Susie Stevens says
Claudia, I am thrilled for Don and you. I know you both are so deserving of this wonderful time. How very exciting to be in the press line . Great photos. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Christina says
I am so happy you had an amazing time! x
KarenL says
All I can say is “WOW!” What an experience for you both. I’m so happy the opening was a hot success – here’s to a loooong run on Broadway!
Robyn says
What an exciting night and you looked beautiful! Glad you guys had fun!
Dottie says
What an exciting night! You looked beautiful and Don looked so handsome! So happy for you both. I am looking forward to hearing more! Congratulations!
Wendy T says
Claudia, Don’s and your smile muscles must be tired from all the grinning! Fun, exciting fun! Happy for you and Don to have such a HUGE blip along your life lines.
karen says
Fabulous, Claudia! I’m so happy for you guys. I saw Jimmy on the Jimmy Fallon show last night — it was taped before the opening — and it was great to see how excited he was! Kudos to everyone!
Susan says
Claudia,
So happy for both of you. There is a fabulous picture of you and Don online.
Susan
Vicki says
Ah, it’s all so nice. Hearty congrats!
Teresa Kasner says
How exciting! I wish I could see this play! Will they make it into a movie? I’m a complete and total Jimmy Buffett parrothead.. I saw him perform live in Portland, OR and loved it. Plus, being a sailor with my own sailboat it comes with the territory to have a lot of JB on one’s playlist. I look forward to seeing more photos. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Judy A says
Whoo Hoooo!
Marilyn says
Congratulations to Don and the cast,musicians,etc. Looks like the show is a hit. Claudia, you look lovely. Your hair is very becoming. Glad you all had a good time.
Marilyn
Debbie in Oregon says
How exciting! I’m so thrilled for you both … you guys deserve this. I can’t wait for part 2!
Linda Jordan says
Congratulations! I started following your blog about the time you got Stella; it’s been fascinating seeing how a musical grows!
Casey says
Claudia, what a wonderful evening for you and Don! Love the dress!
Hugs to you both.
Casey
Dottie says
A lovely end of this long journey for you and Don. Actually now a new beginning and may the play have a long run. You looked beautiful in your new dress and handsome Don in his new duds! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Rue says
Congratulations, it looks wonderful for you both.
Claudia says
Thanks, Rue!