'Back to the Future: The Musical' to open on Broadway in summer 2023
The show will play the Winter Garden Theatre.
Great Scott! The award-winning musical adaptation of the hit film Back to the Future has set a Broadway premiere. The DeLorean will land at the Winter Garden Theatre on Friday, June 30, 2023 ahead of an August 3 opening.
Back to the Future: The Musical premiered in London's West End in 2020, where it won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Two stars from that production will reprise their roles on Broadway: Tony Award winner Roger Bart as Emmett "Doc" Brown and Olivier Award nominee Hugh Coles as George McFly.
Additional casting for Back to the Future: The Musical on Broadway has yet to be announced.
Back to the Future follows a teenager named Marty McFly who, with the help of the scientist Doc Brown, time-travels from 1985 to 1955. He almost interferes with his parents' first meeting, though, and must make things right to save his own future life.
Bob Gale, who co-wrote the screenplays for Back to the Future and its two sequels, has adapted his work into the musical's book. Music and lyrics are by Alan Silvestri, who composed the film's score, and Glen Ballard. In addition to their original music, songs like "Johnny B. Goode" and "The Power of Love" will appear in Back to the Future: The Musical.
John Rando, who directed Mr. Saturday Night on Broadway last season, directs this show. The creative team also includes choreographer Chris Bailey, set and costume designer Tim Hatley, lighting designers Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone, sound designer Gareth Owen, video designer Finn Ross, musical superviser and arranger Nick Finlow, illusion designer Chris Fisher, orchestrators Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook, dance arranger David Chase, and music director Ted Arthur.
Photo credit: Roger Bart as Doc Brown and Ben Joyce as Marty McFly in Back to the Future in London. (Photo by Sean Ebsworth Barnes)
Frequently asked questions
What is Back to the Future about?
Great Scott, the classic time-traveling movie is now a Broadway musical. Join Marty McFly's plutonium-powered adventure from 1985 to 1955, where he almost prevents his parents from meeting and has to make things right. The stage version features new songs alongside the film's hits, like "The Power of Love." Find out more about tickets.
Where is Back to the Future playing?
Back to the Future is playing at Winter Garden Theatre. The theatre is located at 1634 Broadway (between 50th and 51st Street), New York, 10019.
How long is Back to the Future?
The running time of Back to the Future is 2hr 35min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Back to the Future?
The recommended age for Back to the Future is Ages 6+. Children under 4 are not permitted..
How do you book tickets for Back to the Future?
Book tickets for Back to the Future on New York Theatre Guide.
Is Back to the Future: The Musical based on the movie?
Back to the Future: The Musical is based on the movie. The stage show has the same plot and characters, but the musical adds more original songs alongside the film's most famous tunes.
Who wrote Back to the Future: The Musical?
Bob Gale, a co-writer of the original film's script, wrote the script for Back to the Future: The Musical. Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard wrote the music and lyrics; Silvestri previously composed the film's score.
Are the songs from the Back to the Future movie in the musical?
Yes, "The Power of Love," "Johnny B. Goode," and "Earth Angel" all appear in Back to the Future on Broadway. The rest of the musical's score consists of new, original songs by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard.
Who plays Doc Brown in Back to the Future: The Musical?
Roger Bart plays Doc Brown in Back to the Future: The Musical, reprising the role from the world-premiere production in London. He's best known for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
Who plays Marty McFly in Back to the Future: The Musical?
Casey Likes plays Marty McFly in Back to the Future on Broadway. He's also known for playing William Miller in the Broadway adaptation of Almost Famous and Gene Simmons in the film Spinning Gold.
Is Back to the Future: The Musical appropriate for kids?
Back to the Future: The Musical is recommended for kids age 6 and up. The show contains some brief sexual themes, but the content is otherwise appropriate for children. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who directed Back to the Future: The Musical?
John Rando directs Back to the Future on Broadway. He is a Tony Award winner for staging Urinetown and a nominee for On the Town. He's also known for directing shows like The Wedding Singer and Mr. Saturday Night, also adapted from popular films.
Is Back to the Future on Broadway good?
New York Theatre Guide's four-star review reads, "The musical adaptation, now on Broadway with 1.21 gigawatts of spectacle... gives Back to the Future the larger-than-life presentation it deserves. The show is a great option for fans of the movie and anyone looking for an energetic show with impressive design and special effects.
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