Back to the Future on Broadway Tickets
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About Back to the Future
Set your watches — the Tony Award-nominated musical Back to the Future is on Broadway with 1.21 gigawatts of fun, spectacle, and all the '80s nostalgia from the cult classic film. Get Back to the Future tickets on TodayTix.
What happens when a teenage boy befriends a time-traveling scientist? An adventure through the decades that doesn't need roads. Marty McFly finds himself back in 1955, the year his parents met, and he accidentally meddles in their love story. Can he make things right and fix his own future? Find out at Back to the Future, fueled by Emmy- and Grammy-winning songwriters Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard’s tunes, the power of love, and, of course, plenty of plutonium.
If you like musical comedies with a healthy dose of sci-fi, special effects, and fan-favorite characters, then great Scott, you've got to see Back to the Future in New York.
Run time
2hr 35min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Categories
Musicals, Broadway, Holiday, Sci Fi / Fantasy, Family / Kid-friendly, Must-See, Adventure, Comedy
Age
Ages 6+. Children under 4 are not permitted.
Start date
June 30th, 2023
End date
January 5th, 2025
Stars on stage
Roger Bart
Back to the Future cast and creative team
By: Bob Gale, from the screenplay by Robert Zemeckis and Gale
Songs by: Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard
Director: John Rando
Choreography: Chris Bailey
Cast list: Roger Bart (as Doc Brown), Casey Likes (as Marty McFly), Liana Hunt (as Lorraine Baines), Evan Alexander Smith (as George McFly), Jelani Remy (as Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry), Nathaniel Hackmann (as Biff Tannen), David Josefsberg (as Strickland)
Design: Tim Hatley
Costumes: Tim Hatley
Lighting: Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone
Sound: Gareth Owen
Other info: Video design by Finn Ross, illusion design by Chris Fisher, musical supervision and arrangements by Nick Finlow, orchestrations by Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook, dance arrangements by David Chase, music direction by Ted Arthur
Venue
Accessibility
Accommodations for patrons who are blind, deaf, partially sighted, and/or have hearing loss; partial wheelchair access, handrail access
More information about Back to the Future
The Back to the Future movie was an instant hit when it premiered in 1985, winning an Oscar, a Hugo Award, and three Saturn Awards. The film spawned two other movies and plenty of companion media, but the original film is a cult classic. Back to the Future was inducted into the National Film Registry and remains one of the best-known projects of Michael J. Fox (who played Marty) and Christopher Lloyd (who played scientist Doc Brown).
The show's creators initially planned to premiere the Back to the Future musical in 2015, the year Marty and Doc travel to in Back to the Future: Part II. Ultimately, it premiered in Manchester, England, in 2020 and transferred to London's West End in 2021. It was worth the wait, because there was success in the musical’s future. Back to the Future won three Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. The show also won the WhatsOnStage and BroadwayWorld Awards for Best New Musical.
What to Watch For
- Bob Gale, who co-wrote the Back to the Future screenplay with Robert Zemeckis, also wrote the musical's book.
- Back to the Future has an illusion designer, Chris Fisher, to recreate all its science fiction-inspired special effects, like the flying DeLorean and Marty's near-disappearance from time during the school dance.
- Two cast members from the Back to the Future London production, Roger Bart and Hugh Coles, reprise their roles in the Back to the Future Broadway cast. They play Doc Brown and George McFly, respectively.
- True to the time periods it bounces between, Back to the Future includes various music styles, from '80s rock to '50s doo-wop. Hits from the film like "The Power of Love," "Earth Angel," and "Johnny B. Goode" also pop up amid the musical’s original songs.
- Great Scott! Lots of the movie’s stars have attended the Back to the Future musical, including Christopher Lloyd, Claudia Wells, Frances Lee McCain and Donald Fullilove. And Michael J. Fox said, after watching the musical virtually, “I’m buzzing from what is a truly great show.”
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Please Note
The show includes flashing lights, strobe effects, smoke/haze and pyrotechnics throughout. The use of cameras, cell phones, & other recording devices is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection and must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.
Frequently asked questions
What is Back to the Future about?
Set your watches and experience the power of love at this plutonium-powered musical adaptation of the hit sci-fi film. Join Marty McFly as he travels from 1985 to 1955 — and almost wipes out his existence as he accidentally meddles in his parents' love story.
Which theatre is Back to the Future at?
Back to the Future is at New York's Winter Garden Theatre, which is located at 1634 Broadway (between 50th and 51st Street), New York, 10019.
What is the running time of Back to the Future?
Back to the Future runs for 2hr 35min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What is the age recommendation for Back to the Future?
Ages 6+. Children under 4 are not permitted.
How do you get tickets for Back to the Future?
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How much are tickets for Back to the Future?
Back to the Future tickets start at $92.
Is the Back to the Future musical based on the movie?
Yes, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted from the movie. The musical features all the characters and famous movie moments fans know and love!
Are the songs from the Back to the Future movie in the musical?
Yes, three famous songs from the Back to the Future movie are in the musical. They are "Earth Angel," "Johnny B. Goode," and "The Power of Love." The rest of the songs were written for the stage show.
Who wrote Back to the Future: The Musical?
Two members of the Back to the Future movie's creative team wrote the musical: screenwriter Bob Gale and composer Alan Silvestri. Gale adapted his and Robert Zemeckis's screenplay for the stage, and Silvestri and Glen Ballard wrote the musical's original songs.
Who directed Back to the Future: The Musical?
John Rando directs Back to the Future: The Musical. He has directed 10 previous Broadway shows including Urinetown (which earned him a Tony Award), On the Town, and The Wedding Singer.
Who plays Doc in Back to the Future: The Musical?
Roger Bart plays Doc Brown in Back to the Future: The Musical. He originated the role in London, too. On Broadway, he's a Tony nominee for The Producers and a winner for You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Who plays Marty McFly in Back to the Future: The Musical?
Casey Likes stars as Marty McFly on Broadway, taking on the role made iconic by Michael J. Fox. Likes made his Broadway debut as another famous film character: William Miller in Almost Famous: The Musical in 2022.
Is Back to the Future: The Musical appropriate for kids?
Yes, Back to the Future: The Musical is appropriate for kids age 6 and up. There are a couple veiled references to sex, but the language and content of the show are appropriate for kids.
Is Back to the Future: The Musical good?
Back to the Future is fun, high-energy, and packed with all the iconic songs and lines from the movie. The musical is perfect for anyone looking for an awe-inspiring spectacle and an uplifting time at a Broadway show.
Has Michael J. Fox seen Back to the Future: The Musical?
Yes, Michael J. Fox has seen Back to the Future: The Musical, both in London and on Broadway. He and Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown on screen, have both praised the show.
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