Back To The Future: The Musical is moving from London to Broadway in 2023. On June 22, the producers Tweeted the news writing “Synchronize Your Watches — The Future’s coming to Broadway in 2023!!!” The musical, which is based on the beloved 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover and Thomas F. Wilson, is now playing at Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. While very few details about Broadway Back to the Future:The Musical have been released, but here’s what we know so far.
What is Back To The Future: The Musical?
Back To The Future: The Musical is inspired by the blockbuster 1985 hit film of the same same name. A California teen, Marty McFly, time travels to the 1950s after his scientist pal Doc Brown’s experiment goes haywire. To ensure his future existence McFly is tasked with getting his young parents to fall in love. He also has to race against the clock to get back to the future to save Doc Brown.
Who is the creative team behind Back To The Future: The Musical?
Back To The Future: The Musical was adapted from the original screenplay by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. The show’s music and lyrics are by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. The book is by Bob Gale. In addition to new songs the show features several songs from the film, including “Johnny B. Goode” and ”The Power of Love.” The show, which in April, won the Olivier Award for best new musical, is directed by John Rando and was co-created by Robert Zemeckis.
Who will star in Back To The Future: The Musical?
No details about the Broadway cast of Back To The Future: The Musical have been announced. Currently, Back To The Future: The Musical in London stars Roger Bart as Doc Brown. A Tony-winning Broadway veteran, he has also starred in The Producers and Young Frankenstein. It is likely that he might play Doc Brown on Broadway. Olly Dobson, a British actor, who graduated from drama school in 2014 and has starred in several musicals throughout the UK, plays Marty McFly. It is not known if Dobson will stay with the production when it moves to Broadway.
When will Back To The Future: The Musical come to Broadway?
Sometime in 2023. No exact date has been announced other than 2023. Watch a clip of the cast of the London production performing “Johnny B. Goode” below. Next, Christopher Lloyd Shares His Favorite Back to the Future Memory
