Marty McFly is a rock 'n' roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown. But before he can return to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love in order to save his own existence.
But for anyone who truly loves theater, or film, or understands why they are separate art forms to begin with, the production is somewhat unsettling. In a time where it feels increasingly difficult to push original stories forward, this adaptation – and its estimated $23.5 million budget – do not alleviate the struggle. It is hard to believe it was created by artists with a real passion for musical theater, as evidenced by its prioritization of sensational effects over thoughtful writing. Nonetheless, its producers have no obligation to save the integrity of performing arts. So, if they wanted to unite fans of a 1980s classic, they did their job well.
The performances are admirable but in virtually every case imitations of the caricatures in the film rather than the performers being allowed to develop their own characterizations. The real star of the show, however, is the DeLorean, which dazzles much like when chandeliers and helicopters once reigned on Broadway.
2021 | West End |
West End Premiere West End |
2021 | West End |
West End |
2023 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2024 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
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