The reviews are rolling in for the Olivier-winning production of Back to the Future: the Musical, which officially opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre August 3 after beginning previews June 30. The musical had its opening night celebration last week on July 25 with the cast from the original film (including Michael J. Fox). It was a gala performance benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson鈥檚 Research.
Based on the 1985 Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, Back to the Future: the Musical has a book by and new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy winner and six-time Grammy winner , with additional songs from the film, including "The Power of Love" and "Johnny B. Goode." John Rando directs.
(Almost Famous) stars as Marty McFly, alongside Tony winner and Olivier nominee , both reprising their West End roles as Doc Brown and George McFly.
They are joined by as Lorraine Baines, as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry, as Biff Tannen, as Strickland, and as Jennifer Parker.
The ensemble includes , , , , , , , Marc Heitzman, , , , , , , , , , and . Rounding out the company as swings are Samuel Gerber, Kimberly Immanuel, Joshua Kenneth Allen Johnson, Blakely Slaybaugh, and Gabi Stapula.
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John Rando has reunited his entire London creative team for the Broadway bow of Back to the Future: the Musical. The production features set and costume design by , lighting design by and , sound design by , video design by , choreography by , musical supervision and arrangements by , music direction by , illusions by , orchestrations by and , and dance arrangements by . Casting is by .
The production stage manager is Julia Jones, the company manager is Eduardo M. Castro, the music coordinator is , and the fight director is . is the international associate director, is the US associate director, is the UK associate choreographer, and Beth Crandell is the US associate choreographer. The associate set design is . Wig, hair, and make-up design is by and Associates.
The musical enjoyed a world premiere at Manchester Opera House in 2020, a run that was cut short due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The production transferred to London's West End the following year, earning seven Olivier Award nominations and winning Best New Musical.
Back to the Future: the Musical is produced by , , , , , Marc Routh, , , , , , , , , Kimberly Magarro, , Universal Theatre Group, Sony Masterwork, and .
