Back To The Future at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Fall season is about to get heated because the thrilling sci fi epic, Back to the Future the Musical, is making landfall! This sizzling new musical adapted from the 1985 film of the same title is currently turning up Broadway but great scotts, it’s time for a riveting North American trek! Get set as Back to the Future makes a much-awaited stop in Los Angeles, California! The 32-show run at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre is surefire to bring in all the sci-fi and theater fanatics from far and wide! And surely, this astounding musical with book by Back to the Future trilogy writer Bob Gale will bring out all the stops – from top calibre scenic design, stellar cast, and mind blowing props! Just wait til you see the Delorean! It’s truly a show like no other and theater critics and prestigious awarding bodies know this – the musical has secured multiple awards! So better be the first ones in L.A. to catch it by scoring your tickets now, because it’s definitely slated to be the season’s most groundbreaking show!

Back To The Future Tickets

Winner of Best Musical at the Laurence Olivier Awards

Just when you thought musicals can’t get any more innovative, it belts out this sensational sci fi epic! Back to the Future is pretty much the most ambitious science fiction themed musical to ever hit Broadway and it’s finally bringing its top calibre production across North America – think Delorean flying across the proscenium! Yes, this one will surely take you for a heart stopping ride across time and although it’s a story that most of us are already familiar with, it’s still guaranteed to be a totally new experience! Adapted specially for the big stage by the same writer who brought you the Back to the Future trilogy, Bob Gale, this musical is guaranteed to be a monumental fan service but also a thrilling new story for those who haven’t seen the film!

The musical comes to life through the brilliant storytelling of Bob Gale, music by Primetime Emmy winning composer Alan Silvestri, and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Glen Ballard. The same dynamic energy and quirkiness from the film have been translated into the stage thanks to brilliant direction by Tony Award-winning director John Rando. Of course, the superb visuals and sound this musical delivers is regarded as top calibre and it’s all because producers have brought in the trailblazing creative talent. This supergroup includes multi award winning set designer Tim Hatley, esteemed choreographer Chris Bailey, highly acclaimed music arranger and supervisor Nick Finlow, Olivier Award-winning Olivier Award winning lighting designers Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone, and multi awarded sound designer Gareth Owens. It’s a dream team! And there are so much more creative talents in the roster but just too many names to tell! But trust us when we say that this production didn’t spare anything in order to serve the most remarkable sci fi showdown ever made!

The musical originally premiered in Manchester, followed by a run in London’s West End. Producers surely took a risk on this one but they definitely knew what’s up because the musical eventually bagged seven Laurence Olivier nominations, and won the category for Best Musical. Soon enough, the musical – which has been making waves in London, made its way to New York, premiering on Broadway in 2023! The show was given a much awaited welcome and of course, sci-fi fans and theater lovers were quick to catch this high flying epic on Broadway. 

Truly, it is a pop culture phenomenon that’s just too big to keep in one place. Soon enough, the musical spawns a raving North American tour with 28 stops in major cities. After its brilliant West End and Broadway showcase, it’s time for the touring production to show audiences that Back to the Future Musical is the most innovative visual and aural overload in the last decade. Of course, it won’t be made possible without the help of a remarkable ensemble cast led by acclaimed actor Don Stephenson as Doc Brown and Caden Brauch as Marty McFly. Some of the more iconic roles also got some brilliant casting such as Burke Swanson as George McFly, Zan Berube as Lorraine Baines, and Ethan Rogers as Biff Tannen. 

“Remains just as funny nearly 40 years after the movie’s release” – USA Today

Back to the Future the musical is surely the next best thing in theater. Just ask any of the professional critics that have tremendous good words for the production. Entertainment Weekly raved about the musical’s visuals but moreso on the trailblazing prorp, the Delorean (time machine). “But can we talk about the car? Put simply, the car is awesome. It also serves as the show’s biggest not-so-secret weapon.” The writer continued to expound on this amazing feature, “through a combination of lights, smoke, video screens, and, yes, fire — the DeLorean brings all of the magic from the screen to the stage, and by the end of the show, audiences will truly believe a car can fly.”

Meanwhile, it’s not just influential critics who have great things to say. Regular theater lovers like Bethan Shufflebotham were quick to deem the musical a gem. “It’s nothing short of a theatrical masterpiece that is fully immersive and brings the story to life before your eyes. The pièce de résistance comes just before the curtain close, pulling off a phenomenal illusion that will leave you with the same mind-boggling feeling.” Over at the USA Today, Back to the Future got called a dazzling joyride, “It’s an ingenious premise that remains just as funny nearly 40 years after the movie’s release, with an eager-to-please cast that mostly nails the film’s tricky balance between cringe and charm.”

A top calibre production deserves only the best entertainment venue the city has to offer. In Los Angeles’ case, it’s the legendary Hollywood Pantages. The beloved landmark has 100 years’ worth of entertainment history – from being a town favorite cinema to becoming the most highly regarded concert and musical haven in the city. Since being refurbished in the 70s, the venue has been hosting the most exciting touring Broadway musicals to come across the city. All thanks to state-of-the-art lights and sound technology and excellent features, such as stunning ambiance and comfortable seating. Its brilliant art deco architecture alone is a sight to behold, making a visti to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre a truly superb entertainment experience.

Be sure not to miss this groundbreaking musical that breaks barriers, blows minds, and takes your on an 88 miles per hour ride. It’s mighty excellent production featuring a stellar enmsebele cast too! Hurry and secure your passes now before it’s too late!

“It’s nothing short of a theatrical masterpiece” – Bethan Shufflebotham