As a seasoned gamer with decades of live theater experiences under my belt, I must say that the news of “Back to the Future – The Musical” leaving Broadway comes as a bittersweet surprise. On one hand, it’s always a bit disheartening to see a show close its curtains, especially one that has brought so much joy and nostalgia to audiences like myself.
Back to the Future – The Musical will end its Broadway run on Jan. 5, 2025.
The play, based on the 1985 film, premiered at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway on August 3, 2023, and will have been running for 18 months when it closes. It has earned $80 million in ticket sales and seems to have drawn both movie enthusiasts and new Broadway audiences, but it has received mixed feedback from critics and has experienced a slow decrease in box office revenue and attendance.
The production team intends to debut four shows over the next 18 months in countries like Germany and Japan, while also signing an eight-year contract with Royal Caribbean to stage the musical “in its entirety” on the Star of the Seas ship.
I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of this amazing show that mirrors the initial movie’s narrative, penned by none other than Bob Gale, one of the creators and writers for the iconic film trilogy. The music and lyrics are brilliantly crafted by Alan Silvestri, who composed the series’ enchanting score, along with Glen Ballard. This musical actually began in the U.K., and its fourth year on London’s West End is a testament to its popularity. Additionally, it embarked on a North American tour in summer 2024. Simply put, I can’t wait to see this incredible production!
Colin Ingram, the lead producer, expressed his pride that our show attracted nearly 40% of viewers who had never seen a Broadway production before. He noted that this is significant given the perception that theatre can be exclusive. He hopes this trend continues and these new audience members return to watch another Broadway show in the future. The success of the show is also being replicated across North America, where it has already been viewed by over half a million people, many of whom are new to theatre. Next year, we will open four more productions, including ones in Japan and Germany, joining our existing shows in London’s West End (in its 4th year) and the North American Tour.
The Broadway production was up for two Tony Awards in 2024: one for the outstanding performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical (specifically, Roger Bart), and another for the best scenic design of a musical, thanks to its impressive flying car feature. However, it didn’t win any awards at the ceremony.
Last year around Christmas-New Year’s timeframe, our production achieved its peak earnings of $2.1 million. However, more recently, we’ve seen the earnings drop below $1 million and reduced audience turnout. This has made maintaining the show challenging due to its large cast and numerous technical aspects.
The play is presently being led by director John Rando, with Roger Bart portraying Doc Brown, Casey Likes as Marty McFly, Evan Alexander Smith enacting George McFly, Liana Hunt taking on the role of Lorraine Baines, Jelani Remy in the dual roles of Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry, and Nathaniel Hackmann playing Biff Tannen.
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2024-10-24 21:26