Back To The Future at Kennedy Center Opera House

It’s totally back! The staggering new musical that took sci fi fanatics by storm is making its way across North America once again and it’s making a phenomenal return to Washington D.C.! Back To the Future, the thrilling theatrical production is hitting up the Kennedy Center Opera House for a limited time and tickets are sure to be flying off the hypothetical shelves! It’s your moment to witness the magnificent production, originally spearheaded by the dear talented folks over in London’s West End but fans over in Washington get to see the iconic Broadway version spectacle right in the heart of Washington D.C.! Back to The Future is a musical adaptation of the hit cult favorite 1985 film of the same name and here you’ll get the same exciting storyline, stellar characters, with exceptional stage craft and stunning moments! So don’t let this chance pass you by, Back to the Future is here to bring you on a journey from 1985 to 1955, and back! Score your tickets now!

If you see this musical, it’s like you went for a thrilling ride with a speed of 88 miles per hour! You’ll be at the edge of your seat for sure as Marty McFly with the help of Doc Brown goes on a time bending journey to the past and back! This is your moment to see an incredible story line that has captivated audiences since 1985! Based on the hit film with the same name, Back to the Future is a classic that deserves to be put on the big stage! Thankfully, the team behind this mindblowing production had the guts to bring this masterpiece to London’s West End in 2021 and then to Broadway in 2023! Fans across North America have seen this epic in 2024 when it went on tour, but it was an awfully limited run, to say the least! But now it’s back and it’s gonna be more epic than ever! It’s sci fi, comedy, and adventure all rolled into one! Great Scott! Are you ready? We definitely are!

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PLOT

Marty McFly went to visit his friend Doc Brown, a crazed scientist at his home. He finds a message telling him to meet at the parking lot of Twin Pines Mall at midnight. When Marty arrives there, Doc Brown shows him his latest invention, a time machine created from a DeLorean. However, an accident ensues and Doc Brown is dying from radiation poisoning. Marty immediately runs into the car with the scientist to bring him to the hospital, but the Delorean went as fast as 88 miles per hour, triggering the machine and sending themselves back in time to 1955. Marty encounters his parents while they were still in high school. However, Marty’s actions have led to exemplary changes in the present. Will Marty be able to fix his future and save Doc? Find out when you catch Back to the Future Musical at Kennedy Center Opera House!

PRODUCTION

Back to the Future premiered at the Manchester Opera House in 2020, a trial run before it went to London’s West On the following year. The musical features music and lyrics by Alan Silvetri and Glend Balard. Meanwhile, the book was written by original Back to the Future film screenwriter Bob Gale. The production was spearheaded by producer Robert Zemeckis with John Rando as director. The musical was met with great reception from London audiences evem securing itself the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2022. The production secured a total of seven nominations that year. Over at What’sOnStage awards, Back to the Future won four awards, including Best New Musical. In 2023, the production finally went to Broadway and premiered at the historic Winter Garden Theatre where it ran from 2023 to 2025. The Broadway version earned two Tony nominations and five Outer Critics Circle nominations. This year, Back to the Future goes back on tour after a massively successful 2024 run!

“The stagecraft is a wow” – TimeOut Worldwide

CREATIVE TEAM

Director John Rando leads a team of incredibly talented designers, supervisors, and orchestrators in this electrifying epic. The amazing group brought the excitement from the film into the big stage. From amazing stage craft to mind blowing scenic design and lighting, there’s much to praise when you have brilliant minds working together to bring this epic to life. The creative team includes Tim Hatley on scenic and costume design, Chris Bailey on choreography, Nick Finlow on music supervision and arrangements, Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone on lighting design, Fin Ross on video design, Chris Fisher on illusion design, and Gareth Owens on sound design. For a complete list of Back to the Future’s creative team, check out the musical’s official website.

What gets everyone the most excited, of course, is the car — the souped-up, scientifically enhanced time- traveling DeLorean that figured so prominently in the film’s plot.  – The Hollywood Reporter

TOURING CAST

Meanwhile, the touring cast is just as stellar as the creative team. This talented group of stage actors brought the characters to life and deliver the storyline brilliantly. The touring cast includes David Josefsberg as Doc Brown, Lucas Hallauer as Marty McFly, Mike Bindeman as George McFly, Kathryn Adeline as Lorrein Baines, Cartreze Tanner as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry, and Nathaniel Hackmann as Biff Tannen. For a complete list of the ensemble, you can check out Back to the Future’s official website.

“It’s all zippy, loud and stylish – and the DeLorean is a thrill.” – The Guardian

REVIEWS

Back to the Future received great reception from fans and critics. It’s definitely a musical created to please die hard fans from the original 1985 film but also entertain new viewers who are witnessing this storyline for the first time. The Guardian called this production, “a faithful adaptation for die hard fans.” In addition, the reviewer wrote,  “It’s all zippy, loud and stylish – and the DeLorean is a thrill.” Over at the Hollywood Reporter, the writer went all giddy over the time machine, “What gets everyone the most excited, of course, is the car — the souped-up, scientifically enhanced time- traveling DeLorean that figured so prominently in the film’s plot. Needless to say, the vehicle gets the biggest ovation of the evening.”

Over in Time Out, the musical was called a showstopper, “Every scene is a showstopper, bedaubed with backing dancers and Tim Hatley’s ever-changing, retina-searing sets.” The writer continued, “The story remains an extremely enjoyable romp, with chuckles aplenty; the stagecraft is a wow, especially with regards to the DeLorean.” 

Lastly, Variety called this musical “lots of fun” and “a great night out,” He goes on to praise the design from this stunning musical, “Tim Hatley’s stunning, multi-dimensional design — thrillingly meshing physical production, lighting, projection, sound and hydraulics.”

“Lots of fun. A Great Night Out” – Variety

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Kennedy Center Opera House is an impressive performing arts center with a wide spaced auditorium accommodating up to 2,347 fans during a full house event. The multi level theater with a striking chandelier and impressive accommodations. The audience is met with a fantastic ambiance with world class acoustics. Meanwhile, the venue is also equipped with cutting edge sound and lights technology. There’s a great selection of snacks and beverages at the venue, plus great accessibility and clean bathrooms. You’re sure to have the most amazing time seeing your favorite musical or concert at the Kennedy Center Opera House! 

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