Having seen the very first performance I can tell you it's fantastic, I laughed I cried and I wanted to back in time to watch it again. The special effects are out of this world. The acting is superb and performed by genuine of fans of the film franchise. I would highly recommend anyone to go and see this and I hope I get to see it again when it moves to London.
I haven't seen this musical yet + Manchester is too far to travel unless I was going there which I'm not, But from what I have seen from the adverts on TV + Social Media, Pictures of it in Magazines/Social Media /Buses/Trains etc -The set designs are very good as well which you forgot to mention!
I saw this at Adelphi and it’s amazing. I can’t imagine the two lead roles as anyone else. Roger Bart and olly Dobson brilliant as doc and Marty. Loved the songs. Being a big Christopher Lloyd fan I was blown away by roger Barts performance. It has an excellent cast, songs and special effects. It’s also kinda funny. I was not disappointed. I would see it again. I definitely recommend it. I hope they release a dvd and or cd
Is anyone else watching this and thinking “Roger BART had to AUDITION?!?!” Um, he’s Roger Bart! You know when you consider Roger Bart for a role that you’re getting brilliance if he agrees to the take the role. A chemistry read for the role, maybe… but wow… I guess even icons of the musical theatre world have to audition at times too…
Saw the show last night, and OMG!! it was amazing. I can see, after watching this, why people are making these comments because it doesn't really make sense without the costumes and scenery, but believe me, it is well worth it, I loved the songs, the acting, and especially the special effects!! Big shout out to Hugh Coles who plays George McFly, he was amazing and so so funny. Also loved Olly Dobson ( Marty Mcfly) and of course Roger Bart's Doc Brown. A must see for all BTTF fans !
If you are indifferent about the film, you will still really enjoy the musical. The technical aspects, the musical aspects, the choreography and everything is so polished. It's a fun experience.
ALtho there's a certain cynicism I have for shows like this (relying on a movie concept with rock standards attached), my heart also aches for them. FIVE workshops! A director swap... Roger Bart looks amazing as Doc Brown and I would love to hear more of the original music. That's the real key. People may make it a hit from nostalgia but the score and performances are what will make it live. I went searching for info because the cast and orchestra did a solo mix thing with Power of Love and just sent it out - very wise to keep it in people's minds. Break legs that you find another theater and the audience!!
peter papadimitriou I think the same thing… But when I look at musical theater history so many musicals were based on ideas that seemed really impractical. Who’s going to take a girl to a picnic in Oklahoma? How to turn someone into a fair lady by teaching her proper English? A musical about an American revolutionary who dies in a duel? I mean the hero dies in the end! Come on shouldn’t work! These days they’ve also discovered that with movies there’s a built-in audience of people who grew up seeing them and then want to take their kids to the Broadway musical version. With transforming a very well-known beloved moving to a Broadway, At the risk of sounding so cynical there is a demographic that if the musical actually works they can cash in on. Many people saw this movie as kids in its original run and now has a musical they’re old enough to afford big price tickets and take your children and relive the memory. The key is with those so-called crazy ideas is how do you make it work? If you can make it work then it’s a bonanza! If it doesn’t work it comes off as a pale imitation. In theory wrapping Hip Hop musical about an American where Bruce and Harry should not work but it does! So hopefully it will work for all of those involved. I’m not especially invested in it but I do like to see successful musicals happen Which means there’s residual effects for the entire Theater community globally.
Peter... There aren't going to be any more films (unless this musical is so good they turn it into a film). This is all we're going to get. If it'S done well and you're a BTTF fan, DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH!
@@nakyer hello and good morning who ever you are? I'm peter from Hamilton Ontario Canada hope all is well? God I was like 13 years old when the first back to the future movie came out in 1985 and I'm a stroke and cardiac arrest survivor now but probably like most people wanted more especially after the 3rd film. If this musical comes here in Hamilton, I'll try to go see it, but have limited mobility as I use a cane for balance when I'm outside walking around and don't drive anymore. Thanks
The OG creative team said it was a way to pay homage without going for the cash grab of remaking the first movie or doing a 4th. A lot of the elements of the core story: the special effects, over exaggerated characters, and a lead who's a musician set it up nicely.
@@thekat2784 I did not say it is only in North America, I asked why they like it so much. The "obsession" with the genre is kinda a northamerican thing.
@@josh72456 I have to admit that I was sceptical but as soon as the performance ended the first thing we said was that we had to see it again. We have actually bought tickets to see it again. If you are local to Manchester I do recommend watching it because it was amazing. I have, btw, grown up watching the film and its sequels
@@jammiedodger I'm glad someone enjoyed it, I still don't see the point of making this beloved movie into a musical. It doesn't lend itself to the medium.
Joseph Carlisle I was sceptical too but having seen it, I must respectfully disagree. The musical is of the same standard and love that made the films classics. This show will take London and Broadway by storm.
It has just won Best New Musical and is storming the West End at the moment! It has been such a great success. It's coming up to its first year in the west end soooo.... Dennis was wrong! I've seen the show 3 times now and it is the most amazing thing ever!
Having seen the very first performance I can tell you it's fantastic, I laughed I cried and I wanted to back in time to watch it again. The special effects are out of this world. The acting is superb and performed by genuine of fans of the film franchise. I would highly recommend anyone to go and see this and I hope I get to see it again when it moves to London.
I haven't seen this musical yet + Manchester is too far to travel unless I was going there which I'm not, But from what I have seen from the adverts on TV + Social Media, Pictures of it in Magazines/Social Media /Buses/Trains etc -The set designs are very good as well which you forgot to mention!
@@mikekaraoke everything is amazing!
@@ChristopherGeryak the year since I typed that message-finally saw couple of months ago loved everyting about it!
How was your Xmas Day/Boxing Day??
Roger Bart is my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE actor ever! ❤️
I saw this at Adelphi and it’s amazing. I can’t imagine the two lead roles as anyone else. Roger Bart and olly Dobson brilliant as doc and Marty. Loved the songs. Being a big Christopher Lloyd fan I was blown away by roger Barts performance. It has an excellent cast, songs and special effects. It’s also kinda funny. I was not disappointed. I would see it again. I definitely recommend it. I hope they release a dvd and or cd
same! it was incredible and i hope they release it on cd/streaming services so i can rewatch that masterpiece!!
There is a cd! It’s awesome
mr bart is awesome !!! such wit....
I'm so excited for this! Seeing opening week, we're so lucky it's premiering in Manchester!
Hope u ok.
Is anyone else watching this and thinking “Roger BART had to AUDITION?!?!” Um, he’s Roger Bart! You know when you consider Roger Bart for a role that you’re getting brilliance if he agrees to the take the role. A chemistry read for the role, maybe… but wow… I guess even icons of the musical theatre world have to audition at times too…
Saw the show last night, and OMG!! it was amazing. I can see, after watching this, why people are making these comments because it doesn't really make sense without the costumes and scenery, but believe me, it is well worth it, I loved the songs, the acting, and especially the special effects!! Big shout out to Hugh Coles who plays George McFly, he was amazing and so so funny. Also loved Olly Dobson ( Marty Mcfly) and of course Roger Bart's Doc Brown. A must see for all BTTF fans !
Saw this show on the 21st and I can honestly say it's absolutely amazing!! I need a cast album ASAP!
What happens during the show ?
@@universe1822 I am not gonna spoil much, but I is very similar to the movie!
If you are indifferent about the film, you will still really enjoy the musical. The technical aspects, the musical aspects, the choreography and everything is so polished. It's a fun experience.
Really great musical. Saw it today.
The “IT WORKS! IT WORKS! IT WORKS!” reminds me of Jim Carrey as The Riddler in Batman Forever
Nice to see what my lookee-likee, Roger Bart, is up to these days.
Im hearing amazing things and I really want to see it!!
Bob Gale is the best!! Brilliant man ❤️
ALtho there's a certain cynicism I have for shows like this (relying on a movie concept with rock standards attached), my heart also aches for them. FIVE workshops! A director swap... Roger Bart looks amazing as Doc Brown and I would love to hear more of the original music. That's the real key. People may make it a hit from nostalgia but the score and performances are what will make it live. I went searching for info because the cast and orchestra did a solo mix thing with Power of Love and just sent it out - very wise to keep it in people's minds. Break legs that you find another theater and the audience!!
Roger Bart’s performance is almost like *a 50-year old me possessed by Jack Black mixed with me 😂*
not you
still not you
@@elsiegabrie
What do you mean still? I didn’t even reply.
これを観るためにイギリスに行きたいっす
Best moives ever good it on Broadway from Ruth 🤩😀
0:28 Robert De Niro cameo
0:00 + 0:30 + 1:26
Here's the mind blowing fact. The singing voice of Aladdin in now playing Doc Brown. How incredibly epic is that!
Jamie O'Connell You mean Hercules
Spoiler alert: Guffman doesn’t show up.
Woow 😄😄
Get info and tickets: www.whatsonstage.com/shows/manchester-theatre/back-to-the-future-the-musical_199115
Like the idea but I'm not really sure how or why back to the future should be a musical?
peter papadimitriou I think the same thing… But when I look at musical theater history so many musicals were based on ideas that seemed really impractical. Who’s going to take a girl to a picnic in Oklahoma? How to turn someone into a fair lady by teaching her proper English? A musical about an American revolutionary who dies in a duel? I mean the hero dies in the end! Come on shouldn’t work! These days they’ve also discovered that with movies there’s a built-in audience of people who grew up seeing them and then want to take their kids to the Broadway musical version.
With transforming a very well-known beloved moving to a Broadway, At the risk of sounding so cynical there is a demographic that if the musical actually works they can cash in on. Many people saw this movie as kids in its original run and now has a musical they’re old enough to afford big price tickets and take your children and relive the memory. The key is with those so-called crazy ideas is how do you make it work? If you can make it work then it’s a bonanza! If it doesn’t work it comes off as a pale imitation. In theory wrapping Hip Hop musical about an American where Bruce and Harry should not work but it does! So hopefully it will work for all of those involved. I’m not especially invested in it but I do like to see successful musicals happen Which means there’s residual effects for the entire Theater community globally.
Peter...
There aren't going to be any more films (unless this musical is so good they turn it into a film). This is all we're going to get. If it'S done well and you're a BTTF fan, DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH!
@@nakyer hello and good morning who ever you are? I'm peter from Hamilton Ontario Canada hope all is well? God I was like 13 years old when the first back to the future movie came out in 1985 and I'm a stroke and cardiac arrest survivor now but probably like most people wanted more especially after the 3rd film. If this musical comes here in Hamilton, I'll try to go see it, but have limited mobility as I use a cane for balance when I'm outside walking around and don't drive anymore. Thanks
The OG creative team said it was a way to pay homage without going for the cash grab of remaking the first movie or doing a 4th. A lot of the elements of the core story: the special effects, over exaggerated characters, and a lead who's a musician set it up nicely.
@@charlottesreadsthings211 loved all 3 films. Be safe Charlotte
In the wrongest time
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:)
This musical is hilariously impractical and cheesy
why do north american people like musicals so much?
It's not just North America, but Broadway is in the US
@@thekat2784 I did not say it is only in North America, I asked why they like it so much. The "obsession" with the genre is kinda a northamerican thing.
Because music makes everything better.
I'm sorry based on rehearsals it looks awful.
Have you seen it? I saw it last week and it's actually very, very good
@@lerabollera no I just get it based from this vid.
@@josh72456 I have to admit that I was sceptical but as soon as the performance ended the first thing we said was that we had to see it again. We have actually bought tickets to see it again. If you are local to Manchester I do recommend watching it because it was amazing. I have, btw, grown up watching the film and its sequels
@@lerabollera well no I don't live in Manchester, seeing it again huh?
I've never wanted a stage musical go away. Especially now that I've seen this. The acting is fine, it's just not a very good show from what I've seen.
I saw it last night and it got a standing ovation with the crowd on their feet singing 'Back in Time'
@@jammiedodger I'm glad someone enjoyed it, I still don't see the point of making this beloved movie into a musical. It doesn't lend itself to the medium.
Joseph Carlisle I was sceptical too but having seen it, I must respectfully disagree. The musical is of the same standard and love that made the films classics. This show will take London and Broadway by storm.
Gtfo..
Awful. 3 months tops.
This comment aged well 💀But it was an amazing musical
Seems that everyone disagrees
It has just won Best New Musical and is storming the West End at the moment! It has been such a great success. It's coming up to its first year in the west end soooo.... Dennis was wrong! I've seen the show 3 times now and it is the most amazing thing ever!
technically Dennis was initially correct because Covid stopped it for a while 🤣
May this never make it transatlantic and if it does, that it will go away quickly like Ghost or Dirty Dancing.
this music written for the show just sounds awful and forgettable. Like the "flashdance" musical. Ugh. No.
It's actually a pretty decent rock musical. Saw it in previews last week and it was a lot of fun.
the old marty is defo better than the new one