BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical-A Feel Good Pantages Phenomenon!

Run don't walk to the magical majestic marvelous magnificent magical mesmerizing masterpiece BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood now playing thru December 1, 2024. Just a hop skip and a jump from the blue line metro station at Vine Street, you can avoid traffic and parking hassles while enjoying the ease and comfort of riding the subway. No need to travel three thousand miles to experience the glory of being on Broadway. It's right here in our own backyard and there's no place like home.

Revel in the gorgeous grand glamour of the stunning striking smashing Pantages Theatre. You will feel like you've gone back in time to a classier era, an easier breezier life style. Opening night was a blast from the past when a live DeLorean joined the red carpet festivities along with members from the original Back to the Future film including Lea Thompson (the original Lorraine Baines-McFly), Billy Zane (who played Match in his first screen role), and Claudia Wells (the original Jennifer Parker).

It's enough incentive for racing out to see this delightfully divine superbly sublime magnum opus, simply based on the geniuses behind it, i.e. Bob Gale (book/co-creator/producer) who co-created/co-wrote/co-produced all three Back to the Future movies and is the gatekeeper of the franchise; his long time collaborator Academy award winning director for Forrest Gump, Robert Zemeckis (co creator/producer); the celebrated award winning composer of the iconic film score for the series, Alan Silvestri (music/lyrics); and the lauded six time Grammy award winner Glen Ballard (music/lyrics). With la creme de la creme of top notch terrific tremendous tantalizing talents who could ask for anything more?!

Together with a commanding, compelling, captivating, charismatic cast, it's no wonder you won't be able to take your eyes off the stage for a second. The pure perfection performances will knock you off your seat. Great Scot!

Whenever Luke Antony Neville (in various roles as Principal Strickland/Lou Carruthers/Mayor Red Thomas/Sam Baines) appeared on stage, there was a hush throughout the audience. He's a one of a kind wonderful, one singular sensation every little step he takes. Don Stephenson, as Doc Brown, is also an A plus, ace, adept, adroit, astonishing, astounding artist taking us to a whole new level. Powers that be please get Don his own show stat. He's a super star in his own right. His banter with Caden Brauch (as Marty McFly) is outstanding and out of this world, making for a dazzling bedazzling dynamic duo!

The beautiful ballad "For the Dreamers," sung by Stephenson, is sure to touch your heart and soul on a deep primal level. Its luscious luminous lyrics will illuminate your mind, lift your spirits, and brighten your night:"Let's hear it for the dreamers Who never stop believing One grain of sand becomes a pearl A great idea can change the world They can see what others don't Try things others won't So this one's for the dreamers Who live on inspiration Go as far as they can take it Even if they don't quite make it."

Kudos to accomplished acclaimed choreographer Chris Bailey, who pays homage to the classics from Fosse to Astaire to Chorus Line and more. He hits a home run right out of the gate. The fight scenes were spectacular and superlative thanks to fight director Maurice Chan, who similarly raised the bar.

Last but not least, the special effects (no spoilers here but keep focused on the DeLorean) were matchless peerless, la piece de la resistance, the icing on the cake, the cherry on top. Intoxicating and mind blowing from beginning to end, you'll remain breathless and speechless. Hold onto your hats for the ride of your life, even more thrilling than the Back to the Future former theme park attraction at Universal Studios.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is directed by Tony Award® winner John Rando and features a multi-Tony and Olivier Award-winning design team that includes Tim Hatley (set and costume design), Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone (lighting), Gareth Owen (sound) Finn Ross (video), with Illusions by Chris Fisher.

The take aways for the evening were exemplified when Bob Gale eloquently spoke during the curtain call as the packed crowd went wild. He shared that it took 40 rejections before Back to the Future got picked up and how the CEO at Universal begged them to change the name to 'Spaceman from Mars!'

"We didn't know if anyone was going to see this movie. But we didn't care because making this movie was a dream."

Gale proceeded to introduce people who helped make that dream a reality from executive producer/second hand director Frank Marshall to Michael J. Fox's stunt double Charlie Croughwell.

Bob's heartfelt words of wisdom continue to resonate. "Dreams do come true. Always believe in your dreams. Always try to make them real. The future for Back to the Future looks fantastic!" Take it from someone whose dreams have been fulfilled to the moon and back.

Back to the Future the film was released in 1985, starring Michael J. Fox as “Marty McFly” and Christopher Lloyd as “Dr. Emmett Brown.” The film grossed $360.6 million at the box office worldwide and the total box office for all three films in the Back to the Future franchise was $936.6 million (over $1.8 billion in today’s money).

The Original Cast Recording of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is available now from Sony Masterworks Broadway in all formats, including vinyl. (https://soundtracks.lnk.to/BTTFAlbum) A deluxe 2-disc edition of the Original Cast Recording featuring never heard before demos of the songs from the musical was be released by Sony Masterworks Broadway.

A 240-page hardcover book, Creating Back to the Future The Musical by Michael Klastorin, the official behind-the-scenes companion to the stage musical adaptation of Back to the Future, published by Abrams Books, is available at abramsbooks.com.

Follow BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at @bttfbway on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. For more information visit www.BackToTheFutureMusical.com.

BACK TO THE FUTURE:The Musical is playing Now thru December 1, 2024 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30pm
Friday at 8pm
Saturday at 2pm & 8pm
Sunday at 1pm & 6:30pm
Schedule Exceptions:
Added 2pm Matinees on Wed 11/27, Fri 11/29
No Evening Performances on Thu 11/28 & Sun 12/1

Tickets are available for purchase in Los Angeles at www.BroadwayInHollywood.com orwww.Ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre box office. For current box office operating hours, please visit the official website. Best Availability for tickets are currently during weeknight performances.

A $39 Digital Lottery will be offered for every performance in Los Angeles exclusively through the official Broadway in Hollywood App. The app can be downloaded by visiting www.BroadwayInHollywood.com/App. The lottery will open for each performance at 11am two days prior to each performance and will close one day prior at 10am. Tickets will be available for lottery winners beginning 2 hours prior to the posted curtain time at the box office with valid ID. For more details and restrictions, download the app, and visit the Lottery section on the Tickets tab.

$30 Rush Tickets for Students & Educators will also be available, in person only at Hollywood Pantages Theatre – subject to availability. Students and educators may purchase a maximum of two (2) tickets each, with valid school IDs, 2 hours prior to showtime. For more information, visit www.BroadwayInHollywood.com/SpecialOffers.

The production will return to Southern California from December 26, 2024 – January 5, 2025 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tuesday - Friday at 7:30pm Saturday at 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday at 1pm & 6:30pm. Visit
www.SCFTA.org