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2025-26 Season

Back to the Future

The Musical
Nov 18 - Nov 30, 2025

Back to the Future

Nov 18 - Nov 30, 2025

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Philadelphia!

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.

Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.” 

Reviews

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Brings all the magic from the screen to the stage!

Entertainment Weekly
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A jaw-dropping spectacle that hits all the right buttons!

USA Today
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The audience goes wild!

The New York Times

Additional Performance Information

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  • Recommended for Ages 6 and Older

    The listed age is a recommendation, but please use your own discretion when making a decision for your young theatergoer.

    Ultimately, the recommended ages are guidelines. Only you will know how your child will respond to the live theater experience. Please consider the following factors when making your decision: the content in the show, age recommendations, the age and personal development of your child, and previous experiences. All guests regardless of age require a ticket, including babes in arms. 

  • Accessible Performances

    Audio Description and ASL interpreted available performance
    Friday, November 28, 2025, at 7:30pm

    Live Captioning available performance
    Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 1:30pm

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  • Run Time

    2 hours and 40 minutes, including intermission