In development since 2012, Back to the Future The Musical was originally meant to release in London during 2015 for the film’s 30th anniversary. After a series of production delays, it has its world premiere in Manchester U.K.s Opera Gardens in Feb 2020, however it was forced to close after several weeks due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Posting on its website, Manchester Opera House said that “all remaining performances of Back to the Future in Manchester were cancelled and the show will not reopen until it transfers to the West End.”
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Posting to their official instagram account over the weekend, Back to the Future The Musical announced that it’s set to re-open for its London West End, the U.K.’s version of New York’s Broadway, debut on May 21 2021 at the Adelphi theatre. The original stage cast will be returning and is expected to run until at least Dec 2021.
Early reviews have been positive with one review calling it an ‘ambitious and delightful production’, praising the set design. While WhatsOnStage praised the cast for being “devoted to these beloved characters, richly embodying their irresistibly vibrant, warm likeability.”
Back to the Future The Musical will open on May 21 2021 at the Adelphi Theatre.
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Source: Radio Times
