Back To The Future at Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco

Calling all sci-fi fantatics! It’s time for you to enjoy a thrilling showdown featuring a sensational cult favorite! This storyline from the 1985 fan favorite film has rocked the world back in the day and it’s now making a phenomenal return – this time, it’s taking over the big stage! Back to the Future is a brand new musical based on the smash film of the same title! Be ready to witness the charming and adventurous teenage Marty Mcfly and the eccentric genius “Doc” Brown as they journey across time with Doc’s strange invention! Experience this thrilling sci fi epic as it makes its way across North America, including a coveted pitstop over at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco! After its phenomenal success on Broadway, this touring production is guaranteed to also be just as fantastic! So hurry and hit that Get Tickets link because McFly and Doc are surefire to take you on a remarkable ride!

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“Big, impressive and detailed” The Guardian

Who ever thought of bringing this incredible sci-fi gem to the big stage should get a raise because this is just utterly fantastic! In this case, it’s Academy Award nominated screenwriter Bob Gale, who also happened to be the brains behind the Back to the Future trilogy. Gale spearheaded this stage adaptation from film to theater and it’s a guaranteed 88mph trip! The 1985 cult favorite film, Back to the Future has been adapted for musical stage and it’s been an absolute hit on both New York’s Broadway and London’s West End! 

Now, it’s high time that this fantastic epic is brought across America and with great demand, producers are now taking this thrilling musical to over 20 major cities! See this musical hit the state of the art Orpheum Theatre as it stops by San Francisco for a four-week run! Meet all your fave characters from smart and smooth Marty Mcfly to quirky and genius Doc Brown, to lovable George and Lorraine McFly, and the ever hilarious Biff Tannen! It’s an absolute privilege to experience this amazing story once again – and the best part is, it’s a showdown that you’ll catch live on stage and packed with plenty of riveting tunes!

Marty McFly is sent to 1955 by Doc Brown using his ingenious invention – an old car extremely modified into a steaming, souped up time machine. Great Scott! McFly’s actions in 1955 changed the course of the future. Now, McFly and Doc have to go back in time to put things back in order. Will McFly and Doc pull it off? Find out by catching this stage adaptation of the classic film!

“A jaw-dropping spectacle” – USA Today

After an initial trial run in 2020, Back to the Future opened in London’s West End with direction by Tony Award-winning director John Rando and choreography by Chris Bailey. Tony Award and Laurence Olivier winning costume and set designer Tim Hatley joined the production to perfectly capture the essence of the 1985 film to the stage through props, sets, and costumes. With music and lyrics by Academy and Grammy nominated composer Alan Silvestri and Grammy winning songwriter Glen Ballard, the musical is a stunning visual and aural showcase designed to liven all the senses. 

Together, the stellar creative team delivered one of the most phenomenal successes to ever come to London. The musical won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical and four Whatsonstage Awards – including Best New Musical in 2022. The following year, Back to the Future Musical made its way to Broadway. The New York City production resulted in two Tony nominations and five Outer Critics Circle nominations.

From 2024 to 2025, Back to the Futre will be making its rounds across North America. The touring production comprises a brilliant cast including the return of Broadway cast Don Stephenson as Doc Brown, Caden Brauch as Marty McFly, Burk Swanson as George McFly, and Zan Berube as Lorraine Baines.

Together, the remarkable cast and creative team will deliver one of the most epic sci-fi spectacles to hit the theaters. It’s a showdown featuring both retro and futuristic details. You’ll get to experience the thrill of adventure through time, a budding romance, and a charming friendship between Mcfly and Doc. 

Theater fans are in for an incredibly unique experience as Back to the Future The Musical makes theater history! Past productions have already garnered incredible reviews. Time Out published, “The story remains an extremely enjoyable romp, with chuckles aplenty; the stagecraft is a wow.” Over at the Hollywood Reporter, the writer praised the musical for how effective and fun it all is. “(The) show pulls out the stops with its technical elements, including dazzling projections, special effects and innovative sound and lighting designs to give the production the feel of a, no surprise here, theme-park attraction.”

“The show pulls out the stops” – Entertainment Weekly

The Guardian totally agrees with what the first two reviews mentioned. “Tim Hatley’s set designs are big, impressive and detailed, capturing the 1950s well, with a wonderful mint-green diner and a sparkly prom ball that sends disco lights revolving around the auditorium.” Lastly, the ingenious stagecraft was once again praised, this time by USA Today. “Thanks to copious projections and some next-level stagecraft, the souped-up sports car manages to zip, flip and fly over the audience.” Ultimately, the writer called the musical a jaw-dropping spectacle that may win over even the most skeptical (of theater goers). 

“The stagecraft is wow” – Time Out

This stunning sci fi epic will be entertaining the heck out of theater lovers in San Francisco this upcoming spring season and its four week run will be held at the legendary Orpheum Theatre. The archtype of top calibre entertainment facility, the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco is the perfect venue to host such a trailblazing set design oriented musical. The theater provides state-of-the-art sound and lights and the top of the line in modern stage design. Everything at the Orpheum Theatre is specially designed to accommodate fast moving musicals, such as Back to the Future.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic and rare sci-fi themed epic that’s currently making waves across the world! It’s definitely a musical that will literally take you on a journey across time! So hurry and don’t wait too long before securing your access because people are sure to be traveling from far and wide to catch Back to the Future The Musical!