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Overview
Synopsis
Based on the movie of the same name, Back to the Future follows Marty McFly, a charismatic teen living in 1985, who finds himself whisked away to 1955 thanks to the eccentric Emmett “Doc” Brown and his time-traveling DeLorean. Now, Marty must race against the clock to make sure his parents fall in love, preserve the future, and get back to his life in 1985. Full of catchy songs and incredible stage effects, Back to the Future is an exciting ride for all audience members!
Show Information
- Book
- Bob Gale
- Music
- Alan Silvestri
- Lyrics
- Glen Ballard
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Based on the "Back to the Future" film franchise
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2020
- Genres
- Comedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
- Settings
- Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings, Spectacle
- Time & Place
- Hill Valley, California 1985 & 1955
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Licensor
- See CONTEXT AND/OR LINKS TAB
- Ideal For
- Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone |
Songs
ACT ONE
- It’s Only a Matter of Time - Marty McFly, Goldie Wilson, Ensemble
- Audition/Got No Future - Marty McFly
- Wherever We’re Going - Jennifer Parker, Marty McFly
- Hello - Is Anybody Home? - Marty McFly, George McFly, Dave McFly, Linda McFly, and Lorraine McFly
- It Works - Doc Brown, Female Ensemble
- Cake - Ensemble
- Got No Future (Reprise) - Marty McFly
- Gotta Start Somewhere - Goldie Wilson, Ensemble
- My Myopia - George McFly
- Pretty Baby - Lorraine and Female Ensemble
- Future Boy - Marty McFly, Doc Brown, Ensemble
- Hill Valley High School Fight Song - Ensemble
- Something About That Boy - Lorraine Baines, Biff Tannen, 3D, Slick, Ensemble
ACT TWO
- 21st Century - Doc Brown, Ensemble
- Something About That Boy (Reprise) - Lorraine Baines
- Put Your Mind to It - Marty McFly, George McFly, Ensemble
- For the Dreams - Doc Brown
- Teach Him a Lesson - Biff, 3D, Slick
- The Letter/It’s Only a Matter of Time (Reprise) - Mart McFly, Jennifer Parker
- Pretty Baby (Reprise) - Lorraine Baines, Linda McFly, Jennifer Parker
- Earth Angel - Marvin Berry, George McFly, Lorraine Baines, Ensemble
- Johnny B. Goode - Marty McFly, Ensemble
- The Clocktower/For the Dreamers (Reprise) - Doc Brown
- The Power of Love - Marty McFly, Jennifer Parker, Goldie Wilson, Company
- Doc Returns/Finale - Full Company
- Back in Time - Marty McFly, Doc Brown, Company
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.