BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL

BACK TO THE FUTURE:  THE MUSICAL

KEY BANK STATE THEATRE

JUNE 11-JULY 7, 2024

216-241-6000 OR ON LINE AT PLAYHOUSEQUARE.ORG

 

Roy Berko

BACK TO THE FUTURE:  THE MUSICAL will delight anyone who loves farcical, outlandish and quirky stories and who has a special liking for special effects.  Don’t expect a deep thought-provoking tale or sublime music.  This isn’t a show for that.  Go!  Sit back and enjoy the overdone hijinks!  Escape from reality!  Laugh, clap and jump up at the end for the required standing ovation

To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop

Just as "Phantom of the Opera" had the falling chandelier and "Miss Saigon" had a flying helicopter, "Back to the Future: The Musical" cashes in an on-stage time-barrier-smashing DeLorean DMC. It flies through time and space right before the audience's eyes as realistically as the plutonium-fueled concoction by the crazed-but-cuddly inventor Doc Brown in the original film and its sequels.

Unsurprisingly, "Back to the Future" was a virtual no-show at this year's increasingly "serious" Tony Awards, having gotten only a single nomination for scenic design (Tim Hatley and Finn Ross), but as for apparent box-office accolades, this production of nonstop theatrical fireworks takes home the Cleveland trophy for the summer theater sensation of 2024.

To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
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To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

This show has a deep and thought provoking message. Come to the theater to have a good time. Be wowed by the special effects, be dazzled by the dance numbers, cheer for the car and enjoy the music. It is that simple. This is a show to see just for the fun of it. GREAT SCOTT!

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Chris Howey
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To see a full review of this show, read Chris Howey's Review here.

Laura Kennelly

Time travel? Yes, please. At least if it’s Back to the Future: The Musical.

This Broadway take on time travel whooshed into the State Theatre at Playhouse Square last week. Starting its national tour in Cleveland, the show is a fun blast from the past.

To see a full review of this show see here or read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach

All in all, BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is one wild ride and worth the trip. The experience as a whole is satisfyingly exciting, and you'll want to take this one for a spin this summer.

To see a full review of this show, read Kate's posts here.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona

“It’s good, old-fashioned ‘Back to the Future.’”

To see a full review of this show, read Joey's posts here.