This is your last weekend to catch “Back to the Future: The Musical.” The Broadway musical brings back the 1980s vibe and makes you want to revisit the movies. Effects are fantastic; and the singing and acting was a smashing success.
This time travel saga goes from 1984 to 1955 and back and has some extra side jokes about 2020, which are ironic and will get you chuckling over your margarita in that Smith’s Center sippy cup.
Caden Brauch’s Marty McFly will make you smile, remembering Michael J. Fox. George McFly’s father was played by Burke Swanson, who was a hoot and brought so much fun silliness to the role. The famous Doc Brown played by Don Stephenson brought the wacky scientist to the stage in full color with his goofy ways and his DeLorean time machine.
Cartreze Tucker’s version of Mayor Goldie Wilson stole the spotlight. His rendition of “Gotta Start Somewhere” will rekindle hope for anyone who is building anything.
Laura Sky Herman as Linda McFly is spot on in her portrayal as the young girl of the Fifties and the mother and wife of the Eighties; and it shows her versatility and vocal talents.
Marty McFly’s love interest, Jennifer Parker, is played by Kiara Lee and is a delight and overall cheerful note to the 160-minute production.
And finally, the big old bully, Biff Tannen, played by Ethan Rogers gets his well-deserved pay back in the end to the great satisfaction of all.
While you are skipping down memory lane, enjoy the familiar tunes of “The Power of Love,” “Earth Angel,” “Johnny B Goode” and “Back in Time.”
The production won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, and garnered several other accolades. The musical is adapted to the stage by the film’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. It is directed by the Tony Award-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard.
Show runs through Nov. 3 at The Smith’s Center. Tickets range from $40.30 to $198.30, including fees. Click here to purchase.