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If IMAX had taken off by 1985, [*Back to the Future*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26018-back-to-the-future-tickets) would have been its year's *Oppenheimer*: the kind of epic film you *must* see in IMAX, or at least on the biggest screen you can find. The iconic flying DeLorean, piloted across space-time by teenager Marty McFly and scientist Doc Brown, deserves nothing less. Ditto for the stakes of the plot. Unwittingly becoming one of humanity’s first time travelers and nearly wiping out your own existence by meddling in your parents’ meet-cute is, to quote Doc, “some serious shit.”

That's a lot for one teenager like Marty to handle — not to mention the ultimate terror of capturing his unknowing high-school-aged mother’s affections. And yet, *Back to the Future* emerges, and continues to be regarded, as a funny, cult-classic romp. The musical adaptation, now on Broadway with 1.21 gigawatts of spectacle, honors all these views at once and gives *Back to the Future* the larger-than-life presentation it deserves.

The design, naturally, does a lot of the heavy lifting. Walking into the [Winter Garden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/winter-garden-theatre) feels like walking into a *Back to the Future* augmented-reality theme park attraction: A network of LEDs outfits the proscenium, the railings of the box seats, and even the ceiling. The design feels immersive, aided by Finn Ross's videos that, at one point, even put audiences into Marty's point of view as he rockets from 1985 to 1955.

That's not to mention the rest of Hatley's meticulously detailed sets and vibrant period costumes, Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone's hyperactive lighting (which, along with smoke effects, aid Chris Fisher's sci-fi illusions), and Gareth Owen's heart-thumping sound. Together with director John Rando's staging and Chris Bailey's athletic choreography that works the large ensemble for all it's got, the whole production is clearly eager, desperate even, to thrill you at every second. But to again quote Doc (and the title of his triumphant entrance song), it works.

On the topic of the songs, those mostly work, including timeless film favorites like "The Power of Love" and "Johnny B. Goode." A third of the score could have otherwise been cut. Some are repetitive — not every song needs a reprise, and not every character needs a full-length "I want" number (or multiple) where a line or two of dialogue would suffice. It feels like a retroactive attempt to invest audiences in the characters, who get rather abruptly introduced at the start.

It's an odd paradox, that *Back to the Future* assumes prior familiarity with the film such that the players need little introduction, while positing nearly every character as worthy of substantial exploration. Chalk it up, perhaps, to the fact that two of the movie's creators are involved: Bob Gale adapted the musical's book from his and Robert Zemeckis's screenplay, and Alan Silvestri, who composed the film score, co-wrote the musical's rollicking score with Glen Ballard. They clearly know and adore all their characters, but not all audiences have the same depth of understanding, especially 38 years on from the film's premiere.

But like the DeLorean climbing to the crucial 88 miles per hour, the writers ultimately succeed in building the show's momentum and narrative heft. Once Marty meets his teenaged parents, Lorraine and George, in 1955 and catches Lorraine's eye before George can, he has to course-correct — and gets to know his parents better in the process. *Back to the Future* is really a story about how the young can shape older generations' futures, after all, not just the other way around.

"My Myopia," a song sung by the hapless George as he secretly watches his future wife from a tree, shows Marty his dad's spinelessness began in adolescence. Later, they share a duet, "Put Your Mind to It," in which Marty teaches George how to be a more confident man. The energetic Casey Likes as Marty and Hugh Coles, a rubber-limbed physical comedy master reprising his role from London, as George bring these scenes close to perfect. As Lorraine, Liana Hunt channels a *Grease*-era Olivia Newtown John in dulcet (if incestuous) songs like "Pretty Baby."

It could be easy, amid everything else going on, to minimize Doc, even though he invents time travel in the first place and makes the rest of *Back to the Future* possible. But Christopher Lloyd made the character so indelible on screen that to forget Doc would be a crime. And from his first entrance in a cloud of smoke, Roger Bart, also reprising his role from London, makes the character iconic anew.

Bart milks Doc's triumphant early songs for all they're worth, complete with a leggy ensemble as backup — which only make his poignant Act 2 ballad, "For the Dreamers," strike the heartstrings even more. It's then we learn that, before Marty proved otherwise, Doc spent 30 years worrying he'd fail — and be forgotten in time.

"This one's for the dreamers who were close, but no cigar," Doc laments, Bart utterly sincere. "We don't know who they are."

*Back to the Future* is many in-your-face things — larger-than-life, time-bending, hair-raising — but this small moment reveals the heart amid the spectacle.

[*Back to the Future* is at the Winter Garden Theatre. Get *Back to the Future* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26018-back-to-the-future-tickets)

*Photo credit: Casey Likes and the cast of Back to the Future. (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)*

*Correction: A previous version of this article misstated the number of years since the Back to the Future film's premiere. The article has been updated to reflect the correct information.*

'Back to the Future' review — 1.21 gigawatts of fun, heart, and spectacle

Read our four-star review of *Back to the Future* on Broadway, the award-winning musical adaptation of the classic film playing at the Winter Garden Theatre.

The Winter Garden Theatre, located in the heart of Broadway, New York, is a world-renowned theatre venue that has witnessed countless iconic performances. With a seating capacity of over 1,500, the theatre offers an intimate setting for experiencing theatrical spectacles amidst its illustrious historic ambience. The theatre's architectural design, exuding Edwardian Baroque aesthetics, boasts a stage large enough for grandest of productions. Since its inception in 1911, the Winter Garden Theatre has seen legendary showbiz figures gracing its stage and corridors, from Al Jolson to Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Theatre's repertoire spans both timeless classics and contemporary hits, fostering an eclectic mix that caters to varied tastes of its audiences. 

**How to Get to the Venue:** The Winter Garden Theatre is easily accessible via numerous modes. For those opting for subway, the closest stops are 49th Street at 7th Avenue, Times Square 42nd Street/Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 50th Street at Broadway. Buses M7, M20, M104 all stop near the theatre. If you’re driving, several public parking lots are available in the vicinity, including Icon Parking and Central Parking. More detailed directions and information can be found on the theatre’s website.

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An old friend of mine turned Mormon on me a few years ago to the extent that I no longer know who this woman is. I felt like I was watching a perfectly intelligent person be kidnapped by people who believe that God lives on a planet called Kolob, an angel called Moroni delivered golden tablets to Joseph Smith in upstate New York that are the secret basis for this religion, and oh yeah — there is the hair shirt thing. So it was with some trepidation that I saw this show. Even though everyone has been raving about it, I was still cautious.

The good news is that this production bowls you over. You don't have a chance to not like it because it, like the Mormons it depicts, is positive that something good will happen if you just hang around for awhile. And the message is that, in the words of Dr. Seuss, "We are all a little weird, and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love."

Two little Mormon missionaries - are they all white men? - are paired up together and sent to Uganda. Elder Price (Andrew Rannells), who could be the Ken to anyone's Barbie, was hoping for Orlando. Elder Cunningham (Josh Gad) is a sad sack grateful to be chosen for anything at all. Disappointment and enthusiasm are thus bound together and shipped east, way east.

Upon their arrival they meet villagers who are suffering from AIDS, drought, disease, and dictators. The villagers teach the two missionaries their favorite uplifting song, "Hasa Diga Eebowai." As life batters them in the head over and over again, it is this song that keeps them going. Price and Cunningham join in with that old-fashioned Mormon enthusiasm, only to find out that this song means, "F--k you, God." Welcome to the world, boys.

At missionary HQ they meet a randy bunch of also white boys led by Elder McKinley (Rory O'Malley) who have nothing to show for their time in Uganda - no Baptisms, no nothin'. But they do have one thing: their own musical theme song to aid them in times of question and doubt. "Turn It Off" - as in, turn off anything that means questioning the Mormon path: thoughts of homosexuality, memories of abuse, guilt of any kind. Welcome to another world, boys.

What follows is a love story where Price and Cunningham have to find their own paths without the other's help. Price tries to flee his fate while Cunningham deals fast and loose with his proselytizing. On the other side of the story, the villagers are caught between swallowing the Book of Mormon (the Third Testament of the Bible) as told by Cunningham, and making it through another day without being killed or having a clitoridectomy.

As a matter of fact, the clitoris is a focal point of this story and is mentioned, oh, about 30 times as a point of focus in Uganda. Here girls are raped and then circumcised (read: genital mutilation) to keep them from getting any ideas or pleasure for the rest of their lives. This subject is bandied about like a beach ball throughout the show along with child rape, frog rape, AIDS, maggot infestation, Spooky Mormon Hell, and Jesus. It is mentioned just enough to get people's attention, but I hope not so much that it will be dismissed as incidental or worse, a myth.

In the end everyone here is gullible and worthy of a dope-slap. From the Mormons to General Butt F--king Naked (Brian Tyree Henry) to the young woman Nabulungi (Nikki M. James), whose name Cunningham never gets right in a running joke that somehow works every time. The Mormons will figure out an answer to any argument. The General would rather kill than argue and wants everything and everyone to belong — to him. Nabulungi — kind of like the Little Mermaid — wants to get out of Dodge and go to Salt Lake City ("Sal Tlay Ka Siti"). Like the rest of us, the gal just wants to belong, period.

Ain't no one or nothing safe in *The Book of Mormon*, least of all the audience. This show makes you realize that when you are pointing one finger to make fun of someone, there are three fingers pointed back at you. And this news is delivered with a smile — a real one. Parker, Lopez, and Stone have a laser beam precision with the aim of a 10-year-old boy just discovering he can write his name in the snow when he pees. You don't know whether to laugh at the boy's delight or duck and cover. No matter. Either way, you're going to get some on you.

(Photo by Joan Marcus)<hr />"A newborn, old-fashioned, pleasure-giving musical has arrived." Ben Brantley for New York Times"The show is blissfully original, irreverent, outspoken and hilarious. And all that's tucked inside good -- no, great -- old-fashioned musical." Joe Dziemianowicz for New York Daily News"It's a fiendishly well-crafted, hilariously smart — or maybe smartly hilarious — song-and-dance extravaganza. The show's a hoot. The show's a hit." Elisabeth Vincentelli for New York Post"Like several shows this season, "Book of Mormon" is too long and comes close to wearing out its welcome before redeeming itself with a strong second act. And like most 12-year-old-boys, it isn't nearly as nasty as it would have us believe. Not that there's anything wrong with that." Jeremy Gerald for Bloomberg"Manages to combine outrageous parody, solid storytelling, and sympathetic yet goofy characters." David Sheward for Back Stage"One of the most purely enjoyable musicals in years." Robert Feldberg for The Record"Brilliantly original, hysterically funny and tunefully irresistible." Roma Torre for NY1"In a season of tuners mostly derived from old movies, stories and songs, it's a gold-plated Broadway miracle to encounter something so new and audaciously fresh in every respect of the word." Michael Sommers for Newsroom Jersey"The defining quality of this hugely entertaining show is its sweetness... One of the freshest original musicals in recent memory. It has tuneful songs, clever lyrics, winning characters, explosive laughs and disarmingly intimate moments." David Rooney for Hollywood Reporter"Every song enhances the hilarity, expert staging heightens every gag, and the cast of fresh faces is blissfully good... Approaches musical-comedy Rapture" Steven Suskin for VarietyExternal links to full reviews from popular press...<a href="http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/03/25/theater/reviews/the-book-of-mormon-at-eugene-oneill-theater-review.html" target="Top">New York Times</a> - <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arts/2011/03/25/2011-03-25_book_of_mormon_review_south_park_team_matt_stone_and_trey_parker_produce_heavenl.html" target="Top">New York Daily News</a> - <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/mormon_conquest_twlCrNAUI2E2z4l2tOqAWM" target="Top">New York Post</a> - <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-25/raunchy-book-of-mormon-spoofs-missionaries-lion-king-jeremy-gerard.html" target="Top">Bloomberg</a> - <a href="http://www.backstage.com/bso/content_display/reviews/ny-theatre-reviews/e3i5369f68f9c4d1e2f03b5f235adbbccc8" target="Top">Back Stage</a> - <a href="http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/theater/118635044_The_gods_mustbe_laughing.html" target="top">The Record</a> - <a href="http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/movies/review-south-park-makers-open-the-book-of-mormon" target="Top">Newsroom Jersey</a> - <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/book-mormon-theater-review-171210" target="Top">Hollywood Reporter</a> - <a href="http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117944886" target="Top">Variety</a>

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The Eugene O'Neill Theatre is one of the most prestigious and renowned performance venues in New York City. From its inauguration in 1925, it has been home to countless mesmerizing performances and continues to be a hub of creativity and artistry. The Theatre is conveniently located in the bustling heart of the city, nestled among an ensemble of iconic hotspots that fashion the city's distinctive cultural milieu. With a seating capacity of about 1,100, this playhouse exudes an intimate and one-of-a-kind atmosphere, ensuring an immersive and memorable experience for every patron. Over the years, the theatre has staged various Box Office hits including the award-winning musical ‘Book of Mormon.' The palatial interiors and the breathtaking architectural genius is a sight to behold — a testament to the grandeur of the Broadway epoch. The theatre is also recognized for its excellent acoustics, comfortable seating, and top-tier amenities that elevate the overall customer experience. Its experienced staff provides courteous and efficient service, ensuring an all-rounded, enjoyable outing for theatre-goers. ## Getting to Eugene O'Neill Theatre: The theatre is accessible by various modes of transportation. Subway services 1,2,3,7,N,Q,R,W are the closest stop - Times Square-42nd Street. If arriving by bus, services M7, M20, M104 drop off at W 46 St/7 Av. There is parking available near the theatre for those who prefer to drive. Do check the traffic and parking situation online before you embark on your journey.

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The August Wilson Theatre, located in the heart of Manhattan, is one of New York's iconic historical landmarks. Named after Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, the venue hosts an array of award-winning Broadway performances. This theatre has an expansive total seating capacity of 1,222, making it an ideal environment for large scale performances. The interior reflects an Art Nouveau style featuring a grand lobby with high ceilings and intricately designed walls. The theatre’s plush seating, opulent detailing, and great acoustics create an intimate experience for viewers, compelling them to feel a part of the performance. It has managed to preserve its early 20th-century charm while presenting modern productions. **How to get to the venue**: The August Wilson Theatre is centrally located at 245 W 52nd St, making it easily accessible via numerous transportation means. Visitors can take the 1, C, E subway lines to 50th Street or the N, Q, R, W lines to 57th Street. If you prefer to bus, the M104, M20 or M7 bus lines have nearby stops. If you choose to drive, commercial parking garages are available around the theatre district. Those choosing to ride-share can set their destination to the theatre directly.

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The Todd Haimes Theatre, located in the heart of New York City, is an iconic theatre venue renowned for its high-quality shows and excellent customer service. Home to numerous award-winning productions, this theatre is intimately tied with the cultural fabric of the city. It offers a top-notch acoustic experience complemented by its luxurious seating and intricate interior design that reminds of the golden era of Broadway. 

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The Vivian Beaumont Theater - Lincoln Center Theater is a renowned Broadway theater venue located in the heart of New York City. Perching within the realm of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, it distinguishes itself as the only Broadway-class theater (known for its large-scale, high-profile productions) outside the Theater District. The theater was named after Vivian Beaumont Allen, a notable patron of the arts. Inaugurated in 1965, it sports an architecturally distinct design, created by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen. The theater, featuring a thrust stage extending into the audience, has a seating capacity of approximately 1,080. Over its illustrious history, it has hosted numerous famous productions and garnered multiple Tony Awards. A testament to its prestigious status is that it has been the stage for many world premieres. 

**Getting to the Venue:** The Vivian Beaumont Theater is located at 150 West 65th Street. It's easily accessible by subway- take 1 train to 66th Street-Lincoln Center Station or the A, B, C, D, and 1 trains to 59th Street-Columbus Circle. Additionally, buses M5, M7, M11, M66, and M104 have nearby stops. Parking is available at Lincoln Center's parking garage and other surrounding parking facilities.

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Heavenly harmonies can mask the hell it took to get the voices to blend. That’s one takeaway from David Adjmi’s [*Stereophonic*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets), a play with music about a 1970s rock band.

Clocking in at just over three hours, the work is a worthwhile yet long-winded theatrical reminder that the 1977 blockbuster pop-rock album *Rumours* is a gift that keeps on giving. Specifically, the notorious tumult tied to sex, drugs, and creative battles Fleetwood Mac endured while making the album in California. 

That well-known saga already inspired *Daisy Jones & the Six*, first a novel and then a TV series. And, now, there’s *Stereophonic*, with a stage take on the tale.

Adjmi (*Stunning, 3C*) never names the band in the play, seemingly avoiding the name "Fleetwood Mac" with a 10-foot drumstick. But watching its members make music, love, and war for a year starting in June 1976 in a Sausalito recording studio, it’s impossible not to think of that group.

Similarly, *Stereophonic*'s fictional British/American band finds itself in an enviable and discomfiting position as its members record their new LP. Thanks to their earlier work, they’ve charted at No. 1. Success breeds success, but also anxiety, competition, and envy. 

That dynamic adds to an already volatile interpersonal situation, which the claustrophobic studio exacerbates. The marriage of cocaine-addled British bass player Reg (Will Brill) and vocalist/keyboardist Holly (Juliana Canfield) is dying. Meanwhile, vocalist/guitarist (Tom Pecinka) bullies his lead vocalist girlfriend Diana (Sarah Pidgeon) and systematically erodes her confidence. Finally, being away from his wife and kids is wrecking Simon (Chris Stack), the drummer.

When they’re snorting blow, the players rage at their significant others or throw their weight around. Sound engineer Grover (Eli Gelb) and his assistant Charlie (Andrew R. Butler) deserve combat pay. 

The players do manage to lay down tracks on new songs. Whenever the band gets busy, *Stereophonic* comes alive – and the actor-musicians completely convince as rockers.

Original songs by Arcade Fire alum Will Butler deftly summon a late ’70s sound. Compositions neatly underline the plot, whether it’s “Masquerade,” a title that speaks for itself; “Drive,” speaking of “love waiting in the wind”; and the plaintive “East of Eden.” Whether any of these songs make the cut for the album is a question, just like the fate of the band left in shambles after the recording process.

There’s a lot to admire about *Stereophonic*. The cast gives feel-real performances under the thoughtful direction of Daniel Aukin. David Zinn's recording studio set could pass for the real thing. Enver Chakartash's costumes, particularly the chunky-heeled huaraches, could have walked out of a ’70s closet.  

On the B-side (er, downside), Adjmi calls the play a “love letter to artists.” In terms of fresh ideas about the creative process, the play doesn’t deliver an LP’s worth of insights. In the end, it feels like a song we’ve heard before.

[*Stereophonic* is at Playwrights Horizons through November 26.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29539-stereophonic-tickets)

*Photo credit: Sarah Pidgeon, Juliana Canfield, and Tom Pecinka in Stereophonic. (Photo by Chelcie Parry)*

'Stereophonic' review — a familiar song about the trials of rock and roll

Read our review of *Stereophonic*, a new 1970s rock-inspired play with music, currently playing off Broadway at Playwrights Horizons through November 26.

The Golden Theatre is a Broadway theatre located on 252 West 45th Street in midtown-Manhattan, New York. A captivating intimate space, it is part of the renowned Shubert Organization. The theatre with its freshly gleaming gold leaf interior, hence the name 'Golden', is a visual treat. Opened in1927, it initially operated with the name 'Theatre Masque', and steadily transformed into a hub of important plays. The theatre doesn't just stand as a symbol of glitz and glamour, its history is steeped in culture. It has held acclaimed performances of 'Angels in America' in 1993 and 'The Normal Heart' in 2011.

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The Golden Theatre is easily accessible. If commuting by subway, take the N/Q/R/W train to 42nd Street/Times Square station, the 1 train to 50th Street Station or the B/D/F/M train to 47-50th Streets/Rockefeller Center. Plenty of buses serve 45th street, where the theatre is located. Commute by car is also feasible, with ample parking facilities in and around Times Square. Do remember, New York streets get busy; leaving ample time for travel is always a good idea.


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