The musical adaptation of 'Back to the Future' has announced its final Broadway performance will take place on March 17, 2024, after a run of nearly 400 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre. The production, which opened in August 2022 and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best New Musical, will then make its way to Germany for its next theatrical venture.
Despite garnering positive reviews and becoming a fan favorite, the show has faced challenging box office numbers in recent months.The production, which cost approximately $24 million to mount, will close before recouping its initial investment on Broadway.However, the show's producers remain optimistic about its future international prospects.
The musical, based on the beloved 1985 film starring Michael J.Fox, features original music alongside iconic songs from the movie, including 'The Power of Love.' Roger Bart and Casey Likes lead the Broadway cast as Doc Brown and Marty McFly, respectively, bringing the time - traveling adventure to life on stage.
Following its Broadway closure, the production will begin performances in Germany in late 2024, joining successful runs in London's West End and other international venues. The show's producer, Colin Ingram, expressed enthusiasm about the German production, stating that the musical's universal themes of family, friendship, and adventure resonate across cultural boundaries.
While Broadway bids farewell to the DeLorean, fans still have several months to catch the show before its final New York performance. The production continues to run eight times weekly at the Winter Garden Theatre, where audiences can experience the theatrical reimagining of this classic story until its March closure.
