Back to the Future Fan Night in Minneapolis
On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Orpheum Theatre parking lot transformed into a buzzing hub of excitement as nearly 300 fans gathered for Back to the Future Fan Night in Minneapolis. The mood was electric and festive, with people of all ages celebrating their love for the iconic film. Fans arrived dressed in their best 80s and 50s attire, with many channeling favorite characters from the Back to the Future trilogy.
The night kicked off with a free car show that had jaws dropping. A parade of classic DeLoreans, including an iconic DeLorean Time Machine, rolled into the lot to roaring cheers from the crowd. "Great Scott!" could be heard echoing as fans took in the legendary vehicles, snapping pictures left and right. Our Polaroid Parade team captured these special moments, handing out instant souvenirs for attendees to take home.
With 80s music booming from a classic boombox and Minneapolis’ skyline as the backdrop, the atmosphere was pure nostalgia. Fans came from all over the region, with both ticketholders and non-ticketholders soaking in the excitement. Many of them had grown up with the Back to the Future trilogy, a global smash hit since its debut in 1985. The original movie’s blend of thrilling time travel, humor, and unforgettable characters propelled it to worldwide success, becoming a pop culture phenomenon that has endured across generations.
As a tribute to the global smash hit movie, Back to the Future: The Musical brings the classic film to life on stage with dazzling special effects. According to the Star Tribune, the show is filled with “whiz-bang elements” that make the music “seem like second fiddle,” while moments like Doc Brown’s iconic clock tower climb leave a lasting impression.
"The pièce de résistance comes at the end with the DeLorean zooming through time and space, sending dreams spinning and streaking through the stars.”
Audience reactions have been enthusiastic, with fans praising the show for capturing the heart of the original film while adding fresh, engaging elements. “The pièce de résistance,” writes the Star Tribune, “comes at the end,” with the DeLorean zooming through time and space, sending dreams “spinning and streaking through the stars.”
Attendees were also treated to free, limited-edition Back to the Future: The Musical posters, while others gathered at the Creation Station, crafting their very own DeLorean magnets to take home as souvenirs.
The night’s energy only amplified as fans anticipated the stage adaptation of their beloved film. Audience reactions to Back to the Future: The Musical in Minneapolis have been nothing short of ecstatic. The show has captured the magic of the original film while adding thrilling new elements, from dazzling special effects to catchy musical numbers that have audiences on their feet. Many have been blown away by the show’s ability to bring the beloved characters and story to life in a whole new way.
Back to the Future: The Musical is running through Sunday, September 22, at the historic Orpheum Theatre as part of the Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season. Don’t miss your chance to experience this time-traveling adventure live on stage!