Go back in time with BACK TO THE FUTURE for a special Fan Night in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 12
The first 300 audience members to arrive in themed attire will receive a free limited-edition official BACK TO THE FUTURE poster
MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 5, 2024) — Great Scott! It’s time for the 2024-2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season already! Hennepin Arts kicks off its new Broadway season with BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, the Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave.) from Tuesday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.
To celebrate the two-week run, Hennepin Arts is hosting a special BACK TO THE FUTURE Fan Night in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 12. The evening kicks off with a parade of DeLoreans, including the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, arriving at 6:20 p.m. — a spectacle you won't want to miss. Fans are encouraged to cosplay as their favorite characters or dress in ‘50s, ‘80s or Prom Night attire for the 7:30 p.m. performance of BACK TO THE FUTURE.
The first 300 fans in themed attire will receive an exclusive limited-edition BACK TO THE FUTURE Fan Night in Minneapolis show poster. Enjoy 80s music, visit the Back to the Future creation station to craft your own custom DeLorean refrigerator magnet and take in the display of DeLoreans before the show.
Show tickets are required to attend the Thursday, Sept. 12 performance and may be purchased now at HennepinArts.org.
WHAT: BACK TO THE FUTURE Fan Night in Minneapolis WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, begins at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Orpheum Theatre parking lot, 910 Hennepin Ave., downtown Minneapolis
“The fans made BACK TO THE FUTURE a hit in 1985 and have sustained it ever since,” said Bob Gale, co-creator of BACK TO THE FUTURE and book writer and producer of the musical. “We’re thrilled to kick off Hennepin Arts’ new Broadway season with a two-week engagement with a celebration of the fans, many of whom are lifelong members of our BACK TO THE FUTURE family.”
The BACK TO THE FUTURE franchise has been a staple in households since its release in 1985, cultivating a dedicated fanbase over the years. The first film is considered a huge success earning $388.1 million in revenue and becoming the highest grossing film worldwide in 1985. The total box office for all three films was $936.6 million (over $1.8 billion in today’s money). The movies were prized for their high-quality production, cinematography and graphics which were uncommon for films of the day.
BACK TO THE FUTURE has left a legacy on media and entertainment, inspiring numerous references, homages, and discussions about its themes and predictions. The franchise is a consistent staple for Comic Cons for fans to gather, commonly dressed as their favorite characters, including Marty McFly and Doc Brown. The franchise also has a significant impact with its imaginative depiction of time travel, influencing not just science fiction but popular perceptions of technology and the future. The DeLorean, the car that was used as a time machine, has become a symbolic representation of the brand and a prized collector’s item for those who customize it as a movie replica.
ABOUT BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Marty McFly is a rock ‘n’ roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown. But before he can return to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love in order to save his own existence.
Based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical has a book by Bob Gale, new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning GlenBallard, with additional songs from the film including “The Power of Love” and “Johnny B. Goode.” Bob Gale is the co-creator and co-writer of the Back to the Future film trilogy and Alan Silvestri composed the iconic film score for the series.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is directed by Tony Award® winner John Rando and features a multi-Tony and Olivier Award-winning design team that includes Tim Hatley (set and costume design), Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone (lighting), Gareth Owen (sound) and Finn Ross (video), with choreography by Chris Bailey, musical supervision and arrangements\ by Nick Finlow, illusions by Chris Fisher, orchestrations by Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook, dance arrangements by David Chase, and casting by Tara Rubin. Bespoke Theatricals serves as General Manager.
Tickets for BACK TO THE FUTURE are on sale now at HennepinArts.org.Show dates are Tuesday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 at the Orpheum Theatre. Performance times are Tuesday to Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.Ticket prices start at $50. All pricing includes a Building Restoration Fee of $5.00. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
Hennepin Arts drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Its historic theatres — Orpheum, State, Pantages and Dudley Riggs — and event center at 900 Hennepin Avenue light up Hennepin Avenue with top-tier entertainment, including the best of Broadway and a wide variety of arts programming. Hennepin Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at HennepinArts.org.
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This activity is made possible by voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.