Musicals

Back to the Future - Tickets

Duration

2 hr 40 min

Blast off into nostalgia and time‑travel thrills when Back to the Future: The Musical lands at Sydney Lyric—Olivier‑winner from the creators of the hit ’80s classic.

Adapted by the creators of the blockbuster film starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, this sci‑fi comedy musical appeals to families and fans alike.

Winner of Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards after smash runs in London and Broadway with rave reviews from critics and fans alike

Expect a live rock‑infused score by Alan Silvestri & Glen Ballard, cinematic set pieces, pyrotechnics and strobe lighting.

A limited‑run Australian premiere ; Sydney Lyric Theatre will host this high‑demand musical directed by Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown), balancing chaos and charm with Broadway-caliber precision Down Under.

Tony winner Roger Bart (The Producers) reprises his iconic Doc Brown, joined by Aussie stars Ethan Jones and Ashleigh Rubenach—a cast worth 1.21 gigawatts!

Set in quirky Hill Valley circa 1955, Back to the Future follows teenager Marty McFly as a time‑travelling mishap puts his very existence at risk. With help from eccentric inventor Doc Brown and a flux capacitor–powered DeLorean, Marty must navigate past and present to undo the timeline’s chaos. Themes of fate, family, love and sci‑fi comedy crackle through every scene—leading to a climactic showdown that begs: will Marty fix history and get back to the future?

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Show details

Genre: Musicals

Audience: Suitable for 6+ yrs

Theater name: Sydney Lyric Theatre

Theater facilities: Bar, cloakroom, restrooms (toilets), box office, and light refreshments through foyer bars.

Theater accessibility: wheelchair seating available in Row P (stays seated) and transfer seats in Row Q (for those who move into theatre seat) in Stalls. Ramp/lift access to Stalls foyer via The Star car park and drop‑off zone. Accessible restrooms in both Stalls and Dress Circle foyers. Companion card bookings, hearing loop in Stalls, and optional RF receivers available

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Axel Duffy as Marty McFly, Roger Bart as Doc Brown, Ashleigh Rubenach as Lorraine Baines, Ethan Jones as George McFly, Javon King as Goldie Wilson / Marvin Berry, Thomas McGuane as Biff Tannen, and Emma Feliciano as Jennifer Parker.

Director: John Rando

Producers: John Frost and Colin Ingram

Book / writer: Bob Gale

Choreographer: Chris Bailey

Music / composer: Alan Silvestri

Lyrics: Glen Ballard

Set and costume designer / stage designer: Tim Hatley

Lighting designers: Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone

Sound designer: Gareth Owen

Video designer: Finn Ross

Illusions and special effects designer: Chris Fisher

Musical supervision and arrangements: Nick Finlow

Orchestrations: Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook

Dance arrangements: David Chase

Additional info

This show is suitable for ages 6 and above.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.