How Long is "Back to the Future" on Broadway? A Question for the Ages (Or at Least a Couple of Hours)
So, you wanna know how long Back to the Future is on Broadway, huh? Well, buckle up, Doc Brown, because we're about to embark on a journey through time... of information.
Great Scott! It's Longer Than a DeLorean Trip to Hill Valley
Let's cut to the chase: Back to the Future: The Musical clocks in at a respectable 2 hours and 40 minutes. That's including one intermission, which is basically the equivalent of Marty McFly catching his breath before diving back into the craziness.
Now, you might be thinking, "Two hours and forty minutes? That’s longer than it takes to explain the spacetime continuum!" And you'd be absolutely right. But trust us, the time flies when you're watching Marty shred on the guitar, Doc Brown spouting scientific gibberish (we mean, genius), and Biff being, well, Biff.
Is That Including the Time It Takes to Find Your Seat?
Good question, future time traveler! The official runtime is 2 hours and 40 minutes, but let's be real, you're gonna need some extra time to find your seat, grab a drink, and avoid getting trampled by a horde of excited theatergoers. So, add another 15-20 minutes to that, and you're looking at a total experience of around 3 hours.
So, Is It Worth It?
Absolutely! If you're a fan of the original movie, you'll be transported back to 1985 (and then 1955, and then 2015) in no time. The music is catchy, the special effects are mind-blowing, and the cast is incredibly talented. Plus, there's nothing quite like seeing a time-traveling DeLorean on stage.
How to... Questions About "Back to the Future" on Broadway
How to choose the best seats? Aim for the orchestra or front mezzanine for the best view of the stage and the iconic DeLorean.
How to prepare for the show? Rewatch the original trilogy to refresh your memory on the plot and characters. Sing along to "Great Scott!" in the shower.
How to avoid spoilers? Unplug from social media until after the show. Avoid talking to anyone who has seen it. Pretend it's 1985 and there's no internet.
How to relive the magic? Buy the cast recording, watch the show again (and again), and dream of building your own DeLorean.
How to impress your friends? Learn all the lyrics to "Johnny B. Goode". Quote Doc Brown's most famous lines. Pretend you know how to calculate the flux capacitor.