A Future on Stage: The Making of Back to the Future: The Musical
A new feature-length documentary titled "A Future on Stage" that delves into the creation of the Broadway and West End musical adaptation of Back to the Future is set to premiere on various streaming platforms tomorrow, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube. Directed by Brian Stillman, the documentary features interviews with the creators, cast members, and original movie stars Michael J. Fox and Robert Zemeckis. The production company Nacelle, known for TV documentaries like The Toys That Made Us, collaborated with Bob Gale and filmmaker Stillman for this project.
The documentary offers insights from key figures involved in the stage adaptation, including Bob Gale, Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis, Broadway cast members, and the musical's producer, director, and production designer. Executive producers of the documentary include Brian Volk-Weiss, Bob Gale, Cisco Henson, and Brian Stillman. Bob Gale expressed his surprise at the success of the musical adaptation, highlighting the challenges faced during its development and production.
Back to the Future: The Musical, based on the iconic 1985 film, features original music by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, as well as popular songs from the movie like "The Power of Love" and "Johnny B. Goode." The stage adaptation has received critical acclaim, winning the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in the West End and earning Tony Award nominations for scenic design and a featured actor in the Broadway production.
After a successful run in the West End, Back to the Future: The Musical is now touring the United States and has upcoming productions planned for Tokyo, Hamburg, Edinburgh, Paris, and other cities worldwide. Director Brian Stillman, known for his work on documentaries like "Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys," brings his expertise to this behind-the-scenes look at the making of the musical adaptation.
Don't miss the premiere of "A Future on Stage" to discover the journey of bringing Back to the Future to the musical stage and the challenges and triumphs faced along the way.