Back to the Future the Musical - Opera House MCR / Adelphi

[ceebee]

Thanks Matt and Anxiousoctopus - appreciate the updates!

[garjobo]

So, im surprised, looking ahead a couple weeks i see BTTF - quite a few seats to say the least available for this. Heard 'decent' things about it.  Choice of seats, not going to break the budget, but if youve been a decent seat? dress circle?

Would anyone have a rough idea of travel from Wemberly to see BTTF - around 6pm travel time - see if it's possible without too much rushing / and baring in mind reduced tubes perhaps etc

[Matt]

Dec 11, 2022 13:29:30 GMT garjobo said:

So, im surprised, looking ahead a couple weeks i see BTTF - quite a few seats to say the least available for this. Heard 'decent' things about it.  Choice of seats, not going to break the budget, but if youve been a decent seat? dress circle?

Would anyone have a rough idea of travel from Wemberly to see BTTF - around 6pm travel time - see if it's possible without too much rushing / and baring in mind reduced tubes perhaps etc

Metropolitan line 2 stops to baker st, then 4 stops on the bakerloo line to Charing Cross. 6pm for a 7:30 start will be fine, just depends if there’s a big event on at the stadium/arena that would increase traffic.

There’s usually today tix or official London theatre deals where you can get stalls tickets for £60. If you want to be immersed in the tech of the show then go for 2nd - 5th row. Tbh that’s the only places I’ve sat so can’t advise on much more. I have sat towards the end of the 2nd and 3rd row though and the views been fine.

[garjobo]

thanks Matt, already got the tickets, a few shows seeing, so budget has to end somewhere, saying that still not cheap, bit limited really re seats in price range, but stalls around 10 rows back.

Thanks for details re travel, will note. Wonder if stage door? always a bonus, if easy to find/ or not worth it middle london, late at night etc

Thanks good to know re 6pm wont be too rushed then. So your directions are from Wembely then - must check it out properly.

[yokollama]

Dec 11, 2022 21:24:17 GMT garjobo said:

thanks Matt, already got the tickets, a few shows seeing, so budget has to end somewhere, saying that still not cheap, bit limited really re seats in price range, but stalls around 10 rows back.

Thanks for details re travel, will note. Wonder if stage door? always a bonus, if easy to find/ or not worth it middle london, late at night etc

Thanks good to know re 6pm wont be too rushed then. So your directions are from Wembely then - must check it out properly.

I think you've got a really good seat and needn't worry. The view isn't cropped by the circle overhang. I had sat in the stalls row B before - the stage is quite high and had to crane my neck a little to see some of the effects so sitting further back would be advantageous. The bonus to sitting in the front few rows is for a brief moment, but I don't think you'll be too disappointed / miss out much as you'll still see it play out in front of you.

Depending on the date you booked, maybe you'll catch Cory English as Doc, which would be a fabulous treat. When I saw him, he had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand and made Ben Joyce break character.

Edit: Not done so myself but I've seen plenty stage door for this show. Just turn right as you exit the theatre, take first right, and first right again (so you're at the back of the theatre).

[ceebee]

Well Cory English really is something as Doc. Utterly brilliant. Could hear every word too!

[ptwest]

Dec 12, 2022 22:38:47 GMT ceebee said:

Well Cory English really is something as Doc. Utterly brilliant. Could hear every word too!

He will forever have my respect for holding the Producers together so well in Manchester whist Peter Kay was wreaking hilarious mayhem as Roger. So pleased to hear he’s great in this too.

[garjobo]

Thanks Yoko for that, looking forward too it. Couldnt justify the 'middle seats' prices, just hoping no-one rustling sweets around us! whats the odds of that!! Invent rustle-proof bags!

[Matt]

FINALLY saw the new cast last night. I had no doubt Ben would be amazing but I didn’t think he would be another legitimate representation of Michael J Fox. He looks as much as Marty as Olly did but I think he gets the voice even more accurate. Plus his voice is a lot stronger so the songs sound so much better. He just brilliant.

I thought Amber was amazing too. And Ollie who plays George. Again, I thought no one could do George as good as Hugh, but Ollie is equally as good. I think Hugh still has that slight edge but only through how much he looks like him.

Cory was good, but I don’t know if it was a case of him just being good or it being a bit of a rubbish audience. A lot of his jokes fell flat or got minimal laughs. The audience only really kicked in in the last third. To me he seems like a good 6 week cover, but it was also great to see him on stage again after last seeing him in The Producers 18 years ago 🤯.

Also, we had Alessia on for Jennifer and I’m guessing she’s maybe 2nd or 3rd cover Jennifer? If she’s first cover then I have no idea, but she was brilliant!

I haven’t been since February but I noticed a couple of musical changes, I can’t remember exactly what they were though.

[garjobo]

Saw it. Stalls note not much tiered. Even kids booster seat wouldn't help. Show is amazing g what a show with effects.....not liking ..no spoilers....but changed a significant part which involves the ending...but really...see this show. Yes it's not Newsies...and yes dances in 80s lorca and 50s songs..are a little....naff...but...overall it works well. Very well.

[kathryn]

Well, this was good fun for a Rush ticket price.

I didn’t think the original Music added very much to the story or character though - the best musical bits were the covers.

[appoul]

Dec 29, 2022 18:19:04 GMT kathryn said:

Well, this was good fun for a Rush ticket price.

I didn’t think the original Music added very much to the story or character though - the best musical bits were the covers.

Was it a TodayTix ticket, kathryn? What seat did you get? 

[bobbievanhusen]

Dec 22, 2022 22:03:10 GMT garjobo said:

no spoilers....but changed a significant part which involves the ending...but really...see this show

Is that a change to the ending of the stage version or a change from the original film?

Its fantastic entertainment but its also a terible musical.

[kathryn]

Dec 29, 2022 19:24:10 GMT appoul said:

Dec 29, 2022 18:19:04 GMT kathryn said:

Well, this was good fun for a Rush ticket price.

I didn’t think the original Music added very much to the story or character though - the best musical bits were the covers.

Was it a TodayTix ticket, kathryn? What seat did you get? 

Yes, TodayTix. S30 - which was totally fine although red on theatremonkey.

[kathryn]

Dec 29, 2022 19:59:43 GMT bobbievanhusen said:

Dec 22, 2022 22:03:10 GMT garjobo said:

no spoilers....but changed a significant part which involves the ending...but really...see this show

Is that a change to the ending of the stage version or a change from the original film?

Its fantastic entertainment but its also a terible musical.

All the bits of contemporary 50s music are great, and the bits of film score included are marvellous. They could have cut all the original musical numbers - but then I suppose it would be a very short show.

[Matt]

Dec 30, 2022 15:04:11 GMT kathryn said:

Dec 29, 2022 19:24:10 GMT appoul said:

Was it a TodayTix ticket, kathryn? What seat did you get? 

Yes, TodayTix. S30 - which was totally fine although red on theatremonkey.

Last Tuesday I got stalls row C 25-26 on rush, which I wasn’t expecting.

[garjobo]

Theatre, stalls very very poor slope - note this parents espicially - kids will not see stage if someone sitting in front.

Musical numbers, as..all have said... very very poor, totally forgettable..not that they were sung or performed badly etc...not at all...but basically..songs..all of them..rubbish ( the Doc's future dream song after the intermission was good....IN RETROSPECT...as you see him daydreaming the song we have just seen...THAT makes THAT song better - if you see what i mean.

80'S LYCRA always looks naff, as does the 50's stuff.

HOWEVER, the performance, the spectacle, the moving sets, the speed of it, by and large - it was well worth going to see. So, its 5 stars from me. Yes, its called, BTTF musical, and yes, it was a...musical..just with very poor songs....yet still the 5stars. Go figure. i enjoyed it. The dad , with the 'laugh' is great, but does the 'laugh' too much.

[ceebee]

Is anybody aware of any New Year deals on this show for a Saturday in January? Thanks in advance.

[fansylvanians]

Jan 5, 2023 20:48:00 GMT ceebee said:

Is anybody aware of any New Year deals on this show for a Saturday in January? Thanks in advance.

TodayTix rush seats on the day, £25. They’re normally good seats.

[appoul]

I have a spare rush ticket for today, as the person I was going with won't be able to make it. Stalls row C, 25 pounds. Please send me a message if you're interested!

[mrbarnaby]

Dec 31, 2022 23:57:30 GMT garjobo said:

Theatre, stalls very very poor slope - note this parents espicially - kids will not see stage if someone sitting in front.

Musical numbers, as..all have said... very very poor, totally forgettable..not that they were sung or performed badly etc...not at all...but basically..songs..all of them..rubbish ( the Doc's future dream song after the intermission was good....IN RETROSPECT...as you see him daydreaming the song we have just seen...THAT makes THAT song better - if you see what i mean.

80'S LYCRA always looks naff, as does the 50's stuff.

HOWEVER, the performance, the spectacle, the moving sets, the speed of it, by and large - it was well worth going to see. So, its 5 stars from me. Yes, its called, BTTF musical, and yes, it was a...musical..just with very poor songs....yet still the 5stars. Go figure. i enjoyed it. The dad , with the 'laugh' is great, but does the 'laugh' too much.

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[conciergekey]

This whole show embodies the snarky old theatre review phrase 'I left humming the sets,'

Broadway reviewers will tear this apart, but it won't matter.

Audiences will love it.

[fluxcapacitor]

Jan 6, 2023 21:29:31 GMT conciergekey said:

This whole show embodies the snarky old theatre review phrase 'I left humming the sets,'

Broadway reviewers will tear this apart, but it won't matter.

Audiences will love it.

I don't think they'll necessarily tear it apart, but I do think they'll call it out for what it is - an amazing spectacle which overcomes an average book and forgettable songs. I doubt it will be winning any 'Best Musical' accolades over there, but it will sweep some of the technical categories e.g. Best Scenic Design.

[Joseph Buquet]

I know that the songs aren’t viewed favourably on here, and when I first saw the show with the original cast, I generally agreed. But there were a couple of songs I enjoyed (in particular, the 50s songs sung by Lorraine) so got the cast recording. And I have to say, the more I’ve listened to it, the more I’ve enjoyed it! I wouldn’t say every song is great, but there are quite a few I keep returning to - definitely something to give a second chance to 😀

[anxiousoctopus]

Jan 7, 2023 14:08:05 GMT Joseph Buquet said:

I know that the songs aren’t viewed favourably on here, and when I first saw the show with the original cast, I generally agreed. But there were a couple of songs I enjoyed (in particular, the 50s songs sung by Lorraine) so got the cast recording. And I have to say, the more I’ve listened to it, the more I’ve enjoyed it! I wouldn’t say every song is great, but there are quite a few I keep returning to - definitely something to give a second chance to 😀

I completely agree, I really enjoy the songs! They’re not Sondheim, but they don’t need to be - they’re fun and catchy.