Great Scott! Back to the Future musical books 2027 date on Wearside
The debut UK tour of the time-travelling musical is coming to Sunderland Empire
Get ready to set your watches to 88mph - Back to the Future The Musical is heading to Sunderland Empire as part of its first UK tour.
The multi award-winning production will run from April 13 to May 8, 2027. (Note, that’s 2027, so you’ll be buying tickets for a you who is 18 months or so older than you are now!)
Currently entering its fifth year in London’s West End, where it continues to play to packed houses at the Adelphi Theatre, the show has already been seen by more than two million people and smashed box office records.
Globally, in excess of four million theatre-goers have experienced the hit musical across productions in North America, Japan and onboard Royal Caribbean Cruises, with Australian and German runs on the horizon.
Lead producer Colin Ingram said: “I’m so delighted that the DeLorean will be travelling 88 mph to all the main theatre cities in the UK so that we can bring this heartfelt spectacle of a show to those who haven’t seen it in the West End or want to see it again.
“Audiences are going to have such a fun and thrilling ride in a show which will tour in all its glory and be one of the biggest sets to come out on the road.”
Based on the iconic 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd - which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - the stage musical features a book by original screenwriter Bob Gale, with new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy winner Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy winner Glen Ballard.
Classic hits from the movie, including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode, also feature.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Wednesday, September 10 from the Sunderland Empire website. More UK tour dates are set to be announced.