Back to the Future: The Musical brings the 1985 Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale film to life on stage. With music by Alan Silvestri, lyrics by Glen Ballard, and direction by Tony Award‑winner John Rando, this Olivier Award‑winning production debuted in Manchester and West End before Broadway success. The Sydney cast features Australia’s rising talent: Axel Duffy as Marty McFly, Ashleigh Rubenach as Lorraine Baines, Ethan Jones as George McFly, and Javon King in dual roles as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry.A 68‑person production team built the set and props over five months, including a 90% scale, automated DeLorean time‑machine, extensive illusions, projection design, live orchestra, sound and lighting effects Expect both original songs and classics from the film—“The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.” The creative team includes award‑winning designers and illusion experts delivering vivid staging, automated set pieces and a functional-looking DeLorean car. Critics in the UK praised it as “a blast… packs more energy than a nuclear reactor.
Show timings for Back to the Future may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Expect electrifying renditions of iconic hits from the film including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time,” alongside original songs by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard created exclusively for the stage.
The Sydney Lyric Theatre , is a modern, flexible theatre seating between 1,350 and 2,005 seats, thanks to movable walls installed in a post‑2017 renovation. Opened in 1997 and updated in 2018 and 2017, it’s hosted major musicals including Hamilton, Wicked, Mary Poppins, and Strictly Ballroom. Foundation Theatres’ signature design allows more intimacy between stage and audience, combining innovation with world-class comfort.
Address: 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, Sydney NSW 2009, Australia
Tube/Train: Nearest light rail is at The Star Light Rail stop; access from Central Station via light rail.
Bus: Bus route 389 stops at Maritime Museum (approx. 3 minutes walk)
Available facilities: Bar, cloakroom, restrooms (toilets), box office, and light refreshments through foyer bars.
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
The cost of the tickets starts from AUD $65, with standard adult pricing ranging from approximately $99 to $220, depending on seat type and location.
There’s no strict age limit, but it’s most suitable for children aged 6 and above. Viewers under 16 must be seated next to a supervising adult.
When Marty McFly is sent back to 1955 in a time machine built by eccentric inventor Doc Brown, he must fix the past to save the future—before it’s too late.
The running time is approximately 2 hours 40 minutes, including a single 20-minute intermission.
The main stars include Roger Bart as Doc Brown and Axel Duffy as Marty McFly. They’re joined by Ashleigh Rubenach, Ethan Jones, and Javon King.
The Australian premiere begins on Friday, 26 September 2025 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
The show includes flashing lights, strobe effects, smoke/haze, and pyrotechnics throughout the performance.
Yes, Sydney Lyric offers wheelchair-accessible seating, accessible restrooms, companion seating, and lift/ramp access from The Star car park.
It’s located at 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, within The Star entertainment complex, about 2 km from Sydney CBD.
Yes, accessible parking is available at The Star car park with ramp access to the theatre foyer.
Yes, it won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2022, and has received critical acclaim in both the UK and US.
Tickets are available through the official website, Ticketmaster Australia, and TodayTix, with pricing and seating options listed.
Expect a high-energy production featuring a live orchestra, incredible special effects, a DeLorean on stage, and dazzling visuals that bring 1955 and 1985 to life.
Sydney Lyric has hosted major productions including Hamilton, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Mary Poppins, and Strictly Ballroom.
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