Brian Conley to Play Doctor Emmett Brown in Back to the Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre
Stage and screen star Brian Conley is set to step into the iconic role of Doctor Emmett Brown in Back to the Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre from Wednesday 13 August 2025 for a strictly limited 12-week run, until Monday 3 November 2025. The show, based on the beloved Back to the Future film trilogy, promises to be an electrifying experience for audiences.
Brian Conley’s Excitement for the Role
Brian Conley shared his excitement about joining the production, saying, “Great Scott! I'm absolutely thrilled to be stepping into the DeLorean as Doc Brown – it’s a gift of a part in such an iconic musical. It’s pure, high-voltage fun, and I can't wait to bring my own spark to the mad genius!”
Brian Conley starring as Doctor Emmett Brown in Back To The Future The Musical - photography provided by the production.
Conley’s Extensive West End and TV Career
Conley, a versatile performer with an impressive career, has a long history of successful stage roles. His notable West End credits include:
Franklin Hart in 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre
Edna Turnblad in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre
Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium
Jolson in Jolson at the Victoria Palace (Olivier Award-nominated)
Bill Snibson in Me and My Girl at the Adelphi Theatre
In addition to his stage work, Conley has appeared in numerous TV shows, including An Audience with Brian Conley, The Grimleys, and The Brian Conley Show. He also had a record eight appearances on The Royal Variety Performance. Recently, he appeared on screen as Tom ‘Rocky’ Cotton in BBC’s EastEnders.
The Cast of Back to the Future The Musical
The cast for Back to the Future The Musical also includes:
Caden Brauch as Marty McFly
Gavin Drea as John Proctor
Sarah Goggin as Lorraine Baines
Orlando Gibbs as George McFly
C.J. Borger as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry
Alex Runicles as Biff Tannen
Talia Palamathanan as Jennifer Parker
Lee Ormsby as Strickland and alternate Doctor Emmett Brown
Liam McHugh as Dave McFly
Patricia Wilkins as Linda McFly
Ellis Kirk as alternate Marty McFly
A World of Back to the Future
Back to the Future The Musical features the same thrilling time-travel story that made the original movie a cultural phenomenon. Marty McFly, a rock ‘n’ roll teenager, is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean created by his friend, Dr Emmett Brown. To ensure his own existence, Marty must ensure his teenage parents fall in love.
The musical features a book by Bob Gale and new music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri (multi-Grammy Award-winner) and Glen Ballard (six-time Grammy Award-winner), alongside classic songs from the movie, including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode.
Global Productions and Record-Breaking Success
Back to the Future The Musical continues to captivate audiences around the world. After its successful opening in the West End, the musical premiered on Broadway in June 2023, with performances running until 5 January 2025. The North American tour kicked off in Cleveland, OH, in June 2024, and productions are also underway in Germany, Japan, and Australia.
The musical has broken box office records at the Adelphi Theatre and has won several prestigious awards, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. The Original Cast Recording, released on Sony Music’s Masterworks Broadway label, has garnered over 20 million streams. In celebration of Back to the Future Day, the Deluxe Edition of the Original Cast Recording includes 13 never-before-heard demos and alternate versions of major numbers.
Creative Team Behind Back to the Future The Musical
The production is directed by Tony Award-winning director John Rando (Urinetown, On The Town), with design by the multi Tony and Olivier Award-winning team of:
Tim Hatley (set and costume design)
Tim Lutkin (lighting)
Hugh Vanstone (lighting consultant)
Gareth Owen (sound)
Finn Ross (video)
Chris Bailey (choreography)
Nick Finlow (musical supervision and arrangements)
Chris Fisher (illusions)
Casting is by David Grindrod CDG for Grindrod Burton Casting.
Performance Dates and Tickets for Back to the Future The Musical
Back to the Future The Musical will run at the Adelphi Theatre from 13 August 2025 for a limited 12-week run, closing on 3 November 2025. With its highly anticipated arrival, tickets are expected to sell quickly, so be sure to book yours early.
For more information and to secure tickets, visit the official Back to the Future The Musical website.
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