'Back to the Future: The Musical' opened at BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre, presenting a nostalgic yet flawed adaptation of the 1980s classic. While the musical pays homage to its source material with familiar lines and scenes, it often feels like a lifeless replica rather than an original artistic expression. The performance shines when it diverges from the film, showcasing lively choreography and creative elements. The experience invites audiences to engage with both the nostalgia of the film and the challenges of translating its essence into a new medium.
"Attending Bob Gale, Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard's adaptation of the '80s blockbuster is a bit like visiting Madame Tussauds, as it recalls a theme park in less felicitous ways."
"Any simulacrum was probably doomed to read as shadows on Plato's cave, as we measure an adaptation's distance from its source material."
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