{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859c85ac95a56eb6a774829/69277d2e30ebd38648766c38?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why is BACK TO THE FUTURE closing? | Thoughts on the changing West End and what's coming next...","description":"<p>Earlier this week it was announced that the West End production of BACK TO THE FUTURE will close in April 2026 after nearly 5 years at the Adelphi Theatre in London.</p><p><br></p><p>This news comes shortly after the cancellation of the show's Australian Tour, but amidst confirmation of a subsequent UK Tour as well as an imminent German production, prompting questions about the future of this show as well as changes to the theatre industry on a global level.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, Mickey-Jo will be sharing some insights into why this award winning musical is decelerating in London, as well as whether audience appetites are changing, and what we might expect to see next at the Adelphi Theatre...</p><p><br></p><p>•</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 | introduction</p><p>02:38 | why is it closing?</p><p>11:57 | industry impact</p><p>19:37 | what's next at the Adelphi?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"MickeyJoTheatre"}