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Jordan Luke Gage Will Play Strat in BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2018


Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical has announced that Jordan Luke Gage will be taking on the lead role of Strat from 3 September.

Andrew Polec Departs BAT OUT OF HELL 1 September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2018


Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical's lead Andrew Polec, who plays the character of 'forever young' Strat, is leaving the West End production of the show. Polec, who won the 'Joe Allen Best West End Debut' in the Stage Debut Awards 2017 for his performance as Strat, has been involved in the show since the beginning. He commented:

Sing Along With BAT OUT OF HELL At The Dominion
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2018


The producers of Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical have announced five special performances when the audience will be able to sing along with the cast to the classic hits. These performances will take place on Tuesday 28 August, Tuesday 25 September, Wednesday 31 October, Tuesday 27 November and Monday 31 December. On Halloween (31 October) and New Year's Eve (31 December), the audiences will also have the option to come dressed as their favourite character from the show or from one of Meat Loaf's iconic videos. The best dressed audience member on each night will go home that evening with a Bat Out Hell - The Musical poster signed by Meat Loaf himself.

BAT OUT OF HELL Extends Through To January 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2018


Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical will be extending into 2019, with a new booking period at the Dominion Theatre from 27 October 2018 to 5 January 2019 going on sale at 12.00noon today, Thursday 26 July 2918. The winner of the Evening Standard Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical 2017 began previews at the Dominion Theatre on Monday 2 April, with a gala performance on 19 April 2018.

BAT OUT OF HELL to Play the Ahmanson January 8-February 2
by Julie Musbach - Jul 24, 2018


Jim Steinman's award-winning new musical BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre for a limited four week engagement from January 8 through February 2.  Currently, the show playing London's Dominion Theatre.

BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL To Play The Boch Center Wang Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jul 10, 2018


The Boch Center announced today that Jim Steinman's award-winning new musical BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL is coming to the Boch Center Wang Theatre for a limited three-week engagement from April 3 - 21, 2019. Currently, the show "is all but blasting an adoring audience out of their seats" (The New York Times) night after night at London's Dominion Theatre. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 13 at 10:00AM. 

BAT OUT OF HELL Will Shoot Into San Francisco This December
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2018


The winner of Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2017, Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL, is coming to the SHN Orpheum Theatre from December 4-23, 2018 for a limited 3-week engagement in San Francisco. Currently, the show "is all but blasting an adoring audience out of their seats" (The New York Times) night after night at London's Dominion Theatre.

BAT OUT OF HELL Cast Recording Now Available Digitally
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2018


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL - The Musical Original Cast Recording is now available in digital and streaming formats, continuing the extraordinary rock 'n' roll legacy of some of the most successful records in music. A CD release is scheduled for release later this month

Stars Of BAT OUT OF HELL Perform In Aid Of Invictus
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2018


In April 2018, hit West End show, Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, announced a wide-ranging global partnership to support the Invictus Games Foundation, the governing body of the Invictus Games, a global sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY to Tour The U.S. This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2018


The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will open its U.S. tour in Idaho Falls, ID on September 28 and will play in more than 35 U.S. cities from coast to coast. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the '60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous "The Concert in Central Park" reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. Go to www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com for on sale dates and ticket information.

Photo Flash: First Look at BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL at the Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2018


Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical opened at the Dominion Theatre on Thursday 19 April 2018. Check out photos from the production below!

THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY Set to Open at The Theater Center in NYC This September
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2018


On the heels of their hit show FRIENDS! The Musical Parody (still onstage at St Luke's Theater), the princes of parody, Bob and Tobly McSmith, are bringing a new show to The Theater Center in New York City.

A Musical Parody of THE OFFICE is Coming to New York
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2018


On the heels of their hit show FRIENDS! The Musical Parody (still onstage at St Luke's Theater), the princes of parody, Bob and Tobly McSmith, are bringing a new show to The Theater Center in New York City. The Office! A Musical Parody (www.theofficemusicalparody.com) is set to open this fall and is produced by Right Angle Entertainment and McSmith Family Entertainment. Tickets go on-sale in June.

BAT OUT OF HELL Announces Partnership With Invictus Games Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2018


Hit West End musical, Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, has today announced a wide-ranging partnership to support the Invictus Games Foundation, the governing body of the Invictus Games, a global sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.

Photo Flash: BAT OUT OF HELL Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018


BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL celebrated opening night last night, view the photos below!

Booking Extension Announced For BAT OUT OF HELL At Dominion
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2018


In celebration of the official opening night of Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical at the Dominion Theatre on Thursday 19 April 2018, and due to overwhelming demand for tickets, the producers have announced a new booking period from 30 July to 27 October 2018, with tickets going on sale at 10.00am on 19 April. The winner of the Evening Standard Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical 2017 began previews on Monday 2 April.

VIDEO: Watch BAT OUT OF HELL Tease London Return with Live Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2018


Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell is coming back to London next month, with performances beginning April 2. This will be a return to West End for the rock opera. It played a limited run at the London Coliseum earlier in 2017, in addition to runs at the Manchester Opera House and Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre. The show is also said to be eyeing a potential Broadway run as well.

Cast Announced For BAT OUT OF HELL At Dominion
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2018


With the show's stellar leads, Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington, previously announced, the full company has now been cast for the 2018 West End run of Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, winner of the Evening Standard Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical 2017. Performances will begin at the Dominion Theatre in London on 2 April, with a Gala Night on Thursday 19 April.

BAT OUT OF HELL Breaks Dominion Box Office Record
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2017


Winner of the Evening Standard Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical, Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell The Musical has already broken box office records at London's Dominion Theatre, taking 350,000 on the first day of on-sale. The musical returns to London's West End in 2018, with performances at the Dominion Theatre from Monday 2 April.

Best Musical Winner BAT OUT OF HELL Returns To West End
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2017


Following the announcement at last night's Evening Standard Theatre Awards that Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell The Musical has won the Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical, the producers are delighted to announce the musical will be returning to London's West End in 2018, with performances beginning at the Dominion Theatre on 2 April. Tickets went on sale today.

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