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BWW Interview: Getting to Know the Stars of BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL
by Taylor Long - Oct 24, 2017

An electrifying new musical has roared into the Ed Mirvish Theatre. BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL, based on Jim Steinman's critically acclaimed album, became one of the best-selling albums in history. Broadway World's Taylor Long sat down with four of the show's leads, Rob Fowler (Falco), Sharon Sexton (Sloane), Andrew Polec (Strat) and Christina Bennington (Raven) to talk about the journey of getting cast, rehearsing and bringing BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL to Toronto.

Tickets on Sale Next Week for BAT OUT OF HELL in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

Producers David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith announced today that tickets for the North American Premiere of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL will go on sale Wednesday May 24, 2017. 

Adaptation of Nikki Sixx Memoir THE HEROIN DIARIES Heading to Broadway in 2018
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2017

Sixx is stepping down from his hosting duties to focus on myriad new endeavors in 2018 including his blossoming photography career, television endeavors and the Broadway adaptation of his New York Times Bestselling Memoir THE HEROIN DIARIES: A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A SHATTERED ROCKSTAR.

BAT OUT OF HELL Extends North American Premiere Three Weeks
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2017

Due to popular demand, producers David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith are excited to announce a three week extension for the North American Premiere of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL. The new block of tickets, December 5 - 24, 2017 will go on sale Saturday September 16.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017

Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell - The Musical is a romantic adventure about rebellious youth and passionate love, set against the backdrop of a post-cataclysmic city adrift from the mainland. Strat, the forever young leader of The Lost, has fallen for Raven, daughter of Falco, the tyrannical, ruler of Obsidian. The show made its world premiere last night at the London Coliseum. Take a look at photos from opening night below!

BAT OUT OF HELL to Extend for Two More Weeks at London Coliseum
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017

With wonderful reactions from audiences, standing ovations every night and audiences singing their hearts out at the end of each performance, the producers of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell - The Musical are delighted to announce a further extension to the run at the London Coliseum this summer.

Photo Flash: First Look at Brand New Photos of BAT OUT OF HELL
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017

Directed by award-winning theatre and opera director Jay Scheib, the cast of Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical is led by Andrew Polec as Strat and Christina Bennington as Raven, with Rob Fowler as Falco and Sharon Sexton as Sloane. They are all featured in the photos, alongside Danielle Steers as Zahara and Dom Hartley-Harris as Jagwire, who perform Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad and Dead Ringer. Check out brand new photos of the show!

VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL Does it All for Love on Britain's Got Talent
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2017

Britain's newest must-see Bat Out of Hell starts performances on 5 June, but the show gave everyone a sneak peek when they performed a rocking medley on Britain's Got Talent. Check out the video below!

Extra Performances Added to Coliseum Season of BAT OUT OF HELL
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017

Before the world premiere of the long-awaited Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musicalhas even opened in London's West End, the producers have extended its season at the London Coliseum, due to overwhelming public demand. 

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Toronto You Might Have Missed 5/26 - Vote in the BWW Awards!
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Toronto You Might Have Missed 5/26 - Vote in the BWW Awards!

Tickets on Sale Next Week for BAT OUT OF HELL in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2017

Producers David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith announced today that tickets for the North American Premiere of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL will go on sale Wednesday May 24, 2017. 

VIDEO: Brand New Trailer for BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2017

Footage of Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, has been revealed today.  A video trailer shows the talented cast making Jim Steinman's 40-year dream come true - by turning the songs he always intended for a musical into a spectacular stage show. 

Only Four Weeks Left to Catch BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL in Manchester
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017

There are just four weeks left to catch Jim Steinman's acclaimed musical Bat Out Of Hell at the Opera House, Manchester.  Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical will run at the Opera House, Manchester until Saturday 29 April 2017.

VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at BAT OUT OF HELL
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2017

Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL is exploding on stage at the Manchester Opera House through 8 April, with a world premiere at the London Coliseum from 5 June to 22 July. 

Review Roundup: BAT OUT OF HELL Opens at Manchester Opera House
by Review Roundups - Mar 15, 2017

Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell - The Musical is a romantic adventure about rebellious youth and passionate love, set against the backdrop of a post-cataclysmic city adrift from the mainland. Strat, the forever young leader of The Lost, has fallen for Raven, daughter of Falco, the tyrannical, ruler of Obsidian. Bat Out of Hell runs in Manchester until 8 April, with a world premiere at the London Coliseum from 5 June to 22 July.

Photo Flash: New Shots from Jim Steinman's Edgy BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL in Manchester
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2017

Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL opened at Manchester Opera House on 17 February and runs in Manchester until 8 April, with a world premiere at the London Coliseum from 5 June to 22 July. BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL stars Andrew Polec as Strat and Christina Bennington as Raven, with Rob Fowler as Falco and Sharon Sexton as Sloane. BroadwayWorld has a brand new selection of production photos below!

Photo Flash: World Premiere of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL Rocks the Stage in Manchester
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2017

Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL begins performances at Manchester Opera House tomorrow, Friday 17 February, running to 8 April, with a world premiere at the London Coliseum from 5 June to 22 July. BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL stars Andrew Polec as Strat and Christina Bennington as Raven, with Rob Fowler as Falco and Sharon Sexton as Sloane. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast rocking out onstage below!

Photo Flash: Meat Loaf Launches BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL
by Marianka Swain - Nov 4, 2016

Last night, Meat Loaf launched Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell - The Musical in a special live preview event outside London Coliseum in the West End. Meat Loaf and producer Michael Cohl introduced star Andrew Polec and the cast, who performed three numbers from the show: 'Bat Out of Hell', 'Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad' and 'Dead Ringer for Love'.

Full Cast & Creatives for Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL; Box Office Opens at 5PM Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016

Box office on sale to the general public begins at 5 pm today, with Meat Load introducing Andrew Polec and the cast in a live performance outside the London Coliseum on St. Martin's Lane.

BAT OUT OF HELL to Celebrate Box Office Opening with Special Live Performance
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016

To celebrate the Box Office opening to the general public, there will be a special live performance by the cast at 5pm on Thursday 3 November outside the London Coliseum in St Martin's Lane.

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