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VIDEO: The Cast of BAT OUT OF HELL Finds Love on This Morning
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2018


Bat Out of Hell has sailed into the Dominion Theatre where it is playing an extended run through 27 October 2018. Check out the cast performing the number Dead Ringer for Love below!

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!

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.

Jacob's Pillow Announces 350+ Performances, Talks, Events, Exhibits, Classes & Workshops
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2018


Jacob's Pillow announces the Festival 2018 complete schedule, encompassing over ten weeks packed with ticketed and free performances, pop-up performances, exhibits, talks, classes, films, and dance parties on its 220-acre site in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. Jacob's Pillow is the longest-running dance festival in the United States, a National Historic Landmark, and a National Meal of Arts recipient. Founded in 1933, the Pillow has recently added to its rich history by expanding into a year-round center for dance research and development.

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!

BWW Review: BAT OUT OF HELL, Dominion Theatre
by Nicky Sweetland - Apr 20, 2018


After a run at the London Coliseum last year and a subsequent tenure in Toronto, Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell is back in town - and it puts rock well and truly back into the West End.

Photo Flash: BAT OUT OF HELL Rocks the Dominion
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2018


Bat Out of Hell has sailed into the Dominion Theatre where it is playing an extended run through 27 October 2018. Check out new photos of the production below!

UMS Announces 2018-19 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018


The University Musical Society (UMS), under the leadership of President Matthew VanBesien, today announces its 140th season in 2018-19 with an initial slate of 40 performances and events. One of the country's most acclaimed performing arts presenters, UMS honors its past by showcasing respected ensembles and performers with whom it has enjoyed rich relationships, and fully embraces the future as initiator, incubator, and accelerator for innovative new works and projects. This potent combination infuses the anniversary season with dynamic and diverse voices and perspectives featuring artists at the top of their game - celebrating the canon, taking risks, moving genres in new directions, disrupting stereotypes, and surprising audiences.

VIDEO: Get a 360 Degree Look at Rehearsals for BAT OUT OF HELL
by Julie Musbach - Apr 9, 2018


Bat Out of Hell just released a video that allows you to go inside their rehearsals with a 360 degree view! Check it out 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.

Actress Ellen Page Announces Marriage to Emma Portner
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2018


Actress Ellen Page took to Instagram to reveal her surprise marriage to Emma Portner. 'Can't believe I get to call this extraordinary woman my wife,' Page captioned her post. No details as to where or when the couple tied the knot have been revealed.

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.

BAT OUT OF HELL to Fly Into London's Dominion Theater This April!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2017


Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell will play at London's Dominion Theatre next spring. Performances are expected to begin April 2nd. Tickets are on sale from this Monday at 12 PM.

VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL Takes the Words Right Out of Our Mouths on Opening Night in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL celebrated a triumphant opening night on October 25th at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, and all of Toronto was out to join in the festivities. Hear from some of the city's biggest celebrities and - of course - the stars in the opening night video below!

BAT OUT OF HELL Musical Extends Through the Holidays in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


Due to popular demand, BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL will extend one more time at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Fresh from its triumphant opening night performance on October 25, the producers announced today that the show will now play until January 7, 2018 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.

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. 

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