Bat Out of Hell: The Musical

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This article is about the stage musical. For the 1977 Meat Loaf album, see Bat Out of Hell.
Bat Out of Hell
The Musical
MusicJim Steinman
LyricsJim Steinman
BookJim Steinman
BasisBat Out of Hell
PremiereFebruary 17, 2017: Manchester Opera House
Productions

Bat Out of Hell is a rock musical written by Jim Steinman based on the album of the same name. Steinman wrote all of the songs, most of which are songs from the Bat Out of Hell trilogy of albums by Meat Loaf including Bat Out of Hell, II: Back into Hell and III: The Monster is Loose. The musical is a loose retelling of Peter Pan and Wendy, set in post-apocalyptic Manhattan (now named "Obsidian"), and follows Strat, the forever young leader of The Lost who has fallen in love with Raven, daughter of Falco, the tyrannical ruler of Obsidian.[1]

Bat Out of Hell has book, music and lyrics by Jim Steinman, direction by Jay Scheib and choreography by Emma Portner. It is produced by David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith. The show stars Andrew Polec as Strat and Christina Bennington as Raven, with Rob Fowler as Falco and Sharon Sexton as Sloane.[2]

The musical premiered at the Manchester Opera House in Manchester, England, on February 17, 2017 and ran there until April 29, 2017. It opened in London on June 5, 2017 and ran there until August 22, 2017 before moving to Toronto, Canada, from October 14, to January 7, 2018. The musical returned to London at the Dominion Theatre in April 2018. [3]

The musical was released on audio CD as an original cast recording album.

Productions

Manchester

Bat Out of Hell began previews at the Manchester Opera House on February 17, 2017 ahead of an official opening on March 14. It closed on April 29.[4]

Dianne Bourne of the Manchester Evening News gave the show a 5-star review, calling it "a truly staggering piece of musical theatre, which breaks new boundaries in its staging, choreography and concept on an epic scale."[5] Paul Downham of North West End said, "this show has literally changed the way musicals are staged forever."[6]

London

Bat Out of Hell began previews at the London Coliseum on June 5, 2017 ahead of an official opening on June 20 and ran until August 22, 2017.[1] On its final performance, the cast announced a return to London at the Dominion Theatre in 2018.[7] After the production completed its run in Toronto, Bat Out Of Hell officially opened at The Dominion on 19th April 2018. The production is taking bookings until 27th October. [8]

The London Coliseum production was nominated for a 2018 Olivier Award for Best Sound Design, by Gareth Owen (sound designer).

Toronto

Bat Out of Hell made its North American premiere at the Ed Mirvish Theatre on October 14, 2017 and ran until January 7, 2018.[9][10]

Oberhausen

Bat Out of Hell will make its German premiere at the Metronom Theater in fall 2018.

Principal cast and characters

Character Manchester
(2017) 		London
(2017) 		Toronto
(2017-18) 		London
(2018)
Strat Andrew Polec
Raven Christina Bennington
Falco Rob Fowler
Sloane Sharon Sexton
Tink Aran MacRae Alex Thomas-Smith
Zahara Danielle Steers
Jagwire Dom Hartley-Harris Billy Lewis Jr Wayne Robinson
Ledoux Giovanni Spanó
Blake Patrick Sullivan

Original Creative Team

Role Name
Music, Book and Lyrics Jim Steinman
Director Jay Scheib
Set Design Jon Bausor
Choreographer Emma Portner
Lighting Design Patrick Woodroffe
Video Design Finn Ross
Sound Design Gareth Owen

Track Listing

Act One

  • 1. Love and Death and an American Guitar
  • 2. All Revved Up with No Place to Go / The Opening of the Box / 3. Everything Louder Than Everything Else / If It Ain't Broke, Break It
  • 3. Who Needs the Young?
  • 4. Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back (excerpt)
  • 5. Out of the Frying Pan (And Into the Fire) (intro)
  • 6. It Just Won't Quit
  • 7. Out of the Frying Pan (And Into the Fire) (full song)
  • 8. Two Out of Three Ain't Bad
  • 9. Paradise by the Dashboard Light
  • 10. The Invocation
  • 11. Making Love Out of Nothing at All
  • 12. Bat Out of Hell

Act Two

  • 1. In the Land of the Pig, the Butcher Is King
  • 2. Heaven Can Wait
  • 3. Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are
  • 4. Teenager in Love
  • 5. For Crying Out Loud
  • 6. You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)
  • 7. Not Allowed to Love
  • 8. What Part of My Body Hurts the Most
  • 9. Dead Ringer for Love
  • 10. Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through
  • 11. It's All Coming Back to Me Now
  • 12. I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
  • 13. Finale (Bat Out of Hell reprise)

Citations

  1. ^ a b O'Hanlon, Dom (May 31, 2017). "Bat Out of Hell the Musical extends booking at the London Coliseum". London Theatre. On the final night in London, August 22, it was told that the Musical is to make a return to the London stage in 2018.
  2. ^ "Review Roundup: BAT OUT OF HELL Opens at Manchester Opera House". Broadway World. March 15, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  3. ^ Longman, Will (December 1, 2017). "Bat Out of Hell to open at the Dominion Theatre in 2018". LondonTheatre.co.uk. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  4. ^ Bourne, Dianne (March 19, 2017). "Bat Out of Hell EXTENDS Manchester run after "overwhelming demand" from fans". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  5. ^ Bourne, Dianne (March 15, 2017). "Review: Bat Out of Hell The Musical at Manchester Opera House". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  6. ^ Downham, Paul (March 14, 2017). "Bat Out of Hell - Opera House, Manchester". North West End. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  7. ^ Longman, Will (August 22, 2017). "Bat Out of Hell to return to London in 2018". LondonTheatre.co.uk. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  8. ^ Longman, Will (April 4, 2018). "Bat Out of Hell extends booking at Dominion Theatre in London". LondonTheatre.co.uk. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  9. ^ "'Bat Out Of Hell' cast gets Yonge Street crowds all revved up". CBC News. May 15, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  10. ^ Bliss, Karen (May 16, 2017). "Meat Loaf Joins Cast of 'Bat Out of Hell - The Musical' at Toronto Event". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
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