Bat Out of Hell - The Musical

ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY, 

IN ASSOCIATION WITH S2BN,

PRESENTS ROCK AND ROLL EXPERIENCE,

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL, 

MAY 1 & 2, 2026

Featuring the music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 22, 2026) – Ensemble Arts Philly, in association with S2BN, presents hit musical, Bat Out of Hell - The Musical, at the Miller Theater on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at 8:00 p.m. The iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf will shake the stage, delivering an electrifying journey that will ignite a love for rock like never before.

Bat Out of Hell - The Musical, by Jim Steinman, tells the story of rebellious youth and passion as Strat, the immortal leader of The Lost, falls in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler Falco. This heart-pounding experience, featuring a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms that transports you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theater. Experienced unmatched vocal talents bring Meat Loaf’s anthems to life, including “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light”, “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad”, “Dead Ringer For Love’” and, of course, “Bat Out of Hell”.

“Bat Out of Hell - The Musical delivers the raw power and passion that makes live theater unforgettable,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations. “Ensemble Arts Philly prides itself on presenting world-class performances for every audience, and the iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf is the perfect example of the unforgettable experiences we offer year-round.”

Bat Out of Hell became one of the best-selling albums in 1977, selling over 50 million copies worldwide; 16 years later, Steinman scored again with Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell, which contained the hit ‘“I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”.

Originally presented at the Manchester Opera House in 2017, the show opened at the West End’s London Coliseum later that year. It subsequently played Toronto before returning to London’s West End, where it broke box-office records at the Dominion. An international tour followed across the U.K., Ireland, Germany, and Australia. The musical made its American premiere in summer 2019 at New York City Center. The latest U.K. tour kicked off in January 2025 and ran through September 2025.

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical has book, music and lyrics by Jim Steinman, direction by Jay Scheib, with musical supervision and additional arrangements by Michael Reed, additional choreography by Xena Gusthart, set and costume design by Jon Bausor, original wig designs by Linda McKnight, video design by Finn Ross, lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, sound design by Gareth Owen, orchestrations by Steve Sidwell, original casting by David Grindrod CDG, North American Tour Casting by Kinlore Casting – Kate Lumpkin, CSA, Associate Director Alli Coyne, and General Management by Evan Bernardin Productions – Jenna Lazar.

The Canadian and US dates for Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, are produced by Emmy and Tony Award winner Michael Cohl, CEO of S2BN Entertainment and the former Chairman of Live Nation, Tony Smith & David Sonenberg with executive producers Glenn Orsher and Julian Stoneman.

Other featured upcoming performances include Shucked (April 21–May 3, 2026, Forrest Theatre); WXPN Welcomes Rhiannon Giddens (May 5, 2026, Miller Theater); Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (May 26, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center); Chicago (May 12–17, 2026, Forrest Theatre); The Outsiders (May 26–June 7, 2026, Academy of Music); Airplane! Live with Julie Hagerty and Robert Hays (May 30, 2026, Miller Theater); Drag Me to Bingo (June 5, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center); Bluey’s Big Play (June 20–21, 2026, Miller Theater); and THE RESET with Davin Youngs (June 27, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center).

Tickets 
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, by calling 215-893-1999, or in person at the Academy of Music Box Office (240 S. Broad Street) daily from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. For more information, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org.
 

Bat Out of Hell: The Musical

Miller Theater 

Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 p.m.  

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8:00 p.m.

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ABOUT S2BN

S2BN Entertainment is a diversified live entertainment company, founded by legendary promoter and producer Michael Cohl. Previously Chairman of Live Nation, his career spans over 45 years as a Producer and Promoter for iconic entertainers, having worked with some of the world’s most recognized artists including Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, U2, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many more.

S2BN is an industry leader known for delivering the highest-quality live experiences to fans of all ages worldwide, with work ranging from concerts and theater to family entertainment and museum-quality exhibitions. Our past and current projects have won Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, a Peabody Award, a Billboard Creative Content Award, an NAACP Image Award and a GLAAD Media Award. S2BN shows offer audiences an unforgettable shared live experience unlike anything they’ve ever seen and nothing short of incredible – and full of lasting memories.

ABOUT ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY  

For more information about ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org.

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