Batman Live Show Launched - World Arena Tour Video and Pictures

Holy world arena tour Batman!

Ideas for live Batman shows, musicals, theatre productions, etc. have been thrown around for a long time now. The closest that came to fruition as of late was Warner’s “Batman: The Musical” – but it was canceled due to low expectations. Well, it looks like the wait is finally over for comic book fans everywhere to see their favorite caped crime-fighter up close and personal.

Warner Brothers announced that “Batman Live – World Arena Tour,” an action-packed live show, will be touring arenas in the UK and Europe as soon as summer 2011. The North American tour will arrive shortly after in 2012. The show is said to feature “stunts, pyrotechnics, illusions and video screen sequences,” according to broadwayworld.com. The show will not be a musical, and is an all-new original creation for the tour.

Here is the synopsis of ‘Batman Live’ from the official website:
For the first time in DC Comics history, see Batman the world’s most popular DC Super Hero as you’ve never seen him before, in an all-new, live-action arena adventure, set to take the world by storm. Premiering in the UK in Summer 2011, Batman Live – World Arena Tour is a multi-million pound stage production of unprecedented scale and a must-see for families and Batman fans everywhere.

Based on an original story being created exclusively for the show, BATMAN LIVE is a theatrical extravaganza of thrilling stunts, acrobatic acts and illusions. Never before has Gotham City, Wayne Manor, the Batcave and Arkham Asylum been brought to life on stage in a more visually exciting way. Join Batman and Robin as they battle their nemesis The Joker and other super-villains such as The Riddler, Catwoman, The Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, set on destroying Gotham City.

Totally authentic, bold and awe-inspiring, BATMAN LIVE will be a completely new way to experience the world of Batman. This is one adventure you do not want to miss!

Characters
Here are the characters that will appear in the live show:

Batman
Real Name: Bruce Wayne
Occupation: CEO/Philanthropist, Crimefighter
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 210 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
First Appearance: DETECTIVE COMICS #27 (May, 1939)
Robin
Real Name: Dick Grayson
Occupation: Police Officer
Base of Operations: Blüdhaven
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 175 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
First Appearance: DETECTIVE #38 (April, 1940)
Alfred
Real Name: Alfred Pennyworth
Occupation: Valet
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 6′ 0″Weight: 160 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
First Appearance: BATMAN #16 (April-May, 1943)

Commissioner Gordon
Real Name: James W Gordon
Occupation: Police Commissioner
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 5′ 9″
Weight: 168 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: White
First Appearance: DETECTIVE COMICS #27 (May, 1939)
Catwoman
Real Name: Selina Kyle
Occupation: Professional Thief
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 5′ 7″
Weight: 125 lbs
Eyes: Green
Hair: Black
First Appearance: BATMAN #1 (Spring, 1940)
The Joker
Real Name: Unknown
Occupation: Professional Criminal
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 6′ 5″
Weight: 192 lbs
Eyes: Green
Hair: Green
First Appearance: BATMAN #1 (Spring, 1940)
Harley Quinn
Real Name: Dr. Harleen Quinzel
Occupation: Former Psychiatrist; Professional Criminal
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 5′ 7″
Weight: 115 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
First Appearance: BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN #1 (October, 1999)
The Riddler
Real Name: Eddie Nashton (a.k.a Edward Nigma)
Occupation: Professional Criminal
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 183 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
First Appearance: DETECTIVE COMICS #140 (October, 1948)
Two-Face
Real Name: Harvey Dent
Occupation: Professional Criminal
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 6′ 0″
Weight: 182 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
First Appearance: DETECTIVE COMICS #66 (August, 1942)
The Penguin
Real Name: Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot
Occupation: Restaurateur / Racketeer
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 5′ 2″
Weight: 175 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: None
First Appearance: DETECTIVE COMICS #58
Poison Ivy
Real Name: Pamela Isley
Occupation: Professional Criminal
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 5′ 6″
Weight: 110 lbs
Eyes: Green
Hair: Chestnut
First Appearance: BATMAN #181 (June, 1966)
Scarface & The Ventriloquist
Real Name: Arnold Wesker
Occupation: Professional Criminal
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Height: 5′ 7″
Weight: 142 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Gray
First Appearance: DETECTIVE COMICS #583 (February, 1988)