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)

Watch Interviews With The Creative Team For “Batman Live – World Arena Tour” —
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For more information, visit the official “Batman Live – World Arena Tour” website at batmanlive.com.