Random BLAM! BATMAN LIVE Cast Photo Offers First Look at The Joker, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy & More

By Keven Skinner
Published: April 12, 2011 - 12:16pm
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Update: The first official image from the upcoming Batman Live theater experience has debuted, showing off the stage costumes that the actors will be wearing during the performances.

For the first time in DC Comics history, see Batman 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!

The 85 minute long show will open at an elaborate circus featuring the tragic Flying Grasons trapeze accident in which the family of Dick Grayson (Robin) are killed.

Batman Live will motor through a rapid sequence of scenes, none of them clocking in at much over two minutes, so as to keep the momentum up. There will be acrobatics, pyrotechnics, stuntmen, supervillains and screeching Batmobiles on a 100ft-wide, 60ft-deep performance area.

Behind the actors, a giant video wall will flash panels from comic strips and special effects, and give the appearance of interacting with the live performers on stage. There will be an onstage disaster with a hot-air balloon and a Joker face whose eyes, teeth and hair are made up of dozens of dancers.

For more information about BATMAN LIVE WORLD ARENA TOUR, to find out where to get tickets and read all about the featured characters, sets and production of the project, visit the show's homepage HERE.

Update: Here is a new image of the BATMAN: LIVE stage showing the Gotham skyline

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Interesting John User is offline Web Developer

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That Joker looks like he just did a "bazillions" lines of coke...

But at least he's not trying to rip off Heath Ledger.

Submitted by Interesting John on April 12, 2011 - 12:18pm.

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you know - the cast doesn't look that bad. my only gripe would be Batman and Robin's shiny ass getup. it looks like that Batman movie that shall not be named - sans nips.

Submitted by Keven on April 12, 2011 - 12:41pm.

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Poison Ivy can get it

Submitted by TorturedXGenius on April 12, 2011 - 12:57pm.

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Robin looks like one of my old fraternity brothers.... I need to go make a call

Submitted by Pietro Filipponi on April 12, 2011 - 1:07pm.

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Wow that stage looks amazing! This looks way better than that horror Spiderman Musical. My gripe has to be Batman's suit. WTF is he wearing. It's like Tony Stark let Bats borrow one of his suits. The crotch area looks funny as hell Laughing out loud

Submitted by Samaritan on April 12, 2011 - 1:23pm.

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TorturedXGenius wrote:

Poison Ivy can get it

My first thoughts too lol. Not digging the shiny Bats costume either but the rest look great.

Submitted by Redbeard on April 12, 2011 - 2:34pm.

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will Batman sing? i surely hope so!

Submitted by Hellboy on April 12, 2011 - 2:52pm.

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Hellboy wrote:

will Batman sing? i surely hope so!

Pretty sure it's not a musical... per se...

Submitted by Interesting John on April 12, 2011 - 2:55pm.

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shiny bat crotch still beats shiny glistening spiderman chest while singing in the rain.

this isn't a musical - it's a theater show - no songs.

Submitted by Keven on April 12, 2011 - 3:29pm.

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dang... and i was hoping for some soaring forbidden love ballad between robin and batman

Submitted by Hellboy on April 12, 2011 - 3:34pm.

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dang... and i was hoping for some soaring forbidden love ballad between robin and batman

Come over today after 10 pm, you'll get it

Submitted by Pietro Filipponi on April 12, 2011 - 3:56pm.

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Wow I like Robin's costume. Perhaps something I can try to emulate for Halloween

Submitted by REDSTORM on April 12, 2011 - 4:38pm.

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Harley Quinn looks rediculous

Submitted by Littlewing on April 12, 2011 - 5:29pm.

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Littlewing wrote:

Harley Quinn looks rediculous

Is she wearing red and blue? If so, then I concur, blegh.

Submitted by Interesting John on April 12, 2011 - 5:31pm.

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Harley Quinn looks rediculous

Is she wearing red and blue? If so, then I concur, blegh.

Yep. And she has rediculous spray painted braided pig tails

Submitted by Littlewing on April 12, 2011 - 5:40pm.

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I'm cool with it all. Shiny Bat costume makes sense for practical purposes. Dark sets + solid black costume = no one seeing the star of the show. That's why they put stage runners in all black as they change sets. Theater costumes have to be a tad more flashy. Yes, the Spiderman: TOD stuff might of went a bit far.

Submitted by Upupandaway on April 12, 2011 - 8:20pm.

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Pietro Filipponi wrote:
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dang... and i was hoping for some soaring forbidden love ballad between robin and batman

Come over today after 10 pm, you'll get it

raincheck? Tongue

Submitted by Hellboy on April 13, 2011 - 8:36am.