Grammy Award-winning composer, lyricist and producer Jim Steinman always wanted his rock-and-roll musical “Bat Out of Hell” to land on the Las Vegas Strip. The musician passed away in April of 2021, but the production premiered in 2017 at the Manchester Opera House in England before a West End run, North American and international tours and an off-Broadway run in New York City.

At last, the Las Vegas debut is here this week, with an opening performance set for September 27 at the Paris Theater…

“Part of it had to do with Jim’s initial vision, being such a fan of great theatrical events and great spectacle,” said director Jay Scheib, who also helmed the London production, which won the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical.