The fact that they had to get a police bike escort from the theatre to the proms then had to get the same again to get back to the theatre for their afternoon performance just shows how much character and how much endurance they both have
I think what a lot of you seem to be missing, is that this was as open air as you could get and can you imagine how difficult it must be to sing in those circumstances? Even Michael Ball did not sound a patch on how he does in the theatre. I have seen Jordan as Strat more than once and can assure you he is worthy of filling Andrew’s massive boots. I adore Andrew and he will always be the original Strat but people have to move on.
Saw this at the Dominion last week. It was awesome, great chemistry, fab voices. So glad Jim Steinman managed to get his Booh music out as it was intended for, on the musical theatre stage.
I loved Andrew and yes Jordan’s got big shoes to fill but of course he knows that. I’ve seen Jordan as Strat before Andrew left and he did a brilliant job, met him after and he’s the nicest guy. Performing on a stage like this is a lot harder than at the dominion too, I think he’s doing great!
I‘m so excited to see how the adapted BOOH in Germany 😱 I saw it live in London with Andrew Polac and was blown away, it‘s always hard to see a different cast, but Jordan has an amazing voice too 💕
Theres no denying this boy can sing but he has massive doc martins to fill and although I dont think he is as good as Andrew he is still incredibly talented.
to those confused in the comments, andrew polec ( og strat ) left the west end production a couple of weeks ago to rehearse and eventually play strat in the american bat out of hell tour. the strat on stage here is jordan luke gage, who used to play blake in the show but has taken over the role of strat following andrew’s departure!
In that case, he has grown into the role very quickly. I saw the show last night and it was awesome. They didn't seem to be uncomfortable kissing at all. All of the vocal performances were amazing, there wasn't a single soloist I didn't like (and there's usually one at least that lets a show down). To top it all, after performing for two and a half hours, the cast then stood with buckets as the audience left, collecting for the distinguished gentleman's ride (including the main characters) - I hope they got a huge amount of donations for this worthy cause.
Jordan's voice is fabulous. Christina gets to kiss all those cute guys. I think Jordan knew he had some big shoes to fill but he's doing a great job. I'll be seeing Andrew in San Francisco is December. So glad to see this posted, I was looking for it.
@ Hecate I had tickets to the San Francisco show had a hotel reservation and I was going to fly there. Then they canceled the US tour. I was not happy at all
I miss andrew, i know Patrick may need time to absorve the role (much time), but my impression is tha patrick sings the song, but andrew and meat loaf, lived the song and they vibe with every chord, i hope patrick would adapt with some time and be a good strat, no the case by the moment
Jordan was the first Strat we saw in London he was amazing! Saw Andrew twice a month later and he was amazing too, yes he's the OG Strat but Jordan is just as great. Also saw Gio is on X Factor this Saturday.
Jordan doesn't have quite the same timbre to his voice as Andrew, but man he did a good job! It's so great to see that they have another amazing Strat. Now I just have to get to England to see it! Come to Australia, please!
I had tickets to the San Francisco show had a hotel reservation and I was going to fly there. Then they canceled the US tour. I was not happy at all. Wanted to see it so bad. For those who saw the show in any shape or form, you are extremely lucky
Cant' wait for next visit which is audience sing along show 25 September. We're right in the front Wahey!!! Go Bat! Anyone think Christina resembles a young Lily Munster lol?
The problem is not his voice, he has a better voice then Andrew. In my Opinion Andrew was the better actor, but the thing that is really missing is the chemistry between him and Christina eg. at 2:57. It just looks like they dont want to kiss at all... dunno it feels weird xD
I saw the show yesterday and it was amazing (Music and Choreography. I just don't like Romeo and Juliet stories). I did not see Andrews performance but Jordan has amazing vocals. But I do agree on the chemistry part
MilasLittleLife it’s ironic how you say you don’t like romeo and juliet stories and now jordan luke gage (strat in this) is now in & juliet as romeo 😂 😂
I’m sorry, but I’m sitting here watching this and all I can think is “this guy looks so pale and undead” I blame the eyeshadow. He’s still talented though.
Yes, Andrew is back in the US heading the US tour of Bat Out Of Hell. I have mentioned that I'll see him in San Francisco on Dec. 8. Merry Christmas to me, AND my brother and SIL. I'll tell ya one thing, you Brits are blessed to have the West End and how cheap it is. When I was in London last October I say 6 musicals, haunted Leicester Square, and great seats for soooo cheap. I'm paying 133.00 per seat in San Francisco. It's worth it.
You are sooooooo lucky! it looks absolutely amazing! I listen to the music everyday I just love it. personally I like Andrew more at this role, he comes across more passionate about it all. Plus the chemistry between him and Christina is beautiful to just watch. I'm actually from the uk but not near London unfortunately lol. I hope you both have a great time.
I have seen some publicity excerpts with the new Christina that is doing the show with Andrew in the US. I am trying to get over seeing him with Christina, but I don't like the pairing. The actress is a great singer but she's too coarse, too big, not as "fragile" as Christina and I always liked that. I think she and Andrew always had a vulnerability that made the parts and made them so good together. It's not fair, I'll give the girl a chance, have no other option. I can't find out anything about Ledeux and who's playing him. They have listed cast members for Falco,Sloane, Zahara, Tink, and a couple of others, but no mention of Ledeux. At any rate I'm excited to see it.
There is no comparison. AP was Strat. He created the part, he became a Steinman disciple, and he was really in love with Christina. He was living out the play. Judging by what he did after BOOH he is not a great actor and he hasn't done much else. He said in interviews that Meat Loaf told him he had to consume the songs and make them part of himself. He was enthralling as Strat because he became Strat. The other guy was just playing a part in one of many shows he's done.
Too bad so sad, he's come home to the U.S. which stands for "us"!!!!! You had him for a little over two years, it's now our turn. You Bat is set to close in January, unless extended again, Andrew will just be getting started on his US tour. I IS going to Toronto next month before hitting US.
West End and Broadway Rock musicals, what do they do? Target the most theatrically OTT performances in rock history by such as Queen (We Will Rock You), 80s hair bands (Rock of Ages), and Meatloaf (Bat Out Of Hell), and embed them in a paper thin story that functions just to pass the time between songs. The music is stripped of what little wit, edge and spontaneity it had, with classical orchestrations and stage school kids who strut and skip and gurn and stare and bare their teeth in a cartoon parody of rock's raw energy and threat. (Something similar might be said about Mercury, Jovi and Meatloaf themselves of course!) A night at the theatre for people who appreciate neither authentic music nor mature drama, I guess.
I can't say you're wrong but I still enjoyed it. It should be noted that Jim Steinman was always inclined to musicals. Its for this reason much of his music has a timeless quality. He always wanted to make musicals and that was incorporated into his music so the transfer to stage doesn't harm these songs as much as one would think.
The fact that they are now both jd and Veronica in the same heathers production makes me so happy
This is exactly the comment I've been waiting for.
Same
The fact that they had to get a police bike escort from the theatre to the proms then had to get the same again to get back to the theatre for their afternoon performance just shows how much character and how much endurance they both have
Absolutely love Jordan as strat. Can’t wait to see the show again on NYE
I think what a lot of you seem to be missing, is that this was as open air as you could get and can you imagine how difficult it must be to sing in those circumstances? Even Michael Ball did not sound a patch on how he does in the theatre. I have seen Jordan as Strat more than once and can assure you he is worthy of filling Andrew’s massive boots. I adore Andrew and he will always be the original Strat but people have to move on.
Saw this at the Dominion last week. It was awesome, great chemistry, fab voices. So glad Jim Steinman managed to get his Booh music out as it was intended for, on the musical theatre stage.
I loved Andrew and yes Jordan’s got big shoes to fill but of course he knows that. I’ve seen Jordan as Strat before Andrew left and he did a brilliant job, met him after and he’s the nicest guy. Performing on a stage like this is a lot harder than at the dominion too, I think he’s doing great!
I‘m so excited to see how the adapted BOOH in Germany 😱 I saw it live in London with Andrew Polac and was blown away, it‘s always hard to see a different cast, but Jordan has an amazing voice too 💕
Missing that musical so much ;(
Theres no denying this boy can sing but he has massive doc martins to fill and although I dont think he is as good as Andrew he is still incredibly talented.
to those confused in the comments, andrew polec ( og strat ) left the west end production a couple of weeks ago to rehearse and eventually play strat in the american bat out of hell tour. the strat on stage here is jordan luke gage, who used to play blake in the show but has taken over the role of strat following andrew’s departure!
poppy harnett He played Hoffmann and was Alternate strat before Andrew left
He played Hoffman Patrick Sullivan played the original Blake N Jordan was the alternate strat😊
THANK YOU! I don't know why that couldn't be explained.
In that case, he has grown into the role very quickly. I saw the show last night and it was awesome. They didn't seem to be uncomfortable kissing at all. All of the vocal performances were amazing, there wasn't a single soloist I didn't like (and there's usually one at least that lets a show down). To top it all, after performing for two and a half hours, the cast then stood with buckets as the audience left, collecting for the distinguished gentleman's ride (including the main characters) - I hope they got a huge amount of donations for this worthy cause.
Jordan's voice is fabulous. Christina gets to kiss all those cute guys. I think Jordan knew he had some big shoes to fill but he's doing a great job. I'll be seeing Andrew in San Francisco is December. So glad to see this posted, I was looking for it.
HE IS INCREDIBLE
I miss this. It was so sad seeing the BN last London performance
i wish i could see this show
Jessica Russle it’s amazing
@ Hecate
I had tickets to the San Francisco show had a hotel reservation and I was going to fly there. Then they canceled the US tour. I was not happy at all
I miss andrew, i know Patrick may need time to absorve the role (much time), but my impression is tha patrick sings the song, but andrew and meat loaf, lived the song and they vibe with every chord, i hope patrick would adapt with some time and be a good strat, no the case by the moment
Its actually Jordan luke gage
Who is Patrick?? This is Jordan!
He doesn't have Andrew's stage presence but boy can he sing!
pro tip: you can watch movies at flixzone. I've been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.
@Camilo Xander definitely, have been using Flixzone for months myself =)
Jordan was the first Strat we saw in London he was amazing! Saw Andrew twice a month later and he was amazing too, yes he's the OG Strat but Jordan is just as great. Also saw Gio is on X Factor this Saturday.
Oh, I'll have to check and see if he's on TH-cam. A lot of X Factor UK is on TH-cam. Love Gio.
+Pamela Wing Check out Electric Dreams I'm a Believer and his band Devience
+Pamela Wing met him after Booh last month he's a really nice down to earth guy
Missing this want to see it on tour but the uk tour dose not come any were near my part of england oh also met Jordan last year in November
I LOVE THIS
romeo, is that you? 😱 that’s super dope ;)
Megan Clarke lol. That’s great
stup!!1
Jordan doesn't have quite the same timbre to his voice as Andrew, but man he did a good job! It's so great to see that they have another amazing Strat. Now I just have to get to England to see it! Come to Australia, please!
I had tickets to the San Francisco show had a hotel reservation and I was going to fly there. Then they canceled the US tour. I was not happy at all. Wanted to see it so bad. For those who saw the show in any shape or form, you are extremely lucky
Cant' wait for next visit which is audience sing along show 25 September. We're right in the front Wahey!!! Go Bat! Anyone think Christina resembles a young Lily Munster lol?
0.22, now THAT'S why I want to be a musical star...I know, I'm shallow as fuck, I'll admit it 😂
Love Jordan as Strat
Will take some getting used to very hard to fill Andrew shoes almost impossible
I could. I thought he was doing the tour in the states.
Connor Mclear Antico he is doing the tour starting October North America but I think it’s this new guy can’t wait either way
The problem is not his voice, he has a better voice then Andrew. In my Opinion Andrew was the better actor, but the thing that is really missing is the chemistry between him and Christina eg. at 2:57. It just looks like they dont want to kiss at all... dunno it feels weird xD
Maybe they just need time to grow together. ;)
I didn't feel he had a better voice from this performance. Actually thought he missed a few on timing.
SO hard to sing however!!
She would be so used to Andrew so it would take time for her to used to Jordan.
@@connorjackson6516 Wasn't her voice that suffered here
xxgenisxx it’s not my strat as I’ve seen the show 5 times it’s so different and not in a good way
Gage fills out those leather trousers magnificently.
I saw the show yesterday and it was amazing (Music and Choreography. I just don't like Romeo and Juliet stories). I did not see Andrews performance but Jordan has amazing vocals. But I do agree on the chemistry part
MilasLittleLife it’s ironic how you say you don’t like romeo and juliet stories and now jordan luke gage (strat in this) is now in & juliet as romeo 😂
😂
Is the new cast?
Most of the cast didn't change.
I’m sorry, but I’m sitting here watching this and all I can think is “this guy looks so pale and undead” I blame the eyeshadow. He’s still talented though.
Andrew is far superior and Cristina has such a beautiful voice
I saw the show with the current understudy and I actually liked him much better tbh
Honestly i thought the same, if anything i even prefered the understudy to andrew xD
They. Just. Don't. Have. A. Clue. What. They. Are. Singing. About. ... But THAT is amazing!
How come Andrew wasn't in this one? Has he left?.
He's gone to lead the US tour - th-cam.com/video/AWB77GPEz4U/w-d-xo.html
Yes, Andrew is back in the US heading the US tour of Bat Out Of Hell. I have mentioned that I'll see him in San Francisco on Dec. 8. Merry Christmas to me, AND my brother and SIL. I'll tell ya one thing, you Brits are blessed to have the West End and how cheap it is. When I was in London last October I say 6 musicals, haunted Leicester Square, and great seats for soooo cheap. I'm paying 133.00 per seat in San Francisco. It's worth it.
You are sooooooo lucky! it looks absolutely amazing! I listen to the music everyday I just love it. personally I like Andrew more at this role, he comes across more passionate about it all. Plus the chemistry between him and Christina is beautiful to just watch.
I'm actually from the uk but not near London unfortunately lol. I hope you both have a great time.
Thank you
I have seen some publicity excerpts with the new Christina that is doing the show with Andrew in the US. I am trying to get over seeing him with Christina, but I don't like the pairing. The actress is a great singer but she's too coarse, too big, not as "fragile" as Christina and I always liked that. I think she and Andrew always had a vulnerability that made the parts and made them so good together. It's not fair, I'll give the girl a chance, have no other option. I can't find out anything about Ledeux and who's playing him. They have listed cast members for Falco,Sloane, Zahara, Tink, and a couple of others, but no mention of Ledeux. At any rate I'm excited to see it.
There is no comparison. AP was Strat. He created the part, he became a Steinman disciple, and he was really in love with Christina. He was living out the play. Judging by what he did after BOOH he is not a great actor and he hasn't done much else. He said in interviews that Meat Loaf told him he had to consume the songs and make them part of himself. He was enthralling as Strat because he became Strat. The other guy was just playing a part in one of many shows he's done.
Wtf is that guy? Not the guy I saw. The girl is cheating on him.
Roger Jennings Andrew has left to do the tour in the U.S. this is the new Strat
Have seen show with Barney as Strat, and I much prefer him or Andrew as Strat... Jordan not a great actor and no chemistry with Raven....
I have seen Andrew as Strat 4 times and he was amazing. I do agree that he has left big boots to Jordan though.
Bring back the original strat
Too bad so sad, he's come home to the U.S. which stands for "us"!!!!! You had him for a little over two years, it's now our turn. You Bat is set to close in January, unless extended again, Andrew will just be getting started on his US tour. I IS going to Toronto next month before hitting US.
In nicer words, the original strat is still preforming. Just in the U.S
Pamela Wing he wont get the same recognition in the us people wont as respected as he is not with the og booh cast it wont be as good
Cast me
his voice does not do it for me..
nice try but he's not meat.
West End and Broadway Rock musicals, what do they do? Target the most theatrically OTT performances in rock history by such as Queen (We Will Rock You), 80s hair bands (Rock of Ages), and Meatloaf (Bat Out Of Hell), and embed them in a paper thin story that functions just to pass the time between songs. The music is stripped of what little wit, edge and spontaneity it had, with classical orchestrations and stage school kids who strut and skip and gurn and stare and bare their teeth in a cartoon parody of rock's raw energy and threat.
(Something similar might be said about Mercury, Jovi and Meatloaf themselves of course!)
A night at the theatre for people who appreciate neither authentic music nor mature drama, I guess.
Go see it and maybe it'll change your mind
Hi Andrew polec and. Chartan Bonngon
I can't say you're wrong but I still enjoyed it. It should be noted that Jim Steinman was always inclined to musicals. Its for this reason much of his music has a timeless quality. He always wanted to make musicals and that was incorporated into his music so the transfer to stage doesn't harm these songs as much as one would think.