J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions company has reportedly formed a theater division called Bad Robot Live which aims to create plays, musicals and immersive stage shows.
Bad Robot Live has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group, providing both companies with collaboration opportunities on each other’s projects. Ambassador Theatre Group recently produced “David Byrne’s American Utopia” and “A Doll’s House”.
The first joint project under the agreement is Liz Kingsman’s solo show “One Woman Show” which was nominated for an Olivier Award. Bad Robot Live will bring the show to the U.S. this year. Bad Robot Live will also continue the development of a slate of new projects that fall under this deal.
Formed by Abrams in 2001, Bad Robot has produced television series such as “Alias,” “Lost,” “Westworld,” “Castle Rock” and “Lovecraft Country”. Its films include the Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible” and “Cloverfield” franchises along with the Abrams-directed “Star Wars” films and “Super 8”.
Abrams in a statement: “We couldn’t feel luckier to be partnering with ATG. Their accomplishments, accolades and stats speak for themselves, but what makes us most excited are the people. The chance to work alongside Mark Cornell, Kristin Caskey, Adam Speers and their talented team on creating riveting live entertainment is both humbling and genuinely thrilling.”
Source: Broadway World
