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Jim Steinman

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

James Richard Steinman was born on November 1st, 1948 in New York, New York. While attending Amherst College, Steinman wrote and performed a musical called "The Dream Engine." Present in the audience at the performance was theater legend, Joseph Papp, who was so exited that he bought the rights to it during intermission.



In 1975, Jim began touring with rock 'n roll singer Meat Loaf while working on a musical called "Neverland" in which he has characterized as a rock'n roll Peter Pan. Three of the songs from "Neverland" were to be included in a project with singer, Meat Loaf, called "Bat Out of Hell," a collection of 7 songs, in a style unlike anything else produced at that time. It was rock 'n roll, but with a Wagnerian and operatic twist to it. They eventually worked out a deal with Epic, with Todd Rundgren as a producer and "Bat Out of Hell" was released in 1977.

"Bat Out of Hell," with Meat Loaf, has become a milestone in rock music and is one of the best selling albums of all time, spending over 400 weeks in the British album charts. It has been officially declared the best selling disc of all time at well over 40 million, and the sequel, "Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell" topped the charts in 38 countries sixteen years later, in 1993.

In 1994, Jim was contacted by Andrew Lloyd Webber, to provide the lyrics to Lloyd Webber's score for the musical adaptation of the British movie, "Whistle down the Wind." The musical opened in Washington, D.C. in December, 1996 to mixed reviews, after which the team reworked the piece for opening in 1998 in London's West End.

Steinman is not only a formidable talent in the realms of musicals and rock 'n roll, but also versatile, winning a Grammy award as the producer for the 1996 Best Album of the Year, Celine Dion's "Falling Into You." He made one platinum album as a singer, "Bad For Good." His film credits include "Footloose," "Streets of Fire," "The Shadow," and "Mask of Zorro."

He is currently writing the music and lyrics for a new musical to be entitled "Batman," directed by film director Tim Burton. He is also executive producing and writing the songs and score for "Wuthering Heights California," a made for MTV movie.

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jim Steinman, Footloose

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BAT OUT OF HELL Star Andrew Polec Announces February UK Concert

Andrew Polexc has announced that he will return to the UK in a one night only concert Andrew will take the stage this February 7 in, Andrew Polec’s It’s All Coming Back To You Now, at Crazy Coqs.
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL Sets UK Tour Cast

 Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits has announced the full cast joining the 2025 UK tour. Performances will begin on 6 January 2025 at Edinburgh Playhouse, running through to 20 September 2025 in Northampton.
Big Noise Theatre To Open Season With FOOTLOOSE

Big Noise Theatre has announced the opening of their 2024-2025 season with FOOTLOOSE.
Cast Set for FOOTLOOSE At Big Noise Theatre

Big Noise Theatre will kick off its 2024-2025 season with FOOTLOOSE, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic 1984 film. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Tyce Green of NEXT TO NORMAL at HOUSTON BROADWAY THEATRE

I do a lot of things. I always knew that I wanted to put myself in a position where anything that I wanted to accomplish creatively. I never wanted to feel stifled by a financial burden.
Photos: First look at MTVarts' FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth.
REEFER MADNESS Comes to Wellfleet in July

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present Reefer Madness: the Musical by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, directed by Christopher Ostrom.
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL Will Return to Tour the UK in January 2025

Following a successful UK, Ireland and International tour from 2021 - 2023 the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's greatest hits, will return to tour the UK in 2025.
BAT OUT OF HELL Tour to Return in 2025

According to star Glenn Adamson, Bat Out of Hell will tour again starting in 2025.
FOOTLOOSE Announced At The Morgan-Wixson Theatre

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of FOOTLOOSE at The Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica, directed by Niko Montelibano.
Broadway DNA Acquires D'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical and HYPATIA AND THE HEATHENS

Broadway DNA acquired two new musicals, D'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical and Hypatia and the Heathens. Learn more.
12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June

The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL Takes The Stage At 54 Below This May

54 BELOW will present Ayanna Charity, Brooke Emmerich and more in 54 Sings Joni Mitchell on May 14, 2024. 
Cast Set For Pitlochry Festival Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre's FOOTLOOSE

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre are heading back to the 1980s this summer to stage a spectacular new production of the explosive musical Footloose.  Learn more about the cast here!
Air Supply Coming To DPAC On August 17, 2024

Experience the timeless hits of AIR SUPPLY live at DPAC this August 2024. Join the iconic duo for a memorable night of music and nostalgia.
Spotlight: FOOTLOOSE at Macklanburg Playhouse

Join Us for Footloose the Musical
Cast and Designers Set For FOOTLOOSE at The Colony Theatre In Burbank

The Colony Theatre  will present the Panic! and BarCinBoo production of Footloose the Musical March 1–17.
Noah J. Ricketts, Samantha Pauly, Eric Anderson, and More Join the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

Additional principal casting has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the acclaimed new musical The Great Gatsby, opening on Broadway this spring. Find out who is joining the cast here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andrew Polec to Hold LA Debut Concert Next Week

International rocker Andrew Polec, who starred in Bat Out Of Hell, is set to perform his LA debut show at The Hotel Cafe on January 25th, 2024. Polec will be showcasing his original tunes, Meat Loaf/Steinman favorites, and unreleased material.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jim Steinman written?

Jim Steinman has written 6 shows including Neverland (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), More Than You Deserve (Composer), Whistle Down The Wind (Lyricist), Footloose (Composer/Lyricist), Dance of the Vampires (Composer/Lyricist), Bat Out of Hell (Composer, Lyricist, & Bookwriter).

What awards has Jim Steinman been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Footloose.

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