Meat Loaf News

According to Classic Rock Magazine, Monty Python's Terry Jones is collaborating with composer and lyricist Jim Steinman on a musical adaptation of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite, called Nutcracked. Jones said he is hoping for a Christmas 2013 opening in New York.

Meat Loaf has just announced the upcoming dates for the UK lego his 'Last at Bat' farewell tour via his official Facebook page. The full listing of dates is below.

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Tony Award-winning SPRING AWAKENING songwriter Duncan Sheik all about his staggering spate of upcoming stage projects - the musical stage adaptation of the controversial Bret Easton Ellis bestseller AMERICAN PSYCHO, as well as his Steven Sater collaborations on THE NIGHTENGALE, WHISPER HOUSE, MR. CHESS and ALICE included - in addition to all about his upcoming concert appearance on November 23 at the Gramercy Theatre. Additionally, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter also expounded upon his career thus far and we took a look back at some of his favorite scores and composers, as well as the individuals to have the most impact on him and how that has played out in both his theatre and recording career. Plus, Sheik shares exciting exclusive news on the development of the forthcoming film adaptation of SPRING AWAKENING, directed by McG, to potentially begin filming next summer if all goes as planned, as well as opens up with his feelings on GLEE's recent homage to his hit 90s single "Barely Breathing" and his original SPRING AWAKENING leads Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, as well as news about his upcoming solo album and the many, many stage projects he currently has in development. All of that and much, much more!

Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the subsequent transportation shutdown, the Meat Loaf concert scheduled for Thursday, November 1 at the Beacon Theatre has been postponed. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets as we work to reschedule the show. An announcement about a new date will be forthcoming.

Julien's Auctions announced its Icons & Idols Rock n' Roll Auction Event to take place at the Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills Gallery on Saturday, December 1st, 2012 and Sunday, December 2nd, 2012. Music enthusiasts, collectors and the curious will have the opportunity to bid on iconic music memorabilia dating back from the1930s to modern day. From the fascinating world of Lady Gaga to the historic legacy of The Beatles, this auction will be the Rock n' Roll auction of the year to watch.

Iconic singer MEAT LOAF has announced more dates for "MAD, MAD, WORLD" TOUR in connection with his newly released album HELL IN A HANDBASKET (Sony/Legacy).

Concert One Ltd, the innovative UK-based production company has announced it will release Meat Loaf - The Guilty Pleasure Tour DVD, which was captured during the singer's recent sold-out Australian Tour. Featuring a blend of classic Meat Loaf hits and material from his last few albums, The Guilty Pleasure Tour DVD will give fans the definitive bird's eye view of the legendary singer during one of his most memorable performances. Released worldwide today, October 16th, 2012, the DVD will include a bonus documentary on Meat Loaf in Australia including a brand new in depth interview with the man himself.

The classic film Rocky Horror Picture Show will be shown at Hershey Theatre on Friday, October 26 at 11:59 PM (Midnight). This 1975 cult classic film stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien, and Meat Loaf. For fullest enjoyment of the film, a limited number of audience participation bags will be available for purchase.

Concert One Ltd, the innovative UK-based production company has announced it will release Meat Loaf - The Guilty Pleasure Tour DVD, which was captured during the singer's recent sold-out Australian Tour. Featuring a blend of classic Meat Loaf hits and material from his last few albums, The Guilty Pleasure Tour DVD will give fans the definitive bird's eye view of the legendary singer during one of his most memorable performances. Released worldwide on October 16th, 2012, the DVD will include a bonus documentary on Meat Loaf in Australia including a brand new in depth interview with the man himself.

Iconic singer MEAT LOAF has announced more dates for "MAD, MAD, WORLD" TOUR in connection with his newly released album HELL IN A HANDBASKET (Sony/Legacy).

CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino stopped by Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip to donate copies of the "CLUB CSI" book series. This donation is in conjunction with both Hard Rock Cafes in Las Vegas' yearlong "Rock the Cause" movement, where each month is dedicated to a specific cause, with August focusing on our future generations.

According to Deadline.com, Minnie Driver will join Meat Loaf in the horror musical movie Stage Fright, written and directed by Jerome Sable.

According to Whatsonstage.com, The Rocky Horror Show will launch a year-long, 40th anniversary tour of the UK in December. Casting has yet to be announced.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Allie MacDonald will join Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday) in the horror musical movie Stage Fright, written and directed by Jerome Sable.

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, August 12, 2012 - Sunday, August 12, 2012.

Today we are talking to a multi-talented performer who has performed on Broadway in everything from BROOKLYN to WICKED who made her most recent Broadway bows standing by in both ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER and PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT - the dynamic and compelling Julie Reiber. Talking all about her new solo album, LOVE TRAVELS, and its various inspirations as well as casting a look back at her many Broadway, touring and regional roles thus far in her eclectic career - ALL SHOOK UP, SWEENEY TODD and many more included - Reiber and I attempt to illustrate her unique place on Broadway and what she would like to pursue in the future, both on the stage and in the recording studio. Additionally, Reiber opens up about her exhaustive song selection process for LOVE TRAVELS and shares candid stories of the recording process of her solo debut, including providing some background on the songs that did not make the cut, how the sterling arrangements arose out of the material and the process of becoming a singer-songwriter in her own right over the project's three-year-long creation. Also, Reiber outlines her experiences performing in the out-of-town tryout of the new musical adaptation of Armistead Maupin's TALES OF THE CITY penned by rock super group Scissor Sisters and expresses her desire to continue with future iterations of the 70s-set Broadway-bound tuner as she looks ahead to her new roles of recording artist, and, also, she is happy to announce, mother. Plus, Julie offers details on her role in the heretofore little-known Meat Loaf-inspired movie musical ECLIPSE OF THE HEART (hopefully released some red moon soon), expresses her thoughts on GLEE and SMASH, compared Broadway now versus a decade ago - and much, much more!

According to Page Six of the New York Post, NBC has approached Donald Trump about the idea of launching an All-Star edition of his popular reality series CELEBRITY APPRENTICE, which would feature the return of some of the show's most popular contestants.

Check out additional photos of Bette Midler, Cheyenne Jackson, Tom Jones, Meatloaf, Take 6, Constantine Maroulis, Swizz Beatz, Jimmy Webb, Emmylou Harris, Don Schiltz, Bob Seger, Stevie Nicks, Ben E. King and more at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2012 Annual Awards Gala in New York City yesterday, June 14, 2012. Singer, actor and comedian Bette Midler was presented with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

According to Showbiz411, the music from Meatloaf's 'Bat Out of Hell' album, written by Jim Steinman, is being worked into a stage show. Originally written for a Peter Pan musical that never happened, the songs will be featured 'as a meditation on Captain Hook and friends.' Though it was originally aiming for a West End run, the show is now eying Broadway.