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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

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BLOOD BROTHERS & More Set for Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, has launched 2025 with the release of its new season brochure, packed with a lineup of productions that promise to provide world-class entertainment to audiences in Gloucestershire. Learn more.
Photos: BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL UK Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL, which starts its UK Tour at the Edinburgh Playhouse next week. Check out the photos here!
FOOTLOOSE Comes To Meadow Brook Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024

FOOTLOOSE will explode on the Meadow Brook Theatre stage running January 8 through February 2, 2025, at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester.
GOLDIE FROCKS AND THE BEAR MITZVAH Will Have Performance on 'Chrismukkah'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah at JW3 will be the only pantomime in the world to have a live performance on 25 December. The date marks 'Chrismukkah', where Christmas Day and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day.
BAT OUT OF HELL Star Andrew Polec Announces February UK Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

 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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

Big Noise Theatre has announced the opening of their 2024-2025 season with FOOTLOOSE.
Cast Set for FOOTLOOSE At Big Noise Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2024

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
by Brett Cullum - Jul 15, 2024

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
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 3, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

According to star Glenn Adamson, Bat Out of Hell will tour again starting in 2025.
FOOTLOOSE Announced At The Morgan-Wixson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 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
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 14, 2024

Join Us for Footloose the Musical

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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