InDepth InterView: Meat Loaf Talks New Las Vegas Residency, Plus Broadway, Hollywood, Upcoming Album & More
Today we are talking to one of the most notably theatrical and animated performers in music history known for his operatic onstage antics as well as his acting in a number of notable stage and screen properties over his forty-year career besides his legendary recording work - the one and only Meat Loaf. Analyzing the magical musical ingredients that have made BAT OUT OF HELL one of the bestselling albums of all time, as well as the worldwide success of its sequel and its lead single 'I'd Do Anything For Love' and his ongoing relationship with the peerless rock visionary of a creator behind them both, Jim Steinman, Loaf nee Aday sheds some new light on his rich recording legacy, then and now. Additionally, Loaf shares first news of his upcoming re-teaming with Steinman on tracks for his new BRAVE & CRAZY album as well as shares some candid and vivid touring stories old and new involving the idiosyncratic and iconic rock pair. Most importantly, Loaf gives us the 411 on his new Las Vegas residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, ROCKTELLZ & COCKTAILS PRESENTS MEAT LOAF for six weeks beginning September 26 and also outlines what fans can expect catching him on tour, too. Plus, Loaf recounts his various experiences on the Broadway and Hollywood adaptations of the ever-enduring ultimate cult classic as it marks its fortieth anniversary, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, and also imparts memories from his early days in New York, recounting stage roles in musicals like HAIR and Steinman's own MORE THAN YOU DESERVE, as well as roles in Shakespearean drama and comedy byway of OTHELLO and AS YOU LIKE - not to mention the infamous ROCKABYE HAMLET '70s rock musical - among others. All of that, thoughts on the upcoming FIGHT CLUB sequel, choosing newcomer Michael Bay and casting Angelina Jolie for BAT 2 music videos, memories of appearing on GLEE as well as information on multiple upcoming film appearances and insights into show business in general - and much, much more!
BRITISHMANIA Comes to the Laguna Playhouse, Now thru 8/25
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham present its first special bonus offering of their 2013 season, BRITISHMANIA, a Beatles Tribute concert. 'We are about to rock out our Summer with BRITISHMANIA, one of the best Beatles tribute bands around,' offers Wood. 'How amazing to hear 35 Beatles classics performed authentically in just about two hours! Our audiences and Beatles fans will be in heaven,' adds Wareham. BRITISHMANIA will begin performances tonight, August 13 and run through Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
BRITISHMANIA Comes to the Laguna Playhouse, 8/13-25
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham present its first special bonus offering of their 2013 season, BRITISHMANIA, a Beatles Tribute concert. 'We are about to rock out our Summer with BRITISHMANIA, one of the best Beatles tribute bands around,' offers Wood. 'How amazing to hear 35 Beatles classics performed authentically in just about two hours! Our audiences and Beatles fans will be in heaven,' adds Wareham. BRITISHMANIA will begin performances on Tuesday, August 13 and run through Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
RAIN Beatles Concert Returns to San Diego, Now thru Jan 6
Experience the Beatles with RAIN is the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert that returns to San Diego by popular demand! Fans have their chance to visit the San Diego Civic Theatre for this cheerfully nostalgic production running tonight, January 4-6, 2013.
RAIN Beatles Concert Returns to San Diego, Jan 4-6, 2013
Experience the Beatles with RAIN is the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert that returns to San Diego by popular demand! Fans have their chance to visit the San Diego Civic Theatre for this cheerfully nostalgic production running January 4-6, 2013. Tickets are on sale now only as part of Broadway/San Diego's 2012-2013 35th Anniversary Season Package.
4 Lads from Liverpool Play The Grove Theatre on New Year's Eve
Fans of the 1960's British rock band, the Beatles, will be excited to hear that the newly formed touring band, 4 Lads from Liverpool, a musical tribute to the Beatles, is performing At The Grove Theatre on New Years' Eve at 9:00 pm. 4 Lads from Liverpool, premiered in San Francisco in October. This new band, based in Los Angeles, is made up of seasoned tribute Beatles performers, many of whom have been playing as one of the Fab Four for many years.
4 Lads from Liverpool Play The Grove Theatre on New Year's Eve
Fans of the 1960's British rock band, the Beatles, will be excited to hear that the newly formed touring band, 4 Lads from Liverpool, a musical tribute to the Beatles, is performing At The Grove Theatre on New Years' Eve at 9:00 pm. 4 Lads from Liverpool, premiered in San Francisco in October. This new band, based in Los Angeles, is made up of seasoned tribute Beatles performers, many of whom have been playing as one of the Fab Four for many years.
4 LADS FROM LIVERPOOL Plays San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre, 10/28-31
Forty seven years ago, The Beatles kicked-off their first ever U.S. tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. John, George, Paul and Ringo return to the City by the Bay for five performances only - October 28 - 31 - in 4 Lads from Liverpool - A Tribute to The Beatles at San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St., 2nd floor). Tickets range in price from $35 to $75 and go on-sale tomorrow, Friday, August 26, at noon at the Marines' Memorial Theatre box office, by phone at 415-771-6900 and online at marinesmemorialtheatre.com.
4 LADS FROM LIVERPOOL Plays San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre, 10/28-31
Forty seven years ago, The Beatles kicked-off their first ever U.S. tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. John, George, Paul and Ringo return to the City by the Bay for five performances only - October 28 - 31 - in 4 Lads from Liverpool - A Tribute to The Beatles at San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St., 2nd floor). Tickets range in price from $35 to $75 and go on-sale tomorrow, Friday, August 26, at noon at the Marines' Memorial Theatre box office, by phone at 415-771-6900 and online at marinesmemorialtheatre.com.
4 LADS FROM LIVERPOOL Plays San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre, 10/28-31
Forty seven years ago, The Beatles kicked-off their first ever U.S. tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. John, George, Paul and Ringo return to the City by the Bay for five performances only - October 28 - 31 - in 4 Lads from Liverpool - A Tribute to The Beatles at San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St., 2nd floor). Tickets range in price from $35 to $75 and go on-sale tomorrow, Friday, August 26, at noon at the Marines' Memorial Theatre box office, by phone at 415-771-6900 and online at marinesmemorialtheatre.com.
RAIN to Play Final Performance on Broadway 7/31
The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) after 8 previews and 300 regular performances, as the company heads to South Africa to bring the music of the Beatles to Johannesburg. After opening October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon theatre for an 13 week limited engagement, RAIN recouped its initial $2 million investment in just seven weeks. The show re-opened by popular demand at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on February 8, 2011, grossed $8.75 million, and has been igniting crowds nightly ever since.
RAIN to Play Final Performance on Broadway 7/31
The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) after 8 previews and 300 regular performances, as the company heads to South Africa to bring the music of the Beatles to Johannesburg. After opening October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon theatre for an 13 week limited engagement, RAIN recouped its initial $2 million investment in just seven weeks. The show re-opened by popular demand at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on February 8, 2011, grossed $8.75 million, and has been igniting crowds nightly ever since.
RAIN to Close on Broadway September 4
There are now just 11 weeks left to see the concert event of the summer! The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) after 8 previews and 341 regular performances. After opening October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon theatre for a rockin' 13 week limited engagement where RAIN recouped its initial $2 million investment in only seven weeks, the show re-opened by popular demand at the Brooks Atkinson theatre beginning performances February 8, 2011.
New Block of RAIN Tickets Available; Booking Through January 2012!
The producers of RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway announced today that a new block of tickets is now on sale for the hit show, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Tickets for RAIN range from $25 - $120 (including a $1.50 facility fee) and can be purchased by visiting the Brooks Atkinson box office (256 W 47th St), online at www.Ticketmaster.com, or calling 877-250-2929. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7PM; Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM with a 2pm matinee on Wednesday and Saturday; Sunday at 3PM. Although RAIN is an open-ended engagement on Broadway, tickets are now on sale through January 1, 2012.
WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM.
WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM.
WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM.
Photo Flash: RAIN Visits Good Morning America
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles were greeted by a sea of screaming American fans at J.F.K. as they took their first steps onto U.S. soil ushering in the era of Beatlemania. On February 7, 2011, the cast of the hit musical RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles on Broadway will perform a medley of The Fab Four's hit songs on ABC's 'Good Morning America' in the 8am hour.
RAIN Re-opens on Broadway Today, Feb 8th
Due to overwhelming demand, RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway, re-opens at the Brooks Atkinson theatre for an extended run on Broadway after a rocking 13 week engagement at the Neil Simon Theatre where RAIN recouped its initial investment in only seven weeks.
RAIN Performs On Good Morning America 2/7
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles were greeted by a sea of screaming American fans at J.F.K. as they took their first steps onto U.S. soil ushering in the era of Beatlemania.
