Danny Elfman's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live Concert Returns for Halloween 2025
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Danny Elfman's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live Concert Returns for Halloween 2025
"Marking the 12th and 13th time Elfman has performed the Tim Burton classic at the Bowl with a full orchestra, the 2025 edition will feature Elfman as Jack, Janelle Monáe as Sally, Keith David as Oogie Boogie, John Stamos as Lock, and Riki Lindhome as Shock. The group will perform the film's musical sequences accompanied by a live orchestra, with the film's visuals being played on screens behind them."
"Elfman first began the Nightmare Before Christmas celebration at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015; over the years, he's performed the show alongside actors and musicians like Catherine O'Hara, Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers, Paul Reubens, Weird Al, Ken Page, and many more. In addition to the orchestral performances, the evenings also feature costume contests, trick-or-treat stations, and plenty more Halloween-themed celebrations."
Danny Elfman will headline live performances of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl on October 25 and 26, 2025, performing as Jack with Janelle Monáe as Sally, Keith David as Oogie Boogie, John Stamos as Lock, and Riki Lindhome as Shock. The film's musical sequences will be performed live by Elfman and a full orchestra while the film's visuals play on screens behind the performers. Tickets will be sold via multiple pre-sales beginning September 3–4, with general public sale on September 5 via Ticketmaster. The event continues a tradition that began in 2015 and includes costume contests, trick-or-treat stations, and other Halloween activities.
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