Tim Burton’s stop-motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas is bringing its Halloween- and Christmas-fueled fun to Toronto. The beloved film will arrive at the famed Roy Thompson Hall on Oct. 17 and 18 for three magical evenings featuring live music from the renowned Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Released in 1993 by Disney’s Touchstone Pictures, The Nightmare Before Christmas became a hit with fans and critics alike. The stop-motion animated masterpiece blends Tim Burton’s strange and wonderful vision, Henry Selick’s direction, and Danny Elfman’s music, which shapes the film’s beauty. Elfman and Burton, who have worked on 18 films together over 40 years, share a remarkable partnership that shines through in this animated wonder.
As producer, Tim Burton conceived The Nightmare Before Christmas, including its story and character designs. The story follows Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween Town, who accidentally discovers Christmas Town. The discovery sparks an unexpected Christmastime obsession. Adventures and chaos ensue, with great music, songs, joy, and revelations that make it a truly special experience.
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The always-impressive Toronto Symphony Orchestra will feature renowned conductor Steven Reineke, who has been involved with these popular live concert events for many years. A conductor, composer and arranger, Reineke and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra are very familiar with each other, setting the stage for a fun collaboration that will engage the audiences in every way possible.
With the combined magic of Burton, Elfman, Reineke, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, The Nightmare Before Christmas live in concert is an event you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are available on the official website.
