(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Nightmare Before Christmas on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 7:30pm with Danny Elfman’s score performed live by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestar and a choir. Based on a story and characters created by Tim Burton, 1993’s animated The Nightmare Before Christmas (rated PG) was directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach). This magical film follows the earnest but misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to take control of the Christmas holiday. Against the advice of Sally, a lonely rag doll who has feelings for him, Jack enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters – Lock, Shock and Barrel – to help in his plot to kidnap Santa Claus.
The film’s score and songs are by four-time Oscar nominee Danny Elfman, one of the big screen’s most versatile composers, known for his work with top-tier directors like David O. Russell, Sam Raimi, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson and others. This delightful performance of Elfman’s music will be conducted by John Mauceri, the founding director of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, who led similar, sold-out performances of The Nightmare Before Christmas at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl.
Audience members are encouraged to wear Tim Burton-inspired costumes for this event, which will also feature an audience participation costume contest and plenty of unique photo opportunities.
Tickets range from $39 to $89 and will be available at NJPAC.org or by calling the box office (888.GO.NJPAC) starting on Friday, May 4th at 10:00am.
NJPAC is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.
