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Elmer Bernstein

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1983]
Composer (Incidental Music)
Composer (Incidental Music)
 
[Broadway, 1954]
Composer (Incidental Music)
Composer (Incidental Music)

Writing

Composer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Elmer Bernstein, Merlin

Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Elmer Bernstein, How Now, Dow Jones

News


GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT to Play Popejoy Hall This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026

Popejoy Hall will present Ghostbusters in Concert on October 2, 2026, featuring the 1984 film screened with a live orchestra performing Elmer Bernstein's score, with VIP packages also available.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT To Haunt The Smith Center With Live Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will host GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT on September 26, 2026, pairing a live orchestra with the 1984 film on a massive HD screen, with tickets starting at $41.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT Will Come to Ruth Eckerd Hall in October
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Ghostbusters in Concert, a live concert experience of the beloved classic film, will come to performing arts centers with live orchestra across the country. The tour will include a stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT Will Come to the Florida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The Florida Theatre has announced Ghostbusters In Concert on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the haunted Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT Tour Coming to Cities Nationwide This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026

Ghostbusters in Concert, a live concert experience of the classic film, is coming to performing arts centers with live orchestras across the country this fall, with stops in Seattle, Las Vegas, New York, and more.
Adam Sandler To Be Honored with ASCAP Founders Award
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

Adam Sandler will be honored with the ASCAP Founders Award for his musical contributions at the 2026 ASCAP Experience in Los Angeles.
Bear McCreary and JD Payne’s DRAGON’S BLOOD: A SONG CYCLE to Have World Premiere at Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

American-British ensemble Duo Atlantis will make its Carnegie Hall debut this fall with the world premiere of Dragon’s Blood: A Song Cycle, a new work by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Outlander, God of War) and screenwriter JD Payne, showrunner of The Rings of Power.
The Wallis Will Host 2025-26 Scott Dunn Orchestra Season Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The Scott Dunn Orchestra (SDO) has its inaugural concert at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts next month.
ArtsRock and Rivertown Film Present A History of Movie Music with Leonard Slatkin
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film will present a very special evening with six-time Grammy Award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin. Maestro Slatkin and WQXR host, Elliott Forrest will chronicle the history of movie music, from silent films (that were never silent), to today, presenting 30 film clips.
Review: BARBIE: THE MOVIE, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 9, 2025

It may have lacked the star power seen in previous shows but the Royal Albert Hall’s latest entry in their Films In Concert events was a night punctuated by laughter, tears and raw emotion. 
Bear McCreary Shares Rare Tracks From Epic Concept Album, 'The Singularity'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025

Bear McCreary has shared two previously unreleased B-sides from his epic concept album, The Singularity. “Escape from the Machines (1995 Demo)” – recorded when McCreary was just 15 years old – and “Supermassive Spiral” are available now. Listen to them here!
Bear McCreary Adds North American Tour Dates To His 'Themes & Variations' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025

Award-winning composer and recording artist Bear McCreary has announced North American tour dates set to follow the European leg of his Themes & Variations tour.
The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. 
Bear McCreary to Embark on First European Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

Award-winning composer Bear McCreary has announced his first tour of Europe.  Known for his work on God of War, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Outlander, and more, McCreary will be playing selections from his iconic scores along with music from his new album The Singularity.
Review: GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 27, 2024

One of the seminal action comedies of the 1980s, Ghostbusters teamed up Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis in a story about three failed parapsychology professors in New York. After losing funding for their scientifically-debatable experiments, set themselves up as paranormal investigators catching and containing all manner of spectral ectoplasm across the Big Apple.
Bear McCreary Writes Soundtrack to New Kevin Smith Film THE 4:30 MOVIE Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 13, 2024

This week, writer-director Kevin Smith’s new film, The 4:30 Movie, premieres with an original soundtrack by award-winning composer Bear McCreary. The two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer’s original soundtrack is available now on all DSPs.
Interview: Marilyn Maye Talks Provincetown, Her Upcoming Town Hall Debut, and What Makes a Song Great
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 19, 2024

After a dozen years of sold-out engagements at the Art House, and a Covid-necessitated poolside show at the Crown & Anchor in 2020, Maye is back this year to give a Broadway-themed concert at Town Hall on August 25, with Tedd Firth on piano, Steve Doyle on bass, and Daniel Glass on drums.
PARTICLE FEVER Musical in Development By David Henry Hwang
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

A new musical, Particle Fever, based on the 2013 documentary film about the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, is currently in development. The musical is written by David Henry Hwang, includes new music and lyrics by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak, is directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by Megan Kingery and Annie Roney.
Abu Dhabi Festival And Robert Townson Productions Present PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION: THE PAINTINGS OF BOB PEAK
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

Experience a world premiere orchestra concert event at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 14, featuring iconic film scores and new compositions inspired by legendary illustrator Bob Peak's artwork.
Bear McCreary Releases 'The Singularity'
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024

Two-time GRAMMY-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary has released his epic album The Singularity digitally via Sparks & Shadows Records. The Singularity is an ambitious concept album, graphic novel, and concert experience featuring a legendary lineup of rock talent. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Elmer Bernstein written?

Elmer Bernstein has written 2 shows including How Now, Dow Jones (Composer), Merlin (Composer).

What awards has Elmer Bernstein been nominated for?

Elmer Bernstein has been nominated for the Tony Awards in the category of Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. He received nominations for his work on the shows Merlin and How Now, Dow Jones.

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