Elmer Bernstein
Date of Birth: April 04, 1922
Date of Death: August 18, 2004 (82)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
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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
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LOOKING WEST to Bring Cowboy Songs to MUSE/IQUE at Huntington, Skirball
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present LOOKING WEST, exploring the myth of the American cowboy through music, led by Rachael Worby with Damon Daunno, Raye Zaragoza and Glynn Turman.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present LOOKING WEST, exploring the myth of the American cowboy through music, led by Rachael Worby with Damon Daunno, Raye Zaragoza and Glynn Turman.
Cine de Cámara propone un recorrido por la historia de la música de cine en formato camerístico
by Adela González Pérez - Jun 23, 2026
Una aproximación íntima a grandes partituras de la historia del cine a través de su mínima esencia acústica
by Adela González Pérez - Jun 23, 2026
Una aproximación íntima a grandes partituras de la historia del cine a través de su mínima esencia acústica
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.
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 2, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 9, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 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.
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 19, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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