Danny Elfman News

The Actors Fund and the Lymphoma Research Foundation have announced a one-night-only Halloween benefit concert presentation of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Disney's classic animated film, as interpreted by some of Broadway's most ghoulishly talented artists.

Record Store Day Part 2 is upon us, this Saturday September 26th. 

The Flynn in partnership with Shelburne Museum is pleased to announce shows by two renowned musical groups to be held outdoors on the grounds at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont.

Building on the success of their recent livestream performances and virtual fundraiser, Third Coast Percussion extends a consistent schedule of online appearances through the fall of 2020.

Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, contributed their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund. 

Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, are contributing their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Today, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc®) announced its 36th annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards celebrating the top-performing composers in film, TV and visual media of the previous year. 

Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra today announced plans for the ensemble's 2020-21 season.

The 2020 Boston Pops spring season, which was to take place May 16-June 13, has been canceled due to ongoing concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The 2020 Boston Pops season was designed as a celebration of Keith Lockhart's 25th anniversary season.

Deadline reports that Coachella music festival has been postponed to this October amid concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The festival was scheduled for April 10-12 and April 17-19.

Due to popular demand, Christopher Tin, the two-time Grammy Award winner, will conduct his classical crossover album Calling All Dawns. Presented by DCINY last year at Carnegie Hall, DCINY is bringing Tin's concert to David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center this season. 

When you wish upon a star, once in a lifetime you'll hear a song as unforgettable and beloved as a?oeUnder the Seaa??, a?oeBe Our Guesta??, a?oeSeize the Daya??, a?oeA Whole New Worlda??, or a?oeI See the Lighta??. When you wish upon New York-songwriter and film composer Alan Menken, you experience the genius and imagination of his musical works a hundred lifetimes over. This year, Hollywood in Vienna CEO & Founder Sandra Tomek is pleased to announce that the incomparable Alan Menken will be recognized by the City of Vienna with this year's Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award.

Hollywood in Vienna will present Alan Menken with this year's Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award!

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts continues to rock through March with six memorable concerts and shows, featuring singing legends and comedic giants. The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets for all concerts and shows are now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or by going online to www.TheCenterCS.com.

It's the film that cemented Tim Burton's status as a director of graphic novel proportions, the movie that turned Danny Elfman from Oingo Boingo rocker to dramatic film composer, and made a serious superhero out of Michael Keaton. It's 1989's Batman, presented by the Omaha Symphony live in concert, Saturday, February 15, 7:30 p.m., at the Holland Performing Arts Center.

Back by audience demand! On Friday, March 20, 2020 at 7 p.m., WQXR Radio Host and Peabody Award-winning Broadcaster, Elliott Forrest, returns to the Music Conservatory of Westchester for his interactive, multi-media 'Movie Music with Elliott Forrest' presentation exploring music from beloved classic films to contemporary favorite movies.

The Madison Square Garden Company and Live Nation Entertainment announced that due to overwhelming demand, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 35th Anniversary Tour with Paul Reubens, a screening of the iconic film followed by a discussion with Paul Reubens about the making of the film, has added a second date at The Chicago Theatre on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 7:30PM.

 The Madison Square Garden Company and Live Nation Entertainment announced that Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 35th Anniversary Tour with Paul Reubens, a screening of the iconic film followed by a discussion with Paul Reubens about the making of the film, has added a second date at the Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 7:30PM. Tickets to the newly added performance are on sale now. The previously announced show on Thursday, March 26, 2020 is sold-out.

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is rocking away in February and March with 14 concerts and shows celebrating legendary musicians, comedians, and more. The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets for all concerts and shows are now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or by going online to www.TheCenterCS.com.

Stupid Cupid is Sarah Randall Hunt and Yaroslav Altunin's new original comedy web series about four friends creating a dating app in an effort to fix modern love. The episodes are based on hilarious true life dating stories.