This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Photos: 'A Nightmare Before Christmas' Transforms The Hollywood Bowl
On Halloween night, the Hollywood Bowl was transformed into Halloween Town, the world of A Nightmare Before Christmas, and was visited by some of the film's stars, too. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performed songs from Nightmare, which was scored by Danny Elfman (who also voiced the role of Jack Skellington), alongside a screening of the movie itself. The images of Skellington, Sally, and the other spooky residents of Halloween Town floated above as the Orchestra played; it was a haunting sight.
There were some special guests, too; Catherine O'Hara and Paul Rubens also came onstage to reprise their respective roles as Sally and Lock (unfortunately, after event photography was permitted). For the second, rousing encore, Elfman and former Oingo Bongo guitarist Steve Bartek performed "Dead Man's Party."
Many attendees dressed up as characters from other Tim Burton films; LAist saw several Beetlejuices, a handful of Edward Scissorhands and some Corpse Brides, too.
If you want to get in on the Nightmare at the Bowl action, it's not too late; there's another show tonight. Tickets are available here.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
